BETA TECHNOLOGIES · 1 week ago
Technical Product Manager | Ground Support Equipment
South Burlington, VT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$110K/yr - $140K/yr
5+ years expBETA Technologies is revolutionizing electric aviation and is seeking a Technical Product Manager to lead the development of ground support equipment for electric aircraft charging systems. The role involves managing supplier relationships, overseeing design projects, and coordinating budgets and timelines to drive products from concept through to manufacturing.
AerospaceAir TransportationBatteryMachinery ManufacturingManufacturing
Responsibilities
Lead supplier selection, qualification, and ongoing quality management for electronic assemblies and subsystems, with emphasis on establishing USA-based manufacturing partnerships
Manage design and production projects with contract manufacturers (CMs)
Own budgets, schedules, and resource allocation for hardware development programs from prototype through production
Assess and mitigate technical risks across electrical systems including power conversion, battery management, vehicle communication interfaces, and charging infrastructure
Support requirements definition and specifications for PCBAs, power electronics, and control systems in collaboration with internal engineering teams
Drive supplier quality initiatives including root cause analysis, corrective actions, and process improvements
Manage product lifecycle from NPI (New Product Introduction) through sustaining engineering and obsolescence planning
Negotiate contracts, pricing, and delivery terms with suppliers and CMs
Establish and track KPIs for supplier performance, product quality, cost targets, and schedule adherence
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field and 5+ years of experience in technical program management or product management
Proven experience managing contract manufacturers and external suppliers for electronic products
Demonstrated ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, PCB layouts, and technical specifications
Experience managing budgets ($1M+), schedules, and cross-functional technical projects
Strong understanding of electronics manufacturing processes including PCBA assembly, testing, and quality control
Working knowledge of design for manufacturability (DFM), design for test (DFT), and DFMEA methodologies
Experience with supplier quality management, including audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement
Excellent technical communication skills to interface between engineers and business stakeholders
Preferred
Master's degree in Engineering, Engineering Management, or MBA
Experience building domestic (USA-based) electronics supply chains and manufacturing partnerships
Direct experience with high-voltage DC systems, power electronics, or electric vehicle charging equipment
Knowledge of EV charging standards (J1772, ISO 15118, DIN 70121, IEC 61851) and associated certification requirements
Experience with UL, CE, or other regulatory compliance and certification processes
Experience with ERP/PLM systems for managing BOMs, change orders, and production data
Track record of successful cost reduction and value engineering initiatives
Strong negotiation skills and experience with international and domestic supplier contracts
Company
BETA TECHNOLOGIES
Beta Technologies builds electric VTOL and CTOL aircraft, charging systems, and training programs focused on operational simplicity.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.98BKey Investors
GE AerospaceState of MichiganQatar Investment Authority
2025-11-04IPO
2025-09-04Series C· $467.9M
2025-08-28Grant· $2.6M
Leadership Team
Blain Newton
Chief Information Officer
Kyle Clark
Team Member
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