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High Voltage System Program Manager | Program Operations

Business Services
South Burlington, Vermont
$115,000 - $155,000 / year

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 High Voltage System Program Manager serves as a program leader responsible for driving the planning and execution of activities beginning with R&D production engineering through certification for the energy storage and distribution systems. This role serves as a bridge between aircraft system development, regulatory compliance, and production to ensure the safety, performance, and delivery of emerging technologies.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate regulatory process knowledge, and tactical leadership skills working with cross-functional teams to develop high fidelity plans and provide timely execution from R&D product development through certification. They must be highly adept at collaborating with internal teams including engineering, certification, supply chain, quality, production, and commercial to ensure resourcing for all projects are pragmatically advocated for, according to priority. We are looking for a person who enjoys working in fast-paced engineering and regulatory environments to be a part of our people-centric culture.
How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:
  • The successful candidate will guide engineering design teams to ensure the timely and successful execution of complex projects, delivering program milestones to meet business expectations. This role requires a tactical and strategic thinker with excellent communication and leadership skills, capable of navigating the challenges of a dynamic, growing organization
  • Align with other Project and Program Managers responsible for specific aircraft systems, e.g. Structural design, Flight control systems, Avionics, etc. to ensure successful system integration
  • Manage planning and completion of certification activities involving design validation and verification, conformity, and certification testing
  • Develop and maintain detailed project plans and tracking mechanisms to communicate schedules, progress, budget, and status to all levels of the business
  • Coordinate reviews and major milestone activities with necessary teams
  • Manage overall program risk by coordinating risk mitigation strategies among projects while owning risk assessment and mitigation strategies at the system level
  • Establish a cross-functional Integrated Program Team (IPT) to ensure alignment between engineering, certification, quality, supply chain, finance, and manufacturing teams with the overall business strategy
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
  • 5 years of project or program management experience
  • Understanding of regulatory certification processes including type certification and production certification
  • Proven track record of managing complex projects or programs from inception to completion, demonstrating strong organizational and problem-solving skills
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and lead teams
  • Excellent ability to be organized without predetermined structure
  • Able to be a pragmatic and creative thinker when solving complex problems in a dynamic environment
  • Willingness to be a team player and wear different hats on different days depending on the need
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Project Management software (Microsoft Project, Jira, etc.)
  • Familiar with: Microsoft Office product suite
Above and Beyond Qualifications:
  • Project or program management experience in commercial aviation
  • Experience with batteries and high voltage energy storage systems
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
  • Experience with AS9100 Quality Management

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.

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