Motor Controls Software Engineer | Airborne Electronic Hardware

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.

We’re looking for a Motor Controls Software Engineer to join our growing team focused on electric propulsion system development. In this role, you'll be responsible for the design, implementation, and validation of advanced motor control algorithms critical to our electric aircraft's performance and reliability.

• Develop, simulate, and implement advanced electric motor control algorithms using MATLAB/Simulink.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to define system-level control strategies and performance targets.
• Validate and refine control algorithms through hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), dynamometer, and system-level testing.
• Support embedded software development in C/C++ for real-time motor control on target platforms.
• Contribute to code development and version control using Git-based tools (e.g., GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket).
• Ensure control solutions meet reliability, safety, and performance requirements for aerospace applications.
• Eligibility Requirement: Due to regulations, contractual requirements, and export control laws, applicants must be a U.S. persons to be considered.

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Controls Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in electric motor control systems.
• Proficient in MATLAB/Simulink for control design and simulation.

• Experience programming in C/C++ for embedded real-time systems.
• Knowledge of embedded hardware platforms and firmware development.
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git, GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket.
• Strong background in testing and tuning motor control algorithms through dynamometer or system-level platforms.
• Experience with circuit and PCB design for motor control hardware.
• Proficiency with Ansys Maxwell, Motor-CAD, or similar electromagnetic simulation tools.
• Modeling experience in PLECS or similar system-level simulation tools.
• Prior experience in the aerospace industry, especially with DO-178C or DO-331 compliance.
• Understanding of electric propulsion system integration in aircraft.

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.

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