Verification Engineer - Flight Controls | Sensors & Systems

Beta Technologies•South Burlington, VT

61d•$100,000 - $125,000

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. We are hiring a Verification Engineer to join the Fly-by-wire Flight Control team. In this role, you will execute, automate, and analyze verification testing for our aircraft's flight control system and related subsystems.

Requirements

2+ years of experience in verification and test for control systems, avionics, automotive, robotics, or other safety-critical domains (New graduates with strong relevant project or internship experience are encouraged to apply)
Hands-on experience executing tests in HiL/SiL or similar environments and working with integrated electromechanical systems
Strong skills in test development and planning: writing test cases/procedures, defining data collection and pass/fail logic, and generating reports
Working knowledge of requirements traceability, configuration management, and defect tracking
Proficiency with scripting and data analysis (e.g., Python; MATLAB/Simulink a plus)
Familiarity with aerospace and safety practices (e.g., ARP4754A/ARP4761, DO-178C/DO-254) or comparable safety-critical processes
Practical lab skills and a safety-first mindset; organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable with hands-on hardware work
Clear communication and collaboration skills in a fast-moving, cross-functional environment
Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, Computer Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Nice To Haves

Experience with Polarion ALM for requirements and test management
Experience with dSPACE/Speedgoat HiL, NI/VeriStand/LabVIEW, or similar platforms
Exposure to flight test support, instrumentation, or post-flight data analysis
Experience with CAN, Ethernet, and common avionics/industrial interfaces; familiarity with DAQ hardware

Responsibilities

Contribute to verification of the flight control system and integration with key subsystems, including inceptors, flight control computers, guidance/navigation/control algorithms, propulsion motors, batteries, and actuators
Execute tests across SiL/HiL, benches, and integrated system rigs, including configurations that combine the flight control computer, batteries, and electric propulsion
Author test cases, procedures, and scripts with clear pass/fail criteria; maintain traceability to system and software requirements
Collaborate with system architects and discipline engineers to refine test plans, review results, and resolve discrepancies
Drive repeatability and rigor in the labs by improving how we develop procedures, record results, and control hardware/software configurations
Plan and run test campaigns; produce concise reports, dashboards, and coverage summaries that communicate status and risk
Support the setup, maintenance, and organization of lab equipment; help ensure a safe, well-managed, and productive test environment
Build and maintain data acquisition and visualization pipelines to accelerate analysis and decision making
Automate test execution and regression suites; contribute to continuous integration and test infrastructure
Document lab tools, instruments, and user guidelines; provide onboarding and day-to-day support for lab users
Participate in issue triage and root-cause investigations; file and track defects to closure with engineering owners