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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.\nWe are seeking a Flight Controls Engineer with a strong focus on autonomy to support the development, integration, and validation of advanced flight control systems for next-generation aircraft. This role sits at the intersection of flight controls, guidance, navigation, and autonomous system development, enabling increasingly capable and certifiable autonomous operations.\nThe ideal candidate will work closely with control law, software, and systems teams to integrate autonomy functions with the flight control system and broader vehicle architecture. This includes supporting autonomous behaviors such as mission execution, contingency management, and vehicle decision-making. The role requires close collaboration with simulation, systems engineering, and flight test teams to ensure robust, safe, and scalable autonomy solutions.\nHow you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:\nSupport integration and validation of flight control systems enabling autonomous and semi-autonomous operation\nContribute to autonomy architecture, including mode management, state machines, and decision logic\nIntegrate flight control systems with Flight Management Systems (FMS), navigation systems, and offboard/ground control interfaces\nSupport system-level requirements development, traceability, and verification for autonomy features\nDevelop and execute test plans across simulation, Iron Bird, and flight test environments\nAnalyze flight test data to evaluate control system and autonomy performance\nEnsure compliance with certification standards and safety-critical development practices\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams to mature autonomy capabilities from concept through flight \nMinimum Qualifications:\nBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or related field\nExperience with flight control systems or guidance, navigation, and control (GNC)\nStrong understanding of control systems and aircraft dynamics\nExperience with MATLAB/Simulink or similar modeling and simulation tools\nFamiliarity with embedded systems and real-time software environments\nExperience developing or integrating autonomous systems, robotics, or decision-making algorithms\nAbove and Beyond Qualifications:\nExperience with eVTOL, UAV, or advanced aircraft programs\nFamiliarity with DO-178C, DO-331, ARP4754, or similar certification frameworks\nExperience with state estimation, sensor fusion, or path planning algorithms\nExposure to hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), Iron Bird, or flight test campaigns\nProgramming experience in C/C++ or Python\nUnderstanding of communication systems for autonomy (radio links, datalinks, ground control systems)\nPhysical Demands and Work Environment:\nBased in South Burlington, VT; on-site presence required to support labs, rigs, and integrated testing. Occasional travel to test sites and suppliers as needed.\n\nThe 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.\nCompensation\n$125,000—$150,000 USD\n Build electric airplanes with us!\nBETA 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.\nWe encourage all driven candidates to apply, even if they do not meet every listed qualification.\nWe 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.\nEmployment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. 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