Software Configuration Management Lead | Configuration Management
BETA Technologies
| Company | BETA Technologies |
| Category | Engineering |
| Location | South Burlington |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Lead |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Last verified | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (greenhouse) |
Description
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 Software Configuration Management Lead is responsible for ensuring aircraft configuration compliance with FAA and Industry requirements. Beta is looking for a Software Configuration Management expert to lead the development of all necessary systems and processes that will drive us forward as an Aerospace OEM. The Lead will work closely with the Airworthiness, Engineering, Production, and Quality teams to implement and operate configuration control processes for full aircraft development of Software Systems. They will administer the regular meeting and agenda of the Problem Resolution (PRB) and Change Review Boards (CRB). This person will work as a focal point with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure that the software configuration of all aircraft products is fully defined, traceable, and auditable for the complete lifecycle of all developed aircraft.
How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:
Co-develop and implement a full set of company level aerospace software configuration management plans, processes and documentation for the development and certification of new aircraft platforms
Ensure maintenance of all type / production design configurations for full-service life of configured products
Establish a process to produce full configuration for any required software configurations or software asset builds to support FAA (or other authority) audit
Administer and coordinate the Problem Resolution and Change Review Boards and relevant related configuration processes and activities
Coordinate correct definition of change scope & effectivity for hardware and software to maintain correct configuration definitions of all aircraft and verification assets
Help to grow and develop the software configuration management team to support aircraft development and certification according to schedule
Support and training for process stakeholders in relevant BETA software configuration and software change management processes and systems
Minimum Qualifications:
10+ years of experience working in Aerospace Configuration Management and or Program Management role
Background in supply chain, quality and or engineering to understand how these systems interact with Configuration Management
Knowledge & experience in FAA certification/compliance requirements related to software configuration management
Knowledge & experience in ARP 4754A and EIA-649
Experience in RTCA DO-178C or RTCA DO-254 requirements for software and hardware configuration management
Preferred BS in a relevant engineering or quality discipline or equivalent education and experience
Experience as an administrator with ALM (Polarion) and PLM (3DExperience) or equivalent ALM and PLM systems valued
Passion for safety through quality in both design, software development, and manufacturing
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with internal and external customers
High energy, self-motivated, organized and detail oriented
Above and Beyond Qualifications:
End to end experience with certification and launch of newly developed aircraft products
Strong problem solving and root cause corrective action investigation background
Actively involved in thousands of changes within a test program
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