Junior Systems Safety Engineer | Safety
BETA Technologies
South Burlington, VT, USA
Posted on Nov 13, 2025
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.
How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:
- Plan, coordinate and execute the safety assessment process and activities for BETA systems and equipment
- Collaborate on the design of new products to ensure their safety and certifiability
- Establish failure rates for system components that have not been previously used in aviation applications
- Work with regulators to ensure BETA's systems meet regulatory requirements for safety and reliability
- Assist in evaluating in-service events or issues with BETA 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 aircraft system designs and their interfaces with other systems
Minimum Qualifications:
- A degree in aerospace engineering or another relevant engineering discipline
- Collaborative teamplayer with the confidence to challenge respectfully
- Process-oriented mindset
- Genuine desire to contribute to a safe and reliable aircraft ecosystem
Above and Beyond Qualifications:
- Private Pilot License or similar
- Familiarity with the system safety assessment process for commercial aviation applications
- Experience working in the aviation sector
- Advanced knowledge in statistical and probabilistic methods
- Systems Engineering background
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
- While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear
- Fluent in English, written and spoken
- 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
- High onsite presence is strongly encouraged
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.
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.