System Safety Engineer | Propulsion at Beta Technologies

South Burlington, Vermont, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Aerospace, AviationIndustries

Requirements

  • An engineering degree in a relevant discipline and experience with propulsion systems safety assessment
  • Comfortability working with design concepts on optimization of design and architectural aspects for safety and reliability
  • Experience with aerospace safety assessment processes used in commercial aviation including SAE ARP4754A and SAE ARP4761
  • Demonstrate proficiency with probabilistic risk analysis (PRA) methods and concepts: Functional Hazard Assessment (FHA), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Preliminary System Safety Assessment (PSSA), System Safety Assessment (SSA), Particular Risk Analysis (PRA), Common Mode Analysis (CMA), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
  • Familiarity with modern workspace tools such as Slack, Google Suite, etc
  • Physical demands: regularly required to talk or hear; frequently required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus; moderate to loud noise level
  • Above and Beyond Qualifications
  • 5+ years of experience in aerospace propulsion systems or system safety assessment for commercial aviation applications
  • Demonstrate proficiency in safety assessment tools CAFTA
  • Experience with reliability engineering methods, including maintainability aspects
  • Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management tools like Polarion
  • Experience with 14 CFR Part 23, 33, and 27 certification processes
  • Experience with 14 CFR Part 33 Safety Analyses
  • Experience working with FAA safety specialists

Responsibilities

  • Plan, coordinate and execute the safety assessment process and activities for BETA propulsion systems and equipment
  • Collaborate on the design of new propulsion products to ensure their safety and certifiability
  • Establish failure rates for propulsion systems components that have not been previously used in aviation applications
  • Work with regulators to ensure BETA propulsion systems meet regulatory requirements for safety and reliability
  • Assist in evaluating in-service events or issues with BETA propulsion systems and equipment
  • Perform safety assessments for certification, develop safety requirements, assess safety aspects of new product concepts, support continued operational safety assessments of in-service products, and present safety analyses to regulators
  • Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, by being able to quickly understand the underlying physics and architecture of electric propulsion system designs and the interfaces with other aircraft systems

Skills

Safety Assessment
Propulsion Systems
Aerospace Safety
Failure Rates
Regulatory Compliance
Electric Propulsion
System Certification
Risk Analysis
Safety Requirements
System Architecture

Beta Technologies

Develops eVTOL aircraft and charging systems

About Beta Technologies

BETA Technologies develops electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft and the charging infrastructure needed to support them. Their eVTOL aircraft are designed for both passenger and cargo transport, providing a sustainable alternative to traditional air travel. The company also installs and maintains charging systems, ensuring that clients have the necessary support for electric flight. BETA Technologies stands out from competitors by offering a comprehensive solution that includes both the aircraft and the infrastructure, catering to commercial airlines and logistics companies. The goal of BETA Technologies is to make air travel greener, safer, and more efficient, contributing to a significant reduction in carbon emissions in the aerospace sector.

South Burlington, VermontHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$1,171.2MTotal Funding
SERIES_CCompany Stage
Automotive & Transportation, Energy, AerospaceIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Risks

Increased competition from companies like ORB Aerospace could impact Beta's market share.
Dependence on state funding poses risks if government priorities shift away from electric aviation.
Rapid technological advancements could render Beta's offerings obsolete without continuous innovation.

Differentiation

Beta Technologies focuses on clean aviation with electric aircraft and propulsion systems.
The company offers a comprehensive eVTOL ecosystem, including aircraft and charging infrastructure.
Beta Technologies targets commercial airlines and logistics companies for sustainable air transport solutions.

Upsides

Beta Technologies raised $318 million in Series C funding in October 2024.
The FAA's updated eVTOL certification processes benefit Beta Technologies' aircraft approval.
Increased interest in urban air mobility drives demand for Beta's eVTOL aircraft.

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