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 Landing Gear Program Manager will be responsible for leading the development, integration, and certification of landing gear systems across BETA’s conventional takeoff and landing (CTOL) and vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft portfolio. This role requires strategic program management and the ideal candidate will be able to contribute hands-on systems engineering leadership to deliver innovative solutions for next-generation aviation.
The candidate will lead cross-disciplinary Integrated Product Teams (IPT) including design engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, materials science, and certification engineers while defining system architecture and technical requirements. They will drive platform strategy to maximize component commonality across aircraft types, manage critical supplier relationships, and ensure certification compliance for both conventional and emerging eVTOL applications.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related engineering field
• 8+ years in aerospace systems development with minimum 5+ years in program/project management roles
• 3+ years working with aircraft landing gear systems, certification processes, or related mechanical systems
• Experience managing Tier 1 aerospace suppliers and complex vendor relationships
• Excellent oral and written communication skills for multi-stakeholder environments
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for multi-stakeholder technical environments
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced startup environment with changing priorities

ABOVE AND BEYOND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Systems engineering experience writing requirements, writing verification test plans, and documenting structural interfaces and other integrations
• Experience with both rotorcraft/VTOL and fixed-wing aircraft systems and their operational differences
• Background in eVTOL, Urban Air Mobility (UAM), or Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) applications
• Familiarity with landing gear standards including SAE AS8049, AS1362, and FAA Advisory Circulars
• Experience with diverse actuation systems (hydraulic, electric, electrohydraulic)
• Working knowledge of CAD/analysis tools and design data management
• Proficiency with project management tools (MS Project, Jira, etc.)
• Background in cost optimization and design-to-cost strategies for scalable production
• Microsoft 365 proficiency including SharePoint, Project, and Office Suite
• PMP certification
  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.

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