BETA Internship; Raleigh, North Carolina

Position: 2026-2027 BETA Internship (Raleigh, North Carolina)
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.

Overall Internship Position Summary

BETA Technologies, based in Burlington, Vermont, is an aerospace company and electric aircraft manufacturer developing fully electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) and conventional take-off and landing (eCTOL) aircraft, as well as the supporting charging networks. At BETA, we combine intellectual curiosity, a passion for aviation, and a commitment to sustainability to pursue our mission of revolutionizing electric aviation. Every team member contributes their talent and drive to make a positive impact-on the environment, on the lives of others, and within our vibrant, inclusive, and collaborative culture.

This internship posting is specifically for our Raleigh, North Carolina office.

We offer internships across the company, and to simplify the process, we provide a single application for all internship candidates. Review the qualifications below and select the opportunity that best matches your skills, interests, and experience. Our recruiting team carefully reviews every application, and if we see that you may be a stronger fit in a different area, we'll reach out to discuss that opportunity.

General Intern Qualifications

BETA Interns (regardless of their specific focus) possess the following qualifications:

MINIMUM:

* Demonstrated interest in aviation, technology, or sustainability

* Self-starter who is high-energy, hardworking, organized, disciplined, and able to work independently

* Strong critical thinking and analytical skills

* Desire to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills

* Experience in supporting and working with cross-functional teams

PREFERRED:

* Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree or Master's (in a related field) from an accredited University

* Previous internship or experience working in a fast-paced industry related to electric vehicles, aircraft, rotorcraft, or any other relevant industry focused on development, design, or certification

* University/Collegiate design projects or personal-related project experience related to entrepreneurship and/or electric aviation

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Team-Specific Intern Qualifications

Please review and select which area best aligns with your skills and experience:

AIRBORNE ELECTRONICS (ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING)

As an intern on BETA's Electrical Team, you will be an integral part of rapid prototyping and testing of proof-of-concept and certified aircraft electronics design including inverters, instrumentation, battery management and charging, flight controls, and more. Electrical team interns will design their own printed circuit boards and assist with analysis and testing of complex designs and systems. BETA is looking for candidates to join the Electrical Team that have demonstrated experience in one or more of the following:

* Knowledge of electrical fundamentals that may cover basic circuit analysis, power electronics, embedded systems, analog signal conditioning and filter analysis, analog to digital converters, serial communication protocols (SPI, UART, I2C, CAN), discrete logic circuits, motor control, etc. Familiarity with STM or TI processors is a plus

* Demonstrated hands-on experience and ability to operate lab equipment including low and high-voltage power supplies, function generators, oscilloscopes, multimeters, spectrum analyzers, soldering irons, heat guns, crimping tools, etc.

* Familiarity with and respect for electrical safety

* Previous experience working with printed circuit board design, assembly, and troubleshooting preferred (KiCAD and Altium are our tools of choice, but experience with any EDA software is great!)

* Coding experience is a plus (C/C++, Python, Matlab, Arduino, etc)

* Involvement in Electrical Engineering and/or Aerospace clubs (Cube Sat, Rocket, EV ex: Formula SAE electric racing club) or self-starting electronics personal projects. Show us what you've built!

FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEMS (AEROSPACE ENGINEERING)

As a Flight Controls Systems Engineer intern, you will be involved with the development and documentation of test environments, test and simulation data analysis, and integration as related to Flight Control Systems. The Flight Control System consists of Flight Control Computers and many of the devices that interface with it. BETA is looking for candidates with experience in one or more of the following:

* Conceptual understanding of fixed-wing and rotorcraft systems

* Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink

* Experience working in an electronics lab/environment

* Proficiency with typical shop tools (hand tools, power tools, hardware, etc.)

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