Aeroelastic Structures Engineer – Advanced Concepts

BETA Technologies; City of Plattsburgh, Raleigh, South Burlington (NY, NC, VT); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RSU/PSU

Onsite healthcare

Dental and vision

Paid parental leave

Daily lunch

Flight lessons

Job summary

BETA Technologies is seeking a Structural Dynamics Engineer to develop and apply structural dynamic models for an advanced narrowbody aircraft, supporting airframe and propulsion-integration design.

The role involves modal, vibration, aeroelastic analyses and test correlation, with onsite work in VT/NC offices and hybrid options with monthly in-person visits to Vermont. The team collaborates across Loads, Aeroelasticity, and Flight Controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Three or more years of structural dynamics, vibration, aeroelasticity, finite element analysis, or related test experience.
• Strong fundamentals in modal analysis, structural dynamics, and finite element methods.
• Experience with NASTRAN, FEMAP, MATLAB, Python, or comparable engineering tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain mass- and stiffness-representative finite element models for structural dynamics and aeroelastic applications.
• Perform modal, harmonic, random-vibration, transient, and base-input analyses for aircraft structures and installed equipment.
• Evaluate wing, pylon, propulsion, control-surface, and aircraft-system dynamic response and identify governing sensitivities.
• Convert analysis results into clear structural, mass-property, damping, isolation, instrumentation, and interface requirements.
• Support ground vibration, component vibration, and structural coupling test planning and model correlation.
• Work with Loads, Aeroelasticity, Flight Controls, Propulsion, Stress, Design, Test, and Manufacturing teams.
• Document methods, assumptions, uncertainty, results, and design recommendations for technical reviews.

Skills

Structural dynamics

Modal analysis

Finite element analysis

Aeroelasticity

Mass-property/damping analysis

Cross-disciplinary communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NASTRAN

FEMAP

MATLAB

Python

Job description

BETA Technologies is seeking a Structural Dynamics Engineer to develop and apply structural dynamic models for an advanced narrowbody aircraft, supporting airframe and propulsion-integration design.

The role involves modal, vibration, aeroelastic analyses and test correlation, with onsite work in VT/NC offices and hybrid options with monthly in-person visits to Vermont. The team collaborates across Loads, Aeroelasticity, and Flight Controls.