Composites Design and Manufacturing Engineer | Advanced Concepts

Beta Technologies; South Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite healthcare

Dental and vision coverage

Daily lunch provided

Flight lessons

Job summary

BETA Technologies is seeking a Composites and Manufacturing Engineer to join their Advanced Concepts team. This multi-faceted role involves designing next-gen aircraft components, collaborating across teams, and developing robust tooling processes.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in composite materials, experience with machine shop tools, and a passion for aviation. Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and unique perks such as flight lessons make BETA a great place to grow your career.

Qualifications

• Experience developing material systems for Aerospace applications.
• Ability to mentor team members and coordinate goals.
• Capable of creating technical data packages and BOMs.

Responsibilities

• Design parts and assemblies using CAD software.
• Work with fabricators to ensure parts are manufactured.
• Develop and build first article components.

Skills

Supplier management and development for R&D composite tooling

Experience with various machine shop tools

Layup of first article components

Good understanding of aircraft material systems requirements

Tools

CAD software

Lathe

Mill

Welder

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.

The Composites and Manufacturing Engineer position is for a multi-faceted composites designer on the Advanced Concepts team at Beta. This person would work across teams to design end‑to‑end metallic and composite components for next‑gen aircraft and peripherals. This person would also work to develop tooling, both internally and with external vendors, and support layup of first article components to inform production.

How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:

• Design using CAD, managing all parts in detailed assemblies including composites with associated manufacturing models and tooling
• Work with internal and external fabricators to see parts through manufacturing
• Integration of different systems installed within the aircraft structure
• Good understanding of aircraft material systems requirements and associated tooling
• Create assembly and part level drawings, technical data packages, and BOMs
• Follow Design, Review, and Change processes, and assist in process improvements
• Develop and build first article components, assemble prototypes and run experiments to inform future designs
• Mentoring team members, and coordinating agile team goals and timelines
• Participate in cross-functional design reviews
• Development of scalable manufacturing processes in parallel with product design

Minimum Qualifications:

• Supplier management and development for R&D composite tooling + parts
• Dedicated supply chain support proxy for R&D composite tooling
• Layup of first article components and working with vendors (internal and external) on layup methodology development
• Experience with various machine shop tools: lathe, mill, welder, machining of composite
• Development of material systems for Aerospace applications with emphasis on low cost prototype pathways including out of autoclave

We pay competitively and base compensation on a variety of factors including skills, experience, industry background, and the evolving needs of the role. We remain committed to fair and equitable pay and we’re happy to discuss during the interview process.

Compensation

$110,000—$145,000 USD

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 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, or 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.