Full-Time
Embedded Software Engineer
Airborne Software
Updated on 3/14/2025
Beta Technologies
501-1,000 employees
Develops eVTOL aircraft and charging systems
No salary listed
Mid
Raleigh, NC, USA
This is a hybrid position, which implies that the candidate will need to work in-office some days.
- BS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related degree from an accredited university
- Minimum 3 years experience in real-time embedded software development
- Requirements for engineering and software architecture/design experience
- Proficiency with the C programming language
- Knowledge of Texas Instruments Hercules and/or STM ARM microcontrollers, or equivalent
- Comfortable reading electrical schematics, technical documentation, reference manuals, and datasheets
- Experience with electronics lab equipment such as programmable power supplies, signal generators, oscilloscopes, and bus analyzers
- Knowledge and awareness of the activities and outputs required for DO-178C compliance
- Good team communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to work independently and as a member of an integrated team
- Analyze system requirements allocated to software for correctness, feasibility, and appropriateness from an embedded software perspective
- Develop software high-level requirements to specify the functionality and characteristics of airborne software
- Architect and design the embedded software, considering hardware constraints, design constraints, and available resources to satisfy the software high-level requirements, and specify software low-level requirements
- Develop embedded software in the C and Assembly programming languages for ARM microcontroller targets
- Integrate the software with other software and the target hardware
- Assess, measure, troubleshoot, and resolve issues with software execution and characteristics such as timing and performance
- Perform peer reviews of other team member's contributions to the software development project
- Inform the software verification team of the appropriate testing and analysis of the embedded software
- Experience with the Texas Instruments TMS570 ARM microcontroller
- Experience with the Lauterbach TRACE32 debug/instruction trace system
- Experience with GNU GCC ARM embedded toolchain and Texas Instruments Code Composer Studio
- Experience with the Polarion ALM life cycle data management system
- Experience with embedded software for electric motor control, battery management systems, and/or flight control systems
- Knowledge of and experience with communications interfaces and devices such as SPI, I2C, CAN, ARINC 429, Analog-to-Digital Converters, Direct Memory Access controllers, and temperature, voltage, and current sensors
- Familiarity with RTCA DO-330 tool qualification objectives, activities, and outputs
- Familiarity with RTCA DO-331 model-based development objectives, activities, and outputs
BETA Technologies develops electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft and the charging infrastructure needed to support them. Their eVTOL aircraft are designed for both passenger and cargo transport, providing a sustainable air transportation solution. The company also installs and maintains charging systems, ensuring that clients can operate electric aircraft efficiently. BETA Technologies stands out from competitors by offering a comprehensive package that includes both the aircraft and the necessary charging infrastructure, along with pilot training programs. The goal of BETA Technologies is to make air travel greener, safer, and more efficient, contributing to a significant reduction in carbon emissions in the aerospace sector.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
Series C
Total Funding
$1.2B
Headquarters
South Burlington, Vermont
Founded
2017
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Beta's $318 million Series C funding boosts its financial strength for expansion.
- The FAA's new regulations could accelerate Beta's market entry for eVTOLs.
- Beta's planned 150 charging stations in the US enhance its infrastructure network.
What critics are saying
- Increased competition from ORB Aerospace could challenge Beta's market position.
- Dependence on state funding poses risks if government priorities shift.
- Supply chain risks exist due to reliance on partners like Whelen Aerospace.
What makes Beta Technologies unique
- Beta Technologies offers a comprehensive eVTOL ecosystem, including aircraft and charging infrastructure.
- The company focuses on clean aviation technology, aligning with global sustainability goals.
- Beta's partnerships with leaders like Whelen Aerospace enhance its technological capabilities.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Flexible Work Hours
Growth & Insights and Company News
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Beta Technologies is developing a network of charging stations designed specifically for electric aircraft, with plans to install 150 stations across the United States.
For its components, Beta Technologies partnered with Whelen Aerospace Technologies, a leader in aircraft lighting ((https://flywat.com/ and Instagram @fly_wat).
New Zealand Air Ambulance Service (NZAAS) has bought two electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOL) from Beta Technologies.