Propulsion Certification Engineer | Certification

Job Summary

At BETA Technologies, we apply our intellectual curiosity, passion for aviation, and commitment to sustainability toward a shared mission of revolutionizing electric aviation. Each team member brings their talent and desire to positively impact the environment and lives of others in a refreshing, vibrant, and inclusive culture.

About the Role

This role will focus on the 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 regulations and means of compliance approaches will also be considered.

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

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
• Expert in: Application Life Cycle Management Software (DOORS, Polarion, JAMA, JIRA, etc), ARP4754A, ARP4761, DO-160, DO-178, MOC test generation and execution

Qualifications

• BS in a relevant engineering discipline
• 5+ years certification experience working with the Federal Aviation Administration

Skills

• Google G-Suite including Drive, Mail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Charts, Hangouts
• Slack, Ansys, MS Visio, KiCAD, Solid Modeling (On-Shape, Solidworks, Catia, etc)
• Type Certification Program Planning, FAA Order 8110.4C, 14 CFR Part 21, propulsion systems
• Application Life Cycle Management Software (DOORS, Polarion, JAMA, JIRA, etc), ARP4754A, ARP4761, DO-160, DO-178, MOC test generation and execution

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.

Pay

$100,000 - $145,000 USD

Schedule

N/A

Contact

We encourage all driven candidates to apply, even if they do not meet every listed qualification. We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. BETA Technologies participates in E-Verify.

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