Aeroelastic Dynamics Engineer for Electric VTOL

BETA Technologies, Inc.; Burlington (VT); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite healthcare in Vermont

Lunch provided

Flight lessons

Restricted Stock Units

Performance Stock Units

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental and vision

Short- and long-term disability

Paid parental leave

Job summary

BETA Technologies, Inc. is seeking an Aircraft Dynamics Engineer in Vermont to lead aeroelastic analysis for fixed-wing and VTOL aircraft. You will collaborate with Flight Sciences and Structures teams to translate analysis into design decisions and test definitions.

Requires 3–5 years in aircraft dynamics, proficiency with NASTRAN/FEMAP/MATLAB/Python, and CAD tools. The role emphasizes cross-functional teamwork and pioneering electric aviation technology in a vibrant, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in aircraft dynamic analysis and testing.
• Experience with industry standard dynamics software such as NASTRAN, FEMAP, etc.
• Experience with MATLAB, Python, and CAD tools (CATIA, SolidWorks, etc.).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead aircraft aeroelastic analysis in areas including flutter, whirl flutter, control reversal, and divergence.
• Develop mass and stiffness representative structural FEM for to support dynamic analysis.
• Support development of dynamic analysis processes and results for vertical flight loads.
• Conduct aeroservoelastic analysis on fly by wire flight controls systems.
• Work with system teams to develop requirements from dynamic analysis results.
• Lead component and vehicle-level modal test definition and execution, including structural coupling tests.
• Use test results to drive updates to structural FEM and updated requirements for structures and flight controls systems.
• Use a multidisciplinary understanding of aircraft design to proactively identify areas for improvement in design and analysis.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

NASTRAN

FEMAP

MATLAB

Python

CATIA

SolidWorks

Job description

BETA Technologies, Inc. is seeking an Aircraft Dynamics Engineer in Vermont to lead aeroelastic analysis for fixed-wing and VTOL aircraft. You will collaborate with Flight Sciences and Structures teams to translate analysis into design decisions and test definitions.

Requires 3–5 years in aircraft dynamics, proficiency with NASTRAN/FEMAP/MATLAB/Python, and CAD tools. The role emphasizes cross-functional teamwork and pioneering electric aviation technology in a vibrant, inclusive environment.