2024-2025 BETA Internship (North Carolina)

BETA Technologies is creating an electric transportation ecosystem that’s safe, reliable and sustainable. A relentlessly focused team is building an extensive charging infrastructure and ALIA, the world’s most technologically advanced electric vertical aircraft (EVA).

BETA’s platform and products are strikingly simple. Prioritization of safety and a pragmatic approach to certification drive elegant redundancy, appropriate diversity of implementation and simplicity of control. ALIA’s fixed-pitch propellers and centrally located batteries make it an inherently stable aircraft that is safe to fly and easy to maneuver.

BETA Technologies is an aerospace company and electric aircraft manufacturer developing fully-electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft and related charging networks. Headquartered in Burlington, Vermont, BETA also has locations in D.C., Ohio, New York, Montreal, and North Carolina. 

BETA Interns (regardless of their specific focus) possess the following qualifications:

• Self-starter who is high-energy, hardworking, organized, disciplined, and able to work independently.

• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.

• Desire to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s (in a related field) from an accredited University.

• Previous internship experience working in aircraft, rotorcraft, or any other fast-paced industry.

• University/Collegiate design projects or personal-related project experience related to entrepreneurship and/or electric aviation.

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• Knowledge of electrical fundamentals that may cover basic circuit analysis, power electronics, embedded systems, analog signal conditioning and filter analysis, analog to digital converters, serial communication protocols (SPI, UART, I2C, CAN), discrete logic circuits, motor control, etc. Familiarity with STM or TI processors is a plus.

• Demonstrated hands-on experience and ability to operate lab equipment including low and high-voltage power supplies, function generators, oscilloscopes, multimeters, spectrum analyzers, soldering irons, heat guns, crimping tools, etc.

• Familiarity with and respect for electrical safety.

• Previous experience working with printed circuit board design, assembly, and troubleshooting preferred (KiCAD and Altium are our tools of choice, but experience with any EDA software is great!).

• Coding experience is a plus (C/C++, Python, Matlab, Arduino, etc).

• Involvement in Electrical Engineering and/or Aerospace clubs (CubeSat, Rocket, EV ex: Formula SAE electric racing club) or self-starting electronics personal projects. Show us what you've built!

• Conceptual understanding of fixed-wing and rotorcraft systems.

• Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink.

• Experience working in an electronics lab/environment.

• Proficiency with typical shop tools (hand tools, power tools, hardware, etc.).

• Understanding of digital communication networks and associated protocols (CAN, ARINC 429, RS 422)

• Familiarity with industry-standard test methodology (ISO, MIL-STD-810, DO-160G)

BETA Technologies is seeking versatile and capable Mechanical Engineering Interns to join our team with a focus on supporting the needs of various projects and teams across the company. These teams may include, but are not limited to: Electronics, Lift Kit, and Manufacturing.

• Proficiency with 3D CAD software (Catia preferred or Solidworks) 

• Proficiency with typical shop tools (hand tools, power tools, hardware, etc.)

• Experience making drawings with GD&T

• Experience with prototype testing.

• Demonstrated experience in mechanical design

• Experience with static and modal finite element analysis (ANSYS preferred).

• Experience with CFD (Solidworks Flow Sim preferred).

• Experience using MATLAB or Python for data analysis.

• Experience modeling and testing polymer materials.

• Experience with composite stress analysis.

BETA Technologies is seeking versatile and capable Software Interns to join our team with a focus on supporting the Airborne Software projects, including Flight Control Software, Motor Control Software, and Battery Pack Control Software. BETA is looking for candidates who substantially meet the following:

• Competency with the C programming language and build tools/development environments.

• Strong knowledge of and experience with one or more common Software Development Life Cycle models, such as Agile, Lean, Iterative, Incremental, or V-model.

• Familiarity with Version Control Systems, such as Subversion, Git, GitHub, GitLab, or BitBucket.

• Solid understanding of the principle of Separation of Concerns.

• Exposure to one or more of the following: motor control, temperature sensors, analog-to-digital converters, CAN/I2C/SPI bus interfaces.

• Safety Mindset - understanding the broader implications of design and implementation choices.

• Competency in Python or Simulink.

• Familiarity with Requirements Engineering methods and techniques.

• Experience with Software Integration and Embedded Software Testing Techniques.

• Experience configuring, running code, and interfacing with peripherals on lightweight computers such as Raspberry Pis and/or embedded systems.

• Demonstrated experience with bare metal embedded programming of STM or Texas Instruments ARM Microcontrollers.

Please be aware that you may be invited to complete a Video Screening interview. This invite will be sent by email ([email protected]). We highly recommend completing this step of the application process within the following 48 hours should you be invited.