Instrumentation Engineer | Shared Test Services
BETA Technologies
South Burlington, VT, USA
USD 80k-100k / year
Posted on Jan 21, 2026
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 Instrumentation Engineer will specify, install, test, and maintain measurement systems to verify aircraft systems, subsystems, or structures by working closely with the aircraft design teams to capture the nuances of conditions under test and operations. The selected candidate will have to develop instrumentation plans, data acquisition architectures, and any other necessary tools to allow for thorough and repeatable data collection
How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:
- Specify sensor packages and sensor requirements
- Install sensors and measurement systems onto test articles or flight test vehicles
- Ensure sensor packages are communicating with data acquisition systems
- Troubleshoot sensor installations and sensor-software interface
Minimum Qualifications:
- B.S. in Engineering with 1 to 5 years of experience
- Experience with Environmental testing, EMI testing, or Structural Testing
- Experience with strain gauges, accelerometers, displacement transducers, and similar sensing systems
- Experience with CAD design tools
- Fundamental understanding of physics, materials science, and electromechanical systems
Above and Beyond Qualifications:
- 3-5 years’ experience in the Aerospace or EV industry
- Experience in the certification of a vehicle to FAR Part 23/25
- Knowledge of DO-160G
- Experience with High Voltage Systems & Power Electronics
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
- Ability to ascend and descend ladders and/or stairs
- Ability to position self for inspection including confined, elevated and loud noise spaces
- Ability to position self to move and/or transfer materials, equipment and/or supplies
- Ability to use tools, equipment, and technology necessary to do the job. This includes dexterity in instrument manipulation
- Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and may involve long portions of time on feet
Build electric airplanes with us!
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.
80000 - 100000 USD a year
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.