Lead Telemetry System Engineer, Low Voltage
Required skills
- telemetry
- flight-test data-collection
- aircraft telemetry
- flight-test data-collection systems
- onboard instrumentation
- data acquisition
- communications links
- onboard computing
- ground stations
- data display
Nice to have
- aircraft flight-test telemetry
- instrumentation
- airborne data acquisition
- RF communications systems
- in-house data-acquisition hardware
- Starlink
Role summary
BETA Technologies is seeking a Lead Telemetry System Engineer to own the design, integration, release, and lifecycle of their aircraft telemetry and flight-test data-collection systems. This hands-on technical leadership role involves leading the hardware and system architecture installed on aircraft, connecting onboard instrumentation with communication links, computing, and ground stations. The engineer will transform existing systems into a scalable, documented, and released product, bridging aircraft hardware design, systems engineering, flight test, software, networking, and compliance. Responsibilities include developing system documentation, leading verification and validation activities, and supporting aircraft installation and flight-test operations. A Bachelor's degree in a related technical field or equivalent experience and 4+ years in aircraft systems or related complex hardware environments are required.
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 Lead Telemetry System Engineer owns the design, integration, release, and lifecycle of BETA’s aircraft telemetry and flight-test data-collection systems. This person leads the hardware and system architecture installed on the aircraft, connecting onboard instrumentation and data acquisition with communications links, onboard computing, ground stations, data display, and post-flight analysis tools. They will turn an existing, working set of in-house hardware, system diagrams, configurations, and test infrastructure into a scalable, documented, validated, and officially released system. This is a hands-on technical leadership role for an engineer who can bridge aircraft hardware design, systems engineering, flight test, software, networking, and compliance. It includes both scrappy R&D work for early concept aircraft and detailed design and documentation for certification flight test.
How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:
Minimum Qualifications:
Above and Beyond Qualifications:
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
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.
Compensation$130,000—$175,000 USDBuild electric airplanes with us!
BETA offers a competitive Total Compensation package designed to support you now and as you grow with us. This role includes both Restricted Stock Units and Performance Stock Units for all full-time team members, so everyone shares in our success. You’ll have access to onsite healthcare in Vermont, comprehensive medical coverage, dental and vision, short- and long-term disability, and paid parental leave. We also take care of the everyday details with daily lunch provided, and yes—flight lessons are part of the experience, along with a range of additional perks that make work here genuinely rewarding.
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.
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