Fighter jet in a lit aircraft hangar at night

Careers

Help Take Human Error Out of Aviation

It’s an ambitious goal, and we’re taking a grounded path to it: AI that helps the crews flying today, built for the real world. Beacon is leveling up: from prototypes to fleets, and the people who join now will build that next stage. Beacon is in a healthy financial position to grow the team and expand what the platform does, and we’re looking for people who work hard, own their results, and want to build something they’re proud of.

Fighter jet in a lit aircraft hangar at night

Careers

Help Take Human Error Out of Aviation

It’s an ambitious goal, and we’re taking a grounded path to it: AI that helps the crews flying today, built for the real world. Beacon is leveling up: from prototypes to fleets, and the people who join now will build that next stage. Beacon is in a healthy financial position to grow the team and expand what the platform does, and we’re looking for people who work hard, own their results, and want to build something they’re proud of.

For People Who Make Success Happen, Together

Every part of the platform ends up in front of a crew, so we hold the work to the same discipline as the aircraft it flies on.

Work That Reaches the Cockpit

Roughly 80% of aviation accidents involve human error. What you ship becomes a safety net for crews flying commercial and military aircraft.

Work That Reaches the Cockpit

Roughly 80% of aviation accidents involve human error. What you ship becomes a safety net for crews flying commercial and military aircraft.

Aviators and Engineers, One Team

Former military aviators, including F/A-18 pilots, sit with engineers who have built self-driving cars and defense-grade autonomy systems.

Aviators and Engineers, One Team

Former military aviators, including F/A-18 pilots, sit with engineers who have built self-driving cars and defense-grade autonomy systems.

Safety-Enhancing Standards

Program offices and flight-test campaigns set the bar. The work gets reviewed like the safety-critical software it is.

Safety-Enhancing Standards

Program offices and flight-test campaigns set the bar. The work gets reviewed like the safety-critical software it is.

Prototypes That Fly

A flight-test campaign with the U.S. Air Force on Beacon’s own aircraft, then flights aboard operational KC-46A tankers. Engineers see their software exercised on real aircraft.

Prototypes That Fly

A flight-test campaign with the U.S. Air Force on Beacon’s own aircraft, then flights aboard operational KC-46A tankers. Engineers see their software exercised on real aircraft.

Scope Ahead of Your Title

A focused team building a product for crews, with a signed contract that includes a path to production. Expect to own more than your title says.

Scope Ahead of Your Title

A focused team building a product for crews, with a signed contract that includes a path to production. Expect to own more than your title says.

Hybrid in San Carlos

Based in San Carlos, California on a hybrid schedule, close to the hardware, the flight data, and the rest of the team.

Hybrid in San Carlos

Based in San Carlos, California on a hybrid schedule, close to the hardware, the flight data, and the rest of the team.

HOW WE BUILD

High Talent Density, One Shared Mission

We’re building AI for aviation, and the team to keep building it. We hire for skill, judgment, and effort, and we care more about talent density than headcount.

Own the Outcome

Take responsibility from the first idea through finished work. Follow through, care about the details, and own the quality of what you deliver.

Build With AI

We build AI and use it. Modern AI tools are a standard part of our work. They help us move faster, and people stay responsible for judgment, quality, and safety.

Make the Team Stronger

Share expertise, challenge ideas thoughtfully, and learn from one another. Bring low ego and help others do their best work.

Primarily in Person

We’re based in San Carlos, close to aircraft, simulators, pilots, and customers. We combine in-person collaboration with focused individual work. Most local roles are hybrid, with at least three days a week in person; role-specific arrangements are discussed during recruiting.

Meet Your Future Teammates

The Beacon AI team on a summer hike, with a lake and wooded hills behind them
The Beacon AI team gathered for a talk in the office
The Beacon AI team in the office under the Beacon AI banner

Now hiring

Roles That Reach a Flight Deck

Engineering and operations openings. Apply here.

U.S. person requirement

Because Beacon works with the U.S. military and handles technology and technical data subject to U.S. export-control laws, including ITAR, we currently hire only U.S. persons.

For this purpose, U.S. persons generally include U.S. citizens and nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees.

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Illustrated poster of a pilot in a fighter cockpit, titled Beacon AI Pilot Assistant: Training in Progress

Come help train Murdock.

Don’t See Your Role?

We hire ahead of the roadmap. If the fit is obvious to you, tell us what you would work on and why.