Program Quality Engineer | Quality
South Burlington, VT
QUALITY – 01-6231 Quality /
Full Time Exempt /
On-site
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 seeking a Program Quality Engineer to ensure the highest levels of quality across all phases of our electric aviation programs. The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise, program management skills, and a deep understanding of aerospace quality standards to drive program success, ensure compliance, and promote continuous improvement.
How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:
- Serve as the primary quality interface for assigned programs & projects, ensuring compliance with aerospace standards (AS9100, ISO 9001), customer requirements, and company policies.
- Develop, implement, and maintain program-specific quality plans, including risk assessments, inspection & verification plans, and customer deliverables.
- Work closely with engineering, program operations, manufacturing, supply chain, and test teams to monitor product and process quality throughout the program lifecycle.
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventative actions (CAPA) for quality issues and non-conformances.
- Support design reviews, program reviews, and certification activities with a focus on quality assurance.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives in processes, tooling, and documentation to enhance program quality and efficiency.
- Generate and present quality metrics, reports, and program updates to stakeholders.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in aerospace, aviation, or high-reliability manufacturing environments, preferably in the aviation or defense industries.
- Proven experience in program-level quality engineering, risk management, and CAPA processes.
- Proficient with statistical tools, root cause analysis methods, and quality management software.
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, innovative, and evolving environment.
Above and Beyond Qualifications:
- Experience with electric propulsion systems, battery technology, or aviation software.
- Familiarity with aviation standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., AS9100, FAA/EASA guidelines).
- Six Sigma or Lean certification.
- APQP and PPAP expertise.
- Familiarity with design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for reliability (DFR) principles.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
- This position requires a mix of office-based work and time spent in lab, hangar, or manufacturing environments. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Ability to walk, stand, and move through production, test, or hangar areas as needed.
- Occasional lifting of equipment or materials up to 25 pounds.
- May require use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated areas.
- Occasional travel to suppliers, test sites, or partner facilities may be required.
- Exposure to typical aerospace prototyping environments including noise, tools, and test equipment.
$100,000 - $125,000 a year
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.
Build electric airplanes with us!
We encourage all driven candidates to apply, even if they do not meet every listed qualification.
We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. BETA complies with all applicable federal, state and local non-discrimination laws and does not tolerate discrimination of any kind in our workplace.
Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. BETA Technologies participates in E-Verify.
