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Propulsion System Safety Engineer

100% remote Flexible hours Hiring now

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.

BETA designs and manufactures electric aircraft and the electric engines that propel them. We are looking for a highly motivated engineer with passion for the technology and deep experience in aerospace safety assessment to join our Safety and Reliability Team to focus on ensuring the safety of our electric propulsion systems.

How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:

  • Plan, coordinate and execute the safety assessment process and activities for BETA propulsion systems and equipment
  • Collaborate on the design of new propulsion products to ensure their safety and certifiability
  • Establish failure rates for propulsion systems components that have not been previously used in aviation applications
  • Work with regulators to ensure BETA propulsion systems meet regulatory requirements for safety and reliability
  • Assist in evaluating in-service events or issues with BETA propulsion systems and equipment
  • Perform safety assessments for certification, develop safety requirements, assess safety aspects of new product concepts, support continued operational safety assessments of in-service products, and present safety analyses to regulators
  • Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, by being able to quickly understand the underlying physics and architecture of electric propulsion system designs and the interfaces with other aircraft systems
  • Minimum Qualifications:

  • An engineering degree in a relevant discipline and experience with propulsion systems safety assessment
  • Comfortability working with design concepts on optimization of design and architectural aspects for safety and reliability
  • Experience with aerospace safety assessment processes used in commercial aviation including SAE ARP4754A and SAE ARP4761
  • Demonstrate proficiency with probabilistic risk analysis (PRA) methods and concepts
  • Functional Hazard Assessment (FHA)
  • Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)
  • Preliminary System Safety Assessment (PSSA)
  • System Safety Assessment (SSA)
  • Particular Risk Analysis (PRA)
  • Common Mode Analysis (CMA)
  • Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
  • Familiarity with modern workspace tools such as slack, google suite, etc.
  • Above and Beyond Qualifications that will distinguish you:

  • The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in aerospace propulsion systems or system safety assessment for commercial aviation applications
  • Demonstrate proficiency in safety assessment tools CAFTA
  • Experience with reliability engineering methods, including maintainability aspects
  • Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management tools like Polarion
  • Experience with 14 CFR Part 23, 33, and 27 certification processes
  • Experience with 14 CFR Part 33 Safety Analyses
  • Experience working with FAA safety specialists
  • Demonstrate proficiency in motor control and inverter design
  • Physical Demands and Work Environment:

  • While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear
  • Frequently required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls
  • Occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms
  • Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
  • Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud
  • Additional Information

    Build electric airplanes with us!

    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.

    Compensation

    The 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.

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