Propulsion Projects Engineer (Ninja)

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.

• 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 

• 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

• 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

Inclusivity Statement

Each of our backgrounds influences how we evaluate our own abilities. Research reveals that BIPOC, LGBTQ+, women, those from working-class backgrounds, individuals with disabilities, and other marginalized groups may hesitate to apply for roles if they don't meet all the requirements. Many skills can be learned on the job. If you can envision contributing value to our community and meet most criteria, we encourage you to apply.

BETA Technologies provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, disability, veteran or military status, health coverage status, HIV status, genetic information, crime victim status, pregnancy or a pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. The company does not discriminate, and will not discriminate, and will not tolerate discrimination, based on any of these characteristics during the application process or in employment.

All offers of employment at BETA Technologies are contingent upon favorable results of a thorough background check.

BETA Technologies is an E-Verify employer.