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Salary: USD 120,000 - 150,000 / annual
BETA Technologies is revolutionizing electric aviation through innovative propulsion systems. This Propulsion Project Engineer role sits within the Motors R&D team and combines hands-on engineering with program management responsibilities.
You will own the development, implementation, and management of product development programs within the propulsion team. Key responsibilities include:
• Identifying weekly goals aligned with business milestones and coordinating work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Collaborating across teams to ensure schedule alignment for overall program delivery, including development and certification timelines, flight test program improvements, and test facility coordination
• Managing budgets and tracking labor costs; providing regular executive updates on program progress, milestones, risks, and budget status
• Coordinating propulsion projects with internal and external customers
• Interfacing with cross-functional teams (mechanical, electrical, software engineering, certification, supply chain, finance, quality, safety, production) to track deliverables and collect required information
• Managing the engineering drawing release process and supporting supply chain with R&D parts tracking and hardware management
• Identifying, mitigating, and developing contingency plans for program risks and blockers
• Defining processes and procedures to establish standardized ways of working
• Contributing hands-on engineering solutions to novel challenges in electric propulsion
You will work with internal teams, external suppliers, contractors, test houses, and customers in a complex, multi-disciplinary technical environment. The ideal candidate is self-directed, creative, curious, and thrives in high-energy, dynamic settings with intense quality and traceability requirements.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Engineering degree or equivalent
• Working knowledge of Project Management tools (MS Project, Jira, or similar)
• Minimum 3 years as a project engineer or project/program manager, with preferred experience in new product development, manufacturing, or similarly regulated environments
• Familiarity with Program/Project Management processes
• Strong problem-solving background and demonstrated leadership by influence, business judgment, strategic and analytical thinking
• Proven ability to manage large, complex projects and achieve results
• Ability to remain positive and mitigate risk when course corrections are required
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with commitment to objectives
• Demonstrated ability to manage technical, financial, marketing, and general business initiatives
• Ability to work autonomously
• Excellent oral and written communication skills for multi-stakeholder environments
• Mental flexibility to change direction based on new information and work through unexpected roadblocks
ABOVE AND BEYOND QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience in aircraft and/or rotorcraft industry with focus on development, design, and certification; FAA 14 CFR Part 33 experience ideal
• Experience developing inverters and/or motors for industrial or traction applications
• PMP certification
• Experience with Tier 1 Aerospace Suppliers
• Background in other regulated industries
• Proficiency with Google G-Suite (Drive, Mail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Charts) and Slack
• ERP systems experience
• Catia 3DX or equivalent CAD experience
• Ability to identify and implement process or organizational changes to maximize motor development effectiveness
