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BETA TECHNOLOGIES · 2 months ago

Motor Controls Software Engineer | Airborne Electronic Hardware

positionSouth Burlington, VT
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level
money$110K/yr - $150K/yr
date3+ years exp

BETA Technologies is focused on revolutionizing electric aviation through innovative technologies and a commitment to sustainability. They are seeking a Motor Controls Software Engineer to design, implement, and validate advanced motor control algorithms for electric aircraft, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure performance and reliability.

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Responsibilities

Develop, simulate, and implement advanced electric motor control algorithms using MATLAB/Simulink
Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to define system-level control strategies and performance targets
Validate and refine control algorithms through hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), dynamometer, and system-level testing
Support embedded software development in C/C++ for real-time motor control on target platforms
Contribute to code development and version control using Git-based tools (e.g., GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket)
Ensure control solutions meet reliability, safety, and performance requirements for aerospace applications

Qualification

MATLAB/SimulinkC/C++Motor control algorithmsVersion control (Git)Embedded systemsTestingTuningCircuit designPCB designAnsys MaxwellMotor-CADDO-178C complianceElectric propulsion integration

Required

Bachelor's or higher degree in Controls Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline
3+ years of hands-on experience in electric motor control systems
Proficient in MATLAB/Simulink for control design and simulation
Eligibility Requirement: Due to regulations, contractual requirements, and export control laws, applicants must be a U.S. persons to be considered

Preferred

Experience programming in C/C++ for embedded real-time systems
Knowledge of embedded hardware platforms and firmware development
Familiarity with version control systems such as Git, GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket
Strong background in testing and tuning motor control algorithms through dynamometer or system-level platforms
Experience with circuit and PCB design for motor control hardware
Proficiency with Ansys Maxwell, Motor-CAD, or similar electromagnetic simulation tools
Modeling experience in PLECS or similar system-level simulation tools
Prior experience in the aerospace industry, especially with DO-178C or DO-331 compliance
Understanding of electric propulsion system integration in aircraft

Company

BETA TECHNOLOGIES

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Beta Technologies builds electric VTOL and CTOL aircraft, charging systems, and training programs focused on operational simplicity.
dateFounded in 2017
location
South Burlington, Vermont, USA
people-size501-1000 employees
web-link
https://www.beta.team

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.98B
Key Investors
GE AerospaceState of MichiganQatar Investment Authority
2025-11-04IPO
2025-09-04Series C· $467.9M
2025-08-28Grant· $2.6M

Leadership Team

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Kyle Clark
Founder and CEO
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Blain Newton
Chief Information Officer
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