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Project Manager - Defense | Government Programs

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 project manager will be responsible for coordinating and executing development efforts within budget and schedule. As part of the Government Programs team, the successful team member will participate in building the customer pipeline and developing project proposals to meet service needs in alignment with business objectives. Once the opportunity is won, the project manager will be responsible for building and leading the cross-functional team to execute on timeline. The ideal candidate will have experience with Department of Defense funded R&D, contract vehicles, requirements, and acquisition pathways.


How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:
  • Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to advance funded development efforts
  • Host and contribute to weekly meetings with government customers
  • Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant internal stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
  • Ensure resource availability and allocation
  • Developing aggressive but achievable schedules and budgets
  • Reporting internally and externally progress, earned value, path to closure
  • Pursue funding opportunities and develop proposals


Minimum Qualifications:
  • 6+ years of relevant experience
  • Experience with defense contracting
  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
  • Ability to obtain a security clearance


Above and Beyond Qualifications:
  • Prior military service a plus
  • Experience with aerospace development and/or aviation
  • Proficient in MS Project
  • Experience with DFAR/ITAR compliance


Physical Demands and Work Environment:
  • Office work with some travel to customer and partner locations
  • Occasional hands-on participation in the build process


$100,000 - $130,000 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.

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.

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August 12, 2025
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