Aircraft Interiors Engineer | NPI Engineering

BETA Technologies; South Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Stock options

Daily lunch

Flight lessons

Job summary

BETA Technologies is seeking a mechanical engineer focused on aircraft interiors in South Burlington, Vermont. The role involves designing cargo and passenger interior systems, ensuring ergonomics, compliance with FAA regulations, and collaboration across teams.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and minimum 7 years' experience in regulated industries. Competitive compensation includes stock units and comprehensive health benefits, making BETA a rewarding workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in aircraft interiors or related fields.
• Demonstrated ability to lead interior design projects.
• Familiarity with FAA certification requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design and integrate cargo and passenger interior systems.
• Collaborate with manufacturing for design optimizations.
• Conduct material evaluations for weight and cost balance.

Skills

Interior design

Ergonomics

Human-centered design

CAD proficiency

Material evaluation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field

Tools

CAD tools

Job description

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 an experienced mechanical engineer to join our team with a focus on aircraft interiors. This role is responsible for the design, development, and integration of both cargo and passenger interior solutions that are ergonomic, aesthetically refined, certifiable, and optimized for manufacturability. You will work across design engineering, manufacturing, certification, and customer experience teams to ensure that interior components meet functional requirements while elevating the user experience and supporting scalable production.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience in interior design for regulated industries, a strong sense of ergonomics and human‑centered design, and the ability to lead cross‑functional teams through concept development, prototyping, and production readiness.

How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:

• Become intimately familiar with the aircraft’s interior architecture, mission profiles, and operational requirements to guide the design of cargo and passenger interior systems
• Lead the design and integration of interior components—including panels, liners, seating concepts, cargo restraints, storage solutions, lighting elements, and user‑interface touchpoints
• Ensure all interior designs meet ergonomic, human‑factors, and aesthetic standards appropriate for both utility and passenger‑focused missions
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineering to ensure interior components are optimized for manufacturability, assembly efficiency, and long‑term durability
• Develop and maintain detailed CAD models, drawings, and specifications for interior components and assemblies, incorporating GD&T and tolerance analysis
• Partner with certification and quality teams to ensure compliance with applicable FAA regulations, flammability requirements, material standards, and conformity processes
• Conduct material and process evaluations for interior applications, balancing weight, cost, manufacturability, and visual/ tactile quality.
• Lead cross‑functional design reviews, ensuring alignment across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and customer‑facing teams
• Support prototype builds, mock‑ups, and user‑experience evaluations to validate ergonomics, usability, and design intent.
• Drive continuous improvement in interior design standards, documentation, and integration processes
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the development of Beta’s interior design guidelines and best practices

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, industrial design, or another engineering field
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in aircraft interiors, automotive interiors, industrial design, or other regulated, human‑centered product development environments
• Demonstrated experience leading interior design projects from concept through production
• Strong understanding of ergonomics, human‑factors engineering, and aesthetic design principles
• Experience with interior materials and processes such as composites, thermoformed plastics, textiles, foams, and lightweight structural assemblies
• Familiarity with FAA interior certification requirements, including flammability, crashworthiness, and occupant safety
• Proficiency with CAD tools and engineering documentation, including GD&T and tolerance stack‑ups
• Ability to balance functional, aesthetic, and manufacturability considerations in a fast‑paced development environment
• Ability to work hard to meet ambitious goals and tight deadlines
• Ability to remain self‑motivated and persistent when navigating complex technical challenges

Build electric airplanes with us!

BETA offers a competitive Total Compensation package designed to support you now and as you grow with us. 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 flight lessons are part of the experience, along with a range of additional perks that make work here genuinely rewarding.

We encourage all driven candidates to apply, even if they do not meet every listed qualification.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state and local law. BETA complies with all applicable federal, state and local non‑discrimination laws and does not tolerate discrimination of any kind in our workplace.

Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. BETA Technologies participates in E‑Verify.