Business Development Engineer- OEM Components | Business Development

BETA Technologies • South Burlington, VT

1d • $175,000 - $205,000

About The Position

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.

We are seeking a Business Development Engineer to drive growth of our OEM component partnerships. This role is highly sales-focused and centers on developing strategic relationships with aircraft manufacturers, defense primes, and advanced mobility companies seeking to integrate BETA’s technologies into their platforms.

This position is ideal for someone who combines strong commercial instincts with enough technical depth to confidently engage engineering teams and translate customer needs into compelling partnership opportunities.

Requirements

• +10 years of experience in technical sales, business development, or strategic partnerships involving complex engineered products in a highly regulated industry
• Demonstrated success closing aerospace and/or defense high-value B2B deals or OEM supply agreements
• Strong commercial negotiation and relationship-building skills
• Familiarity with electric propulsion systems, batteries, inverters, or motors
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly in a sales context
• Experience working with aerospace OEMs, and defense primes, on long-term supply agreements

Nice To Haves

• DoD Security Clearance
• FAA Pilot’s License
• MBA or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and close new OEM partnership opportunities for BETA’s component products
• Own the full business development lifecycle — from prospecting and qualification through negotiation and contract execution
• Build long-term strategic relationships with key decision-makers across engineering, procurement, and executive leadership at partner organizations
• Lead commercial discussions including pricing strategy, partnership structures, and volume agreements
• Collaborate with internal engineering and program teams to shape customer-ready solutions and value propositions
• Drive proposal development, including commercial positioning, competitive differentiation, and deal strategy
• Maintain and grow a healthy sales pipeline, including forecasting and market intelligence
• Represent BETA at industry events, trade shows, and customer engagements

Benefits

• This role includes both Restricted Stock Units and Performance Stock Units for all full-time team members, so everyone shares in our success.
• You’ll have access to onsite healthcare in Vermont, comprehensive medical coverage, dental and vision, short- and long-term disability, and paid parental leave.
• We also take care of the everyday details with daily lunch provided, and yes—flight lessons are part of the experience, along with a range of additional perks that make work here genuinely rewarding.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed