Configuration and Lifecycle Management Team Lead | Production Engineering

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 Configuration and Lifecycle Management Team Leader is critical to ensuring full lifecycle management of the aircraft configuration compliance with FAA regulations (e.g., 14 CFR Part 21) and industry standards. BETA is looking for an Configuration and Lifecycle Management Team Leader with 10+ years of aerospace experience to drive the development of our configuration control processes as an Aerospace OEM. You'll collaborate closely with Airworthiness, Engineering, Production, and Quality teams to ensure that the configuration of all aircraft products – hardware and software – are fully defined, traceable, and auditable throughout the aircraft's lifecycle.

How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:

• Develop and implement a full set of company-level aerospace configuration management plans, processes, and documentation for the development and certification of new aircraft platforms
• Maintain all type/production design configurations for the full service life of configured products
• Ensure configuration accuracy and FAA audit readiness by establishing processes to produce full configuration for any required aircraft or asset builds
• Ensure Airworthiness documentation accuracy and customer confidence by ensuring it reflects changes in aircraft configuration status
• Support the standardization of design data, and the development of Model Based solutions
• Lead Problem Resolution and Change Control Boards and related configuration processes and activities
• Coordinate correct definition of change scope & effectivity for hardware and software to maintain accurate configuration definitions of all aircraft and verification assets
• Spearhead the growth and development of the configuration management team to support aircraft development and certification according to schedule
• Train stakeholders in BETA configuration and change management processes and systems
• Develop and maintain the company selected configuration software, primarily 3Dx and Polarian

Minimum Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience working in Aerospace Configuration Management and/or Commercial Aircraft Certification
• Background in and understanding of engineering, supply chain, quality, and product development processes, and how these activities interact with Configuration Management
• Knowledge & experience in FAA advisory circulars, requirements, and best practices for Aircraft Configuration Management
• Understanding of FAA conformity and test program execution
• Knowledge & experience in ARP 4754A and EIA-649
• Passion for safety through quality in hardware, software, and manufacturing product development, with excellent written and verbal communication skillsHigh energy, self-motivated, organized and detail-oriented

Above and Beyond Qualifications:

• End to end experience with certification and launch of newly developed aircraft products
• Experience in RTCA DO-178C or RTCA DO-254 requirements for Configuration Management
• Strong problem solving and root cause corrective action investigation background

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.