Propulsion Project Engineer, Motors R&D

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.In this role you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing product development programs within the propulsion team. You will work with partners across the organization to gather requirements and ensure timely sharing of critical information at product launch and throughout its development. This role requires a high energy individual, strong leadership and organizational skills, knowledge of aerospace development and manufacturing processes, and the ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with various departments. In this role, you will be responsible for speaking and presenting to leadership the status of propulsion development programs and where opportunities or alternate strategies to success may exist.The candidate sought for this position is self-directed, capable to operate and drive collective results in a very dynamic environment, and capable of providing tactical and strategic project management to support activities across electric propulsion programs. The candidate will be highly adept at collaborating with internal and external teams such as technical engineering (mechanical, electrical, and software), certification, supply chain, finance, quality, safety, and production systems, along with suppliers, contractors, external test houses, and external customers. We are looking for a person who enjoys working in complex technical environments involving multi-disciplinary activities. The ideal candidate is creative, curious, and will be able to contribute hands-on engineering and project leadership to deliver innovative solutions for next-generation aviation.How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:Helping to identify weekly goals to meet the business milestonesCoordinate and prioritize work in an extremely dynamic environmentCollaborate with team members to ensure schedule alignment for the overall programSupport development and certification timelineDrive improvements required in support of flight test programBalancing of test programs within Beta owned facilitiesSchedule outside facilities/labs as requiredBudget planning and tracking (including labor)Provide regular executive updates on program progress, milestones, risks, and budget status across all organizational levelsCoordinate propulsion projects with internal and external customersInterface with other teams on a periodic basisTrack propulsion deliverables to other groupsCollect required information from other teams to facilitate propulsion team effortsRespond to inquiries for information or delegate as requiredManaging the engineering drawing release process for the propulsion teamSupport supply chain & planning as needed with tracking R&D partsR&D hardware management (from PO to inventory management)Coordinates engineering drawings & documents updatesIdentify, mitigate, and develop contingency plans for program risks and blockersDefine process and procedures to standards ways of workingTackle new and novel challenges to progress the overall programMinimum Qualifications:Engineering degree or equivalentWorking knowledge of Project Management tools (MSProject, Jira, others)Minimum of 3 years as a project engineer or project/program manager, preferred experience in new product development, manufacturing or in an environment with a similarly intense level of quality and traceability requirementsFamiliar with Program/Project Management processesStrong background in problem-solving and demonstrated leadership by Influence, through business judgment, strategic and analytical thinking.Proven ability to manage large and complex projects and achieve resultsAbility to remain positive and mitigate risk when course corrections are requiredExcellent organizational, time management skills, and commitment to objectives and responsibilitiesDemonstrated ability to manage initiatives of a technical, financial, marketing, and general business natureAbility to work autonomouslyExcellent oral and written communication skills for multi-stakeholder environmentsMental flexibility to change direction based on new information and work through unexpected roadblocks is an absolute must in our fast-paced environmentAbove and Beyond Qualifications:Experience working in aircraft and/or rotorcraft industry with a focus on development, design, and certification, and/or FAA 14 CFR Part 33 experience is idealExperience working with development of inverters and/or motors for industrial or traction applicationsPMP certification is considered a plusExperience with Tier 1 Aerospace SuppliersRelevant experience in other regulated industry will be valuedGoogle G-suite including Drive, Mail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Charts; SlackERP systemsCatia 3DX or equivalentAbility to identify and implement (directly or through influence) changes to processes or organization in order to maximize motor development effectivenessThe wage listed here reflects our best faith estimate for this role. We pay competitively and base compensation on a variety of factors including skills, experience, industry background, and the evolving needs of the role. We remain committed to fair and equitable pay and we're happy to discuss during the interview process.Compensation$120,000—$150,000 USDBuild electric airplanes with us!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.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.