Flight Controls Engineer - Autonomy

South Burlington, Vermontfull timeOn Site

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$125k–$150k

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BETA Technologies Flight Controls Engineer supports development, integration, and validation of advanced flight control systems with a focus on autonomy. The role involves collaborating with software and systems teams to enable autonomous operations.

Responsibilities

Support integration and validation of flight control systems enabling autonomous and semi-autonomous operation
Contribute to autonomy architecture, including mode management, state machines, and decision logic
Integrate flight control systems with Flight Management Systems (FMS), navigation systems, and offboard/ground control interfaces
Support system-level requirements development, traceability, and verification for autonomy features
Develop and execute test plans across simulation, Iron Bird, and flight test environments
Analyze flight test data to evaluate control system and autonomy performance
Ensure compliance with certification standards and safety-critical development practices
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to mature autonomy capabilities from concept through flight

Qualification

Above and Beyond QualificationsExperience with eVTOLFamiliarity with DO-178CExperience with state estimationExposure to hardware-in-the-loop (HIL)Programming experience in C/C++

Required

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or related field
Experience with flight control systems or guidance, navigation, and control (GNC)
Strong understanding of control systems and aircraft dynamics
Experience with MATLAB/Simulink or similar modeling and simulation tools
Familiarity with embedded systems and real-time software environments
Experience developing or integrating autonomous systems, robotics, or decision-making algorithms
Above and Beyond Qualifications:
Experience with eVTOL, UAV, or advanced aircraft programs
Familiarity with DO-178C, DO-331, ARP4754, or similar certification frameworks
Experience with state estimation, sensor fusion, or path planning algorithms
Exposure to hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), Iron Bird, or flight test campaigns
Programming experience in C/C++ or Python

Preferred

Experience with eVTOL, UAV, or advanced aircraft programs
Familiarity with DO-178C, DO-331, ARP4754, or similar certification frameworks
Experience with state estimation, sensor fusion, or path planning algorithms
Exposure to hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), Iron Bird, or flight test campaigns
Programming experience in C/C++

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Equity/RSU
Parental Leave

Company

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