Propulsion Certification Engineer | Certification

BETA Technologies • South Burlington, VT

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About The Position

At BETA Technologies, we apply our intellectual curiosity, passion for aviation, and commitment to sustainability toward a shared mission of revolutionizing electric aviation. Regardless of the position one holds, each team member brings their talent and desire to positively impact the environment and lives of others in a refreshing, vibrant, and inclusive culture.
BETA designs and manufactures electric aircraft and the electric engines that propel them. We are looking for a highly motivated engineer with passion for the technology and deep experience in aerospace certification to join our team to work with fellow engineers and regulators to plan, build, and manage the certification process for electric propulsion systems.

Requirements

• Familiar with: Google G-Suite including Drive, Mail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Charts, Hangouts; Slack, Ansys, MS Visio, KiCAD, Solid Modeling (On-Shape, Solidworks, Catia, etc)
• Expert in: Type Certification Program Planning, FAA Order 8110.4C, 14 CFR Part 21, propulsion systems, communicating with authorities and negotiating with different stakeholders
• BS in a relevant engineering discipline and 5+ years certification experience working with the Federal Aviation Administration

Nice To Haves

• This role will be focused on certification of propulsion systems and experience with Part 33 is highly desirable, candidates with experience pertaining to 14 CFR Part 21, 23, 27, 33, 35, and/or 36 aircraft regulation and means of compliance approaches who demonstrate versatility will also be considered
• Expert in: Application Life Cycle Management Software (DOORS, Polarion, JAMA, JIRA, etc), ARP4754A, ARP4761, DO-160, DO-178, MOC test generation and execution

Responsibilities

• Work with regulatory agencies to define safety and certification standards for novel propulsion systems and working within BETA and BETA’s supply chain to efficiently execute the necessary certification activities
• Be part of a collaborative environment with a team of fellow certification engineers, FAA designees (DERs and DARs), systems engineers, and other design engineers providing critical design feedback as relates to safety and certification concerns
• Lead certification of electric propulsion systems from certification basis development, through compliance planning and certification testing while contributing as a team member to plan, build, and manage the certification artifacts and timeline
• Interaction with the FAA and foreign regulators using excellent communication and diplomacy skills

Benefits

• BETA offers a competitive Total Compensation package designed to support you now and as you grow with us.
• This role includes both Restricted Stock Units and Performance Stock Units for all full-time team members, so everyone shares in our success.
• You’ll have access to onsite healthcare in Vermont, comprehensive medical coverage, dental and vision, short- and long-term disability, and paid parental leave.
• We also take care of the everyday details with daily lunch provided, and yes—flight lessons are part of the experience, along with a range of additional perks that make work here genuinely rewarding.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees