Software, Controls & Autonomy Internships - Summer 2027

At BETA Technologies, we’re united by a shared mission: revolutionizing electric aviation. Our interns bring curiosity, a passion for aviation, and a desire to learn, contribute, and make an impact across the company.

BETA internships are competitive, and opportunities vary by team, location, and business need. Select the internship focus area and team(s) that best matches your skills, interests, and experience. Our recruiting team will review your application across internship opportunities and may reach out if we believe another pathway is a stronger fit.

WHAT WE LOOK FOR

Regardless of internship focus, BETA interns demonstrate:

• Passion for aviation, technology, and/or sustainability
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program in a related field, or equivalent relevant education/experience
• Previous internship, work, or project experience in aerospace, electric aviation, EVs, engineering, manufacturing, or a related field
• University, design, entrepreneurial, or personal projects demonstrating technical skills, creativity, or an interest in electric aviation

SOFTWARE, CONTROLS & AUTONOMY SPECIFIC TEAMS

The teams within this focus area develop the software , controls, and embedded technologies that enable BETA’s aircraft and systems to operate safely, intelligently, and reliably. From aircraft control laws and autonomy to safety-critical electrical software, digital tools, and connected hardware, these teams turn complex engineering into the systems that power the future of electric flight.

FLIGHT CONTROLS & AUTONOMY

Develops the control systems and autonomy capabilities that enable stable, safe, and efficient aircraft operation. Strong candidates have experience in:

• MATLAB/Simulink, Python, C/C++, Git/GitLab
• Control theory, dynamics & state estimation
• Software development, testing & data analysis
• Systems engineering, requirements & verification

AIRBORNE ELECTRIC SOFTWARE

Develops safety-critical software for the electrical systems that power, monitor, and control BETA aircraft . Strong candidates have experience in:

• Embedded C/C++, MATLAB/Simulink, Git/GitLab, Polarion
• Structured and object-oriented design, real-time software and control algorithms
• Software verification /testing , debugging & hardware integration
• Requirements engineering and traceability, configuration management & technical documentation

EMBEDDED SYSTEMS

Develops the embedded hardware and software that connect sensors, actuators, processors, and communications systems across BETA’s products. Strong candidates have experience in:

Embedded C/C++ and microcontroller development

Git/GitLab, Altium Designer or OrCAD, oscilloscopes and logic analyzers

Digital electronics, interfaces & communication protocols

Hardware/software integration, testing & debugging

Real-time systems, version control & technical documentation

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.

Compensation

$22 — $32 USD