BETA TECHNOLOGIES · 2 months ago
Thermal Management System (TMS) Technical Lead | Ground Support Equipment
South Burlington, VT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $140K/yrBETA Technologies is committed to revolutionizing electric aviation with a focus on sustainability and innovation. The Thermal Management System Technical Lead will oversee system-level design and coordination across engineering, manufacturing, and field operations, ensuring the accuracy of system requirements and supporting the transition from prototype to production.
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Responsibilities
Own and maintain the system requirements, ensuring accuracy throughout the product lifecycle and enforcing verification/validation activity
Lead process design activities, defining thermal, pressure, and flow characteristics to support aircraft-level system performance
Transition the Thermal Management System from prototype-to-production by developing quality standards, build documentation, acceptance test procedures and software version control
Keep CAD models, 3DX (PLM) data, and Plex (ERP) records up to date and representative of current manufacturing & assembly configuration
Support fleet management activity by diagnosing and resolving system issues, analyzing and archiving field test data, and controlling configurations of deployed systems
Oversee supplier management with key partners, ensuring adherence to quality and delivery requirements
Support proposals, Time & Materials (T&M) contracts, and Purchase Orders (POs)
Lead or support Special Projects, including mobile and truck-based glycol cooling systems; often requiring hands-on fast-paced design and build cycles
Participate in and contribute to weekly/bi-weekly project meetings, field technical questions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Systems, or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent technical experience
Proven experience in project management, system integration, supplier management, configuration management, and data-driven process improvement
Knowledge of/Experience with: HVAC systems and electronic equipment cooling/heating (liquid and forced-air), Thermal-fluid processes, including pressure, flow, temperature, and PID control, Industrial automation and control systems
PLC programming with ladder logic a plus
Electro-mechanical systems (motors, actuators, linear/rotary measurement)
Instrumentation and component selection for electrical, mechanical, and thermo-fluid systems
Willingness to visit suppliers/customers, support field service, and assist with commissioning
Proficiency with CAD, PLM & ERP integration systems
Excellent cross-functional communication skills
Ability to lead design reviews and present to cross-functional teams and leadership
Ability to balance multiple priorities and lead projects with limited supervision
Preferred
Familiarity with PLM systems & Engineering Change Management Processes
GD&T, and ASME Y14.5 drafting standards
Tolerance Stack Analysis
SolidWorks CAD experience
Understanding of Root Cause/Corrective Action (RCCA) Analysis
Hands-on experience & willingness to support commissioning, testing, and field operations
Working knowledge of supplier qualification, FAT/EOL processes, and CapEx project management
Experience collaborating with data visualization tools (Grafana) and integrating real-time process data into continuous improvement workflows
Able to use Engineering analysis to drive design decisions
Background in electro-mechanical assemblies and/or EV charging systems
Familiarity with UL listed products
Knowledge of diverse fabrication methods and typical tolerance expectations, including: Additive manufacturing (3D printing), Subtractive machining, Welding, Injection molding, Sheet metal fabrication, Composites
Company
BETA TECHNOLOGIES
Beta Technologies builds electric VTOL and CTOL aircraft, charging systems, and training programs focused on operational simplicity.
Founded in 2017
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.98BKey Investors
GE AerospaceState of MichiganQatar Investment Authority
2025-11-04IPO
2025-09-04Series C· $467.9M
2025-08-28Grant· $2.6M
Leadership Team
Blain Newton
Chief Information Officer
Kyle Clark
Team Member
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