Flight Controls Engineer - Autonomy

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

Based in South Burlington, VT; on-site presence required to support labs, rigs, and integrated testing. Occasional travel to test sites and suppliers as needed.

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.

Build electric airplanes with us!

BETA offers a competitive Total Compensation package designed to support you now and as you grow with us. This role includes both Restricted Stock Units and Performance Stock Units for all full-time team members, so everyone shares in our success. You’ll have access to onsite healthcare in Vermont, comprehensive medical coverage, dental and vision, short- and long-term disability, and paid parental leave. 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.

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.