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Electrical Technician | Motors R&D
BETA Technologies
Other Engineering
South Burlington, VT, USA
Posted on Sep 27, 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.
Engineering technicians are critical to the BETA mission, ensuring Electronic Motors (EPU) are designed, built, and tested appropriately to support R&D, flight testing, and other validation needs. As the design develops, engineering technicians will be responsible for rapidly understanding and adjusting to new developments while maintaining quick assembly turnaround.
How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:
- Hands-on assembly or repair of electric motors including redlining engineering drawings and created build records.
- Perform testing, validation, troubleshooting, and manufacturing processes in concert with design engineers.
- Assist editing and implementing technical documentation.
- Develop your expertise concerning electro-mechanical assembly of fully electric propulsion systems.
- Respect and foster a culture of safety, including working safely around high voltage.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Minimum 2 years experience in electrical device assembly and testing and/or manufacturing environment
- Experience soldering and board-level rework
- Experience with component staking and application of conformal coating
- Familiar with electrostatic discharge best practices (ESD)
- Experience referencing technical documentation
- Strong critical thinking skills.
- Ability to pivot and rapidly develop solutions to changing goals
- Experience working in a collaborative team environment
- Strong communication skills
- Passion for sustainability
Above and Beyond Qualifications:
- Technical knowledge of electrical systems ranging from 24 VDC to 800 VDC
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
- Test programs sometimes require technicians to participate in atypical work schedules.
- Ability to stand for long periods
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks
- Manual dexterity
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.