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Test Platform Engineer | Airborne Software
BETA Technologies
Software Engineering
South Burlington, VT, USA
Posted 6+ months ago
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 Test Platform Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining Beta’s suite of software that operates our critical test equipment, including motor qualification systems, battery management systems, avionics bus validation, and production acceptance systems. This test equipment ensures Beta’s systems and aircraft are performing their intended function at optimum performance. The software embedded in these systems requires diligent specification, design, and implementation to meet critical timing and accuracy requirements. The Test Platform Engineer will utilize a combination of off-the-shelf software systems and in-house developed systems to ensure the test equipment is correctly supplying inputs and verifying outputs for all levels of test, from embedded software requirements-based verification to hardware qualification, to integrated aircraft systems.
How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:
- Develop, document, verify and support test platforms that enact flight software verification plans.
- Design and implement the hardware and/or software that provides the required functionality, ensuring compliance to the test equipment specifications and industry regulations.
- Utilize off-the-shelf components and specialized equipment to provide cohesive embedded software verification environments.
- Integrate test equipment into Continuous Integration pipelines to achieve rapid, automated hardware-in-the-loop, model-in-the-loop, and software-in-the-loop testing.
- Diagnose, troubleshoot and help resolve problems identified by test equipment in systems under test.
- Provide feedback to the engineering design team on test equipment limitations and constraints to ensure accurate and feasible testability of systems, hardware, and software.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in software engineering or relevant field and 3 years of prior relevant experience.
- In absence of a degree, 5 years of relevant experience is required.
- Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to adapt to rapidly changing priorities and assignments.
- Ability to effectively work cross-functionally and influence, advise, and direct members outside the direct reporting structure to perform job requirements and meet deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proficient in C, C++, Python, or other programming and scripting languages.
- Experience using MatLab/Simulink or similar to integrate and deliver highly reliable test solutions.
- Proficiency in reading electrical schematics and understanding embedded software operation.
- Strong bus communication and data analysis skills, particularly CANbus.
- Experience with safety-critical systems development in a regulated industry (automotive, aerospace, medical, etc.).
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
Must be able to work on-site at Beta’s engineering headquarters in South Burlington, VT or Raleigh, NC. This position may require working in a high-voltage environment. Lifting and moving of electronic equipment and computers (up to 50 lbs) may be required.
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We encourage all driven candidates to apply, even if they do not meet every listed qualification.
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based 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. We don't tolerate discrimination of any kind in our hiring process or workplace.
Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. BETA Technologies participates in E-Verify.