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# Product Quality Engineer Area Lead - Ground Support Equipment at BETA Technologies

- **Company:** BETA Technologies
- **Location:** South Burlington, VT
- **Compensation:** $100k–$110k
- **Posted:** 2026-10-16
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-19
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/betatechnologiesinc/jobs/4261781009

## Job description

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 Product Quality Engineer Area Lead, Ground Support Equipment is a people-leader responsible for managing and developing a team of Product Quality Engineers supporting a specific product or functional area. This role balances technical oversight with personnel leadership, resource planning, and execution of quality objectives aligned with program and business goals. It is expected this will be a working lead position.

How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:

- Lead, coach, and develop a team of Product Quality Engineers and Inspectors
- Assign resources and prioritize quality engineering work across programs
- Ensure consistent application of quality standards, tools, and processes
- Escalate and manage quality risks impacting safety, schedule, or compliance
- Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Program leadership on quality strategy
- Review and approve major investigations, CAPA, and quality deliverables
- Support hiring, onboarding, performance reviews, and career development
- Drive continuous improvement across the assigned product quality area

Minimum Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline
- 7+ years of experience in aerospace or high-reliability quality engineering
- Prior experience leading or mentoring engineers strongly preferred
- Strong knowledge of aerospace regulatory requirements and quality systems
- Proven ability to balance technical depth with people leadership
- Excellent communication, decision-making, and organizational skills
- Lean, Six Sigma, or ASQ certification preferred

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

- This position requires a mix of office-based work and time spent in lab, hangar, or manufacturing environments. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Ability to walk, stand, and move through production, test, or hangar areas as needed.
- Occasional lifting of equipment or materials up to 25 pounds.
- May require use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated areas.
- Occasional travel to suppliers, test sites, or partner facilities may be required.
- Exposure to typical aerospace prototyping environments including noise, tools, and test equipment.

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.

## Compensation

$100,000—$110,000 USD

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.

## About BETA Technologies

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: BETA Technologies is an aerospace and defense company designing, manufacturing and selling high-performance electric aircraft, advanced electric propulsion systems, components, and charging infrastructure.
- **Entity Type**: Private (venture-backed with military contracts, EXIM financing, and equity investment)
- **Headquarters**: Burlington, Vermont, USA (with locations in Plattsburgh, NY; Montréal, QC; and Washington, DC)
- **Founded**: The company was founded in 2017 (Kyle and Katie Clark).
- **Founders**: Kyle Clark and Katie Clark

## Core Business
- **Industry**: Electric aviation, aerospace manufacturing, defense
- **Target Customers**: Cargo/logistics operators, U.S. Department of Defense, passenger airlines, medical transport organizations, and infrastructure partners
- **Mission**: "Design a self-sufficient eVTOL aircraft ecosystem that satisfies the needs of humans, embraces the laws of nature and works in harmony with the planet."
 [beta.team](https://beta.team/careers)

## Products & Services
- **ALIA CTOL** – Conventional takeoff and landing all-electric aircraft (fixed-wing) for cargo, logistics, and passenger missions. 42% total operating cost reduction vs. traditional aircraft.
- **ALIA VTOL** – Vertical takeoff and landing all-electric aircraft for short-range missions, including medical and defense. 74% total operating cost reduction vs. traditional helicopters.
- **Charge Cubes, Mini Cubes, and Thermal Management System (TMS) Cubes** – Multimodal charging infrastructure for electric aircraft and ground vehicles. UL-listed and deployed at 100+ sites.
- **Electric Propulsion Systems & Components** – Motors, inverters, and other enabling technologies sold as OEM or aftermarket parts.
- **Customized Training Programs** – In-house flight training for pilots and maintainers (over 30 company pilots qualified, plus training for USAF, US Army, UPS, Air New Zealand, etc.).
 [beta.team](https://beta.team/)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed
- **Key Metric**: **800+ aircraft in backlog**; more than 50 million people live within 50 miles of a BETA Charge Cube (over 30% of the U.S. population).
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: U.S. Department of Defense (multiple engagements), EXIM Bank of the United States, Surf Air Mobility (firm order for 25 ALIA + options for 75), United Therapeutics, Bristow, Air New Zealand, UPS.
- **Growth Signals**:
  - March 2026: Selected for the FAA eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP) in 7 of 8 programs.
  - March 2026: Surf Air Mobility purchase agreement (25 firm + 75 options).
  - June 2026: Featured on ABC’s *Good Morning America* (first all-electric plane flight with a journalist).
  - 140,000+ nautical miles flown across ALIA aircraft family.
 [beta.team](https://beta.team/)
 [investors.beta.team](https://investors.beta.team/resources/about-beta)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Vertical integration** – Designs and builds aircraft, motors, charging stations, and components in-house, enabling a closed-loop ecosystem.
- **Net-zero manufacturing facility** – 188,000 sq. ft. production space powered by renewable systems.
- **Multi-market revenue streams** – Sells aircraft, aftermarket parts, charging equipment, and services; serves cargo, defense, passenger, and medical end markets.
- **Proven DoD integration** – Four successful U.S. Department of Defense engagements, de-risking technology for national security applications.
- **Scalable charging network** – 100+ charging sites already deployed (UL-listed), with multimodal capability for aircraft and ground EVs.

## Strategic Focus
- Scale production of ALIA CTOL and VTOL aircraft to fulfill 800+ backlog orders.
- Expand charging infrastructure network to support commercial operations across the U.S. and internationally.
- Achieve FAA type certification (eVTOL Integration Pilot Program participation is a key signal).
- Grow defense and government partnerships to expand mission applications.
- Continue developing in-house training programs to build a pipeline of qualified pilots and maintainers.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: "We fly what we build" – hands-on, multi-disciplinary team of builders, pilots, engineers, and tinkerers. Described as "misfits, tinkerers, builders, makers, breakers" with a people-first, creative, ego-free atmosphere.
- **Policy**: Flexible time off; hybrid/office roles at specific locations; in-house flight training and ground school for all employees (opportunity to earn a pilot’s license).
- **Benefits**: Comprehensive health insurance (HDHP with HSA match or copay plan), free dental, low-cost vision, on-site BETA Health Clinic, short/long-term disability, basic life insurance (company-paid), and flexible time off.
- **Working Environment**: Modern net-zero facility in Burlington (VT); flight test center in Plattsburgh (NY); airframe engineering hub in Montréal (QC); government relations office in Washington, DC. Emphasis on impact, sustainability, and hands-on innovation.
 [beta.team/careers](https://beta.team/careers)

## Sources
1. [beta.team – Company Homepage](https://beta.team/)
2. [beta.team – Careers Page](https://beta.team/careers)
3. [investors.beta.team – Company Profile / About BETA](https://investors.beta.team/resources/about-beta)
4. [Greenhouse – Job Board for BETA Technologies](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/betatechnologiesinc)

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