Motors Engineering Technician | Motors R&D
BETA Technologies
South Burlington, VT, USA
USD 26-35 / hour
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.
Engineering technicians are critical to the BETA mission, ensuring Electronic Motors (EPU) are designed, built, and tested appropriately to support R&D, flight testing, and other validation needs. As the design develops, engineering technicians will be responsible for rapidly understanding and adjusting to new developments while maintaining quick assembly turnaround.
How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:
- Hands-on assembly or repair of electric motors and stators including redlining engineering drawings and created build records.
- Perform testing, validation, troubleshooting, and manufacturing processes in concert with design engineers.
- Assist editing and implementing technical documentation.
- Performing in-process quality inspection tasks, feeling comfortable identifying and raising concern about process deviations and being integral part of any troubleshooting efforts to solve them.
- Maintaining logs and check sheets throughout the build process, which requires proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet software.
- Develop your expertise concerning electro-mechanical assembly of fully electric propulsion systems.
- Respect and foster a culture of safety, including working safely around high voltage.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Two-year degree or certificate from an accredited two (2) year college, university, or technical school preferred
- Ability to Interpret drawings, specifications, and schematics of mechanical and electrical components Ability to operate hand and power tools
- Strong critical thinking skills.
- Ability to pivot and rapidly develop solutions to changing goals
- Experience working in a collaborative team environment
- Strong communication skills
- Understanding of how electric motors work
- Passion for sustainability
Above and Beyond Qualifications:
- Previous experience building electric Motors
- Previous Computer-Aided Design (CAD) experience – Specifically 3DX/Catia
- Technical knowledge of electrical systems ranging from 24 VDC to 800 VDC
- Experience with Stator Assembly
- Experience with Stator electrical testing
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
- Test programs sometimes require technicians to participate in atypical work schedules.
- Ability to stand for long periods
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks
- Manual dexterity
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.
26 - 35 USD
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.