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BETA TECHNOLOGIES · 5 months ago

Flight Test Engineer | Flight Test

BETA Technologies is a company focused on revolutionizing electric aviation, and they are seeking a Flight Test Engineer to develop and coordinate flight test activities. The role involves preparing flight test plans, supporting certification flight test programs, and collaborating with internal engineering groups to ensure safety and compliance with FAA regulations.

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Responsibilities

Develop and execute flight test campaigns including preparing flight test plans, cards, reviewing data, and reporting results
Actively participate in flight test activities for both development and certification including participating as an airborne flight test engineer or leading a control room as a test conductor
Conduct flight and test readiness reviews for upcoming campaigns
Critically evaluate test hazards, apply appropriate mitigations, and support a safety review for test events
Collaborate with internal engineering groups to collect requested data on the test aircraft
Report on test programs to both internal engineering groups and outside customers

Qualification

Flight test experienceFAA certification knowledgeIADS/Matlab/Python/X-Plane proficiencyAerospace Engineering degreeFAA pilot ratingsTest pilot school graduateTeamwork skillsCommunication skills

Required

B.S. in Aerospace Engineering or related technical field
3 or more years of flight test experience
Ability to flex hours to support test
Ability to travel to support test
Strong teamwork and communication skills with groups of 10-40 people

Preferred

FAA pilot ratings
Experience in an FAA/EASA Type Certification or Supplemental Type Certification program under Parts 23/25/27/29
Proficiency with IADS/Matlab/Python/X-Plane
M.S. in Aerospace Engineering or related technical field or Graduate of military or civilian test pilot school (in either flight test engineer or pilot capacity)

Company

BETA TECHNOLOGIES

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Beta Technologies builds electric VTOL and CTOL aircraft, charging systems, and training programs focused on operational simplicity.

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.98B
Key Investors
GE AerospaceState of MichiganQatar Investment Authority
2025-11-04IPO
2025-09-04Series C· $467.9M
2025-08-28Grant· $2.6M

Leadership Team

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[JM]Rhaine Jonard T Mortal
Founder and CEO
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Blain Newton
Chief Information Officer
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