Build strong relationships with internal customers across engineering, flight test, and maintenance organizations
Define and own the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for Engineering Tools and Libraries, ensuring alignment with BETA's engineering and business objectives
Lead, coach, and develop the team through regular 1:1s, performance feedback, career development, and hiring
Conduct continuous discovery with systems engineers, flight test engineers, maintainers, and other users to identify pain points and validate solutions
Contribute hands-on to technical work when valuable - reviewing code, prototyping solutions, or unblocking critical path items
Define success metrics and track adoption, impact, and value delivery across all tools and libraries
Manage expectations and communicate product strategy, roadmap changes, and tradeoffs clearly to stakeholders and leadership
Partner closely with the technical lead on architecture and technical strategy, ensuring product and technical decisions are aligned
Make ruthless prioritization decisions across competing demands, balancing quick wins with long-term strategic investments
Requirements
python
c++
5+ years
bachelor's
product management
aviation
Experience leading people, whether as a people manager, tech lead, or similar role with responsibility for others' growth and performance
Comfortable with autonomy and accountability - ownership of outcomes, not just delivery of features
Demonstrated product management skills including defining product strategy, conducting user research, and driving outcomes over outputs
Experience in aviation or aerospace, with understanding of aircraft systems and operations
Track record of balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution and knowing when to do which
Proven ability to build relationships with technical stakeholders and navigate competing priorities across multiple teams
Background working with real-time data systems, instrumentation, or embedded systems communication protocols (CAN, ARINC, etc.)
Ability to earn credibility and respect from technical teams through technical competence and product judgment
Previous experience building customer-facing products or tools that require packaging, distribution, and support at scale, including navigating open source licenses and compliance
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
Familiarity with the unique challenges of internal tooling - measuring impact, driving adoption, and demonstrating ROI to stakeholders
5+ years of professional software engineering experience with a track record of building tools, libraries, or infrastructure used by technical users, with proficiency in languages like Python, C++, or similar
Strong expertise in both Python and C++, with experience building high-performance systems and user-facing tools in these languages
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to articulate technical concepts and product strategy to diverse audiences
Formal product management experience or training, particularly with technical tools or infrastructure products
Experience with developer tools, data visualization systems, or configuration management software
Track record of successfully growing and scaling small teams (3-10 people) as scope and complexity increase
Experience building tools or software for technical users, whether internal teams or external customers
Benefits
Primarily office-based with potential hybrid work arrangements
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
Company
Overview
Its flagship ALIA designs include both vertical-takeoff VTOL and conventional CTOL models with sub-hour charging.
Backed by military and commercial orders—from UPS to the U.S. Army—it maintains a sizable aircraft backlog.
The company’s aviation narrative includes maiden passenger flights, cross-country tours, and the first electric landing at JFK airport.
Culture + Values
Innovation is at the heart of everything we do.
We are committed to designing, building, and operating new forms of transportation that improve people's lives and make the world a better place.
We believe in integrity, honesty, and transparency.
Our culture is collaborative, creative, and fast-paced.
We value diversity of thought, ideas, and perspectives.
Environment + Sustainability
Sustainable aviation technologies are prioritized, focusing on electric-powered aircraft.
Aircraft designs are optimized to reduce noise and fuel consumption, supporting a cleaner and quieter environment.
Technologies supporting clean energy, including electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, are being advanced.
Inclusion & Diversity
The team is diverse, with women in leadership roles.
The company aims for a balanced and inclusive workplace, empowering all employees to thrive.
The company focuses on providing equal opportunities for all team members, regardless of background or identity.