BETA Technologies
Lead Embedded Software Engineer, Airborne Software
South Burlington, Vermont, United States · Contract
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About the role
- 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.
- We remain committed to fair and equitable pay and we're happy to discuss during the interview process.
- This role includes both Restricted Stock Units and Performance Stock Units for all full-time team members, so everyone shares in our success.
Responsibilities
- Build electric airplanes with us!
Requirements
- BS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related degree from an accredited university
- Minimum 10 years of experience in real-time embedded software development for safety-critical systems
- Expert level knowledge and experience with the activities and outputs required for DO-178C Level A compliance
- Strong experience and expertise in the full software life cycle for aerospace embedded software
- Experience with Stage of Involvement reviews and communication with FAA personnel and DERs
- Experience with RTCA DO-330 tool qualification objectives, activities and outputs
- Experience with RTCA DO-331 model-based development objectives, activities, and outputs
- Deep technical knowledge of best practices for safety-critical embedded software, common communication devices and protocols, and multi-core processors
- Experience with embedded software for electric motor control, battery management systems and/or flight control systems
- Experience with project management activities, such as estimating, tracking, and reporting work
- Advanced software engineering techniques such as model-based software engineering, software product line engineering, and use of formal methods
- Experience with project management activities, such as estimating, tracking, and reporting work; traditional, kanban, and scrum experience
Compensation
- $165,000 - $185,000 USD
- BETA offers a competitive Total Compensation package designed to support you now and as you grow with us.
Benefits
- 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.
- You'll have access to onsite healthcare in Vermont, comprehensive medical coverage, dental and vision, short- and long-term disability, and paid parental leave.
Company info
- At BETA Technologies, we apply our intellectual curiosity, passion for aviation, and commitment to sustainability toward a shared mission of revolutionizing electric aviation.
Equal opportunity
- We are an equal opportunity employer.
Visa & Work Authorization
- enced 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 pr
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