Propulsion Projects Engineer (Ninja)
South Burlington, VT
ENGINEERING – 01-7101 Motors R&D /
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.
The Propulsion Projects Ninja will have the responsibility to ensure alignment with the different interfacing groups and suppliers, as well as aligning the team schedules and milestones to support product development and certification activities.
How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:
- Helping to identify weekly goals to meet the business milestones
- Collaborate with team members to ensure schedule alignment for the overall program
- Support certification timeline
- Drive improvements required in support of the flight test program
- Balancing of test programs within BETA-owned facilities
- Schedule outside facilities/labs as required
- Budget planning and tracking (including labor)
- Provide status updates to all levels of the company
- Coordinate propulsion projects with external customers
- Interface with other teams on a periodic basis
- Track propulsion deliverables to other groups
- Collect required information from other teams to facilitate propulsion team efforts
- Respond to inquiries for information or delegate as required
- Managing the engineering drawing release process for the propulsion team
- Support supply chain & planning as needed with tracking R&D parts
- R&D hardware management (from PO to inventory management)
- Coordinates engineering drawings & document updates
Minimum Qualifications:
- Working knowledge of Project Management tools (MSProject, Jira, others)
- Minimum of 3 years as a project engineer or equivalent
- Familiar with Program/Project Management processes
- Proven ability to manage large and complex projects and achieve results
- Ability to remain positive and mitigate risk when course corrections are required
- Excellent organizational, time management skills, and commitment to objectives and responsibilities
- Demonstrated ability to manage initiatives of a technical, financial, marketing, and general business nature
- Ability to work autonomously
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
Above and Beyond Qualifications that will distinguish you:
- Experience working in aircraft and/or rotorcraft industry with a focus on development, design, and certification
- Experience working with the development of inverters and/or motors for industrial or traction applications
- PMP certification is considered a plus
- Experience with Tier 1 Aerospace Suppliers
- Relevant experience in other regulated industries will be valued
- Google G-suite including Drive, Mail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Charts; Slack
- ERP systems
- Catia 3dx or equivalent
- Ability to identify and implement (directly or through influence) changes to processes or organization in order to maximize motor development effectiveness
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.
