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.
BETA is seeking an entry-level Embedded Software Engineer who is eager to develop expertise in embedded systems through hands-on investigation, testing, and validation work. In this role, you will support our engineering team by investigating field failures, performing root-cause analysis, validating firmware releases, and ensuring system-level quality of our ground-based charging systems.
How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:
Investigate and document field failures in embedded firmware, performing root cause analysis and reproducing issues in lab environmentsManage ticketing systems to track firmware defects, feature requests, and validation test resultsSupport the development team by providing detailed failure analysis, test data, and reproduction steps for firmware bugsDevelop and execute integration test plans to validate new firmware releases across hardware platformsPerform system-level software testing including communication protocols (CAN, Modbus, EtherNet/IP), peripheral interfaces, and end-to-end charging scenariosSet up and maintain test fixtures, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test benches, and automated test infrastructureCollaborate with field service teams to reproduce customer-reported issues and verify fixesCreate and maintain test documentation, validation reports, and firmware release notesAssist in debugging software and hardware integration issues using lab equipment and diagnostic toolsContribute to embedded software development tasks including bug fixes, test code, and validation scripts
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)0-2 years of experience with embedded systems, firmware, or hardware-software integration (internships and academic projects count)Programming skills in C/C++Experience with version control systems (git) and issue tracking tools (Jira, GitLab)Experience using scripting languages (Python, Bash) for test automationExperience with embedded development environments (linux command line tools; VS Code with embedded extensions)Familiarity with microcontrollers, embedded systems concepts, and communication protocols (e.g., UART, SPI, I2C, CAN)Understanding of software debugging techniques and lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG debuggers)Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detailAbility to work independently on investigations while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teamsExcellent written and verbal communication skills for documenting findings and technical reportsSelf-motivated with a desire to learn embedded systems through hands-on troubleshooting and testing
Above and Beyond Qualifications:
Understanding of industrial communication protocols (Modbus, CAN, EtherNet/IP, OCPP)Experience with lab equipment: oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, CAN analyzersExposure to real-time operating systems (RTOS) or Linux-based embedded systemsBackground in power electronics, EV charging systems, or automotive embedded systemsExperience with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) for embedded systems