Test Technician | Shared Test Services

BETA Technologies • South Burlington, VT

8d • Onsite

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.
The Test Engineering Technician is responsible for helping us achieve streamlined, high throughput test capability at our state-of-the-art test facility in St. Albans, VT. As a Test Engineering Technician on the Battery team at Beta Technologies, you will use your hands-on technical aptitude to set up, execute, clean up, and document a variety of aerospace environmental tests on anything from flight control computers to high-voltage battery packs. Test categories span a variety of areas, such as shock and vibration, thermal, humidity, altitude, or electromagnetic interference. Test Engineering Technician duties include not just the setup and testing of aircraft assemblies or components, but also the routine maintenance and troubleshooting of test equipment. An ideal candidate has great attention to detail when following a defined test plan, but also a good dose of creativity when working with the team on how to execute new and interesting development tests and the drive and motivation to see things through to completion no matter the challenge.

Requirements

• Two-year engineering degree or certificate from an accredited two (2) year college, university, or technical school or minimum 2 years work experience in a related technical field
• Passionate about continuous improvement and driven to continually learn, develop, and adapt
• Ability to assist in problem analysis and independent decision-making
• Ability to operate hand and power tools
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and schematics of electronic components
• Good team communication skills required
• Knowledge of Microsoft Applications share point, outlook, word, excel, PowerPoint ; Slack, application lifecycle

Nice To Haves

• Computer Aided Design (CAD) experience
• Python or similar programming experience
• Battery cell or high voltage DC electrical system experience
• Knowledge of DO-160
• Aerospace design verification experience, especially compliance test experience

Responsibilities

• Assemble test fixtures, including both mechanical assembly and wiring/electrical assembly.
• Maintain and improve test equipment for both internally developed and externally purchased tools.
• Contribute to and carefully follow test procedures, ensuring completeness and accuracy every step of the way.
• Clean up all tests and test equipment after test completion and document any findings with rigor.
• Look out for your teammates and maintain a safe, positive and efficient work environment
• Use all mandated safety equipment and comply with all safety requirements in accordance with company and government regulations and guidelines
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned

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: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees