2026-2027 BETA Internship (Raleigh, North Carolina)

Job Description

Job 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.

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 :

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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 :

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 :

FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEMS (MECHANICAL ENGINEERING)

BETA Technologies is seeking versatile and capable Mechanical Engineering interns to join our team with a focus on supporting the needs of various projects and teams across the company. BETA is looking for candidates with experience in one or more of the following :

Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Skills :

AIRBORNE SOFTWARE (COMPUTER SCIENCE AND SOFTWARE ENGINEERING)

BETA Technologies is seeking versatile and capable Software interns to join our team with a focus on supporting the Airborne Software projects, including Flight Control Software, Motor Control Software, and Battery Pack Control Software. BETA is looking for candidates who substantially meet the following :

Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

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.

Build electric airplanes with us!

We encourage all driven candidates to apply, even if they do not meet every listed qualification.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. BETA complies with all applicable federal, state and local non-discrimination laws and does not tolerate discrimination of any kind in our workplace.

Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. BETA Technologies participates in E-Verify.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.