Composites Design Engineer – Advanced Concepts

BETA Technologies, Inc.; Burlington, Northern (VT, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite healthcare in Vermont

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Lunch provided

Flight lessons

Job summary

BETA Technologies, Inc. is hiring a Composites Design Engineer to develop detailed composite concepts under senior direction. This onsite role is based in South Burlington, VT with Raleigh, NC as another office option; hybrid remote with monthly visits to VT is possible.

You will create laminate layouts, coordinate with design and manufacturing teams, and document assumptions and risks. The role emphasizes adherence to methods, oversights, and verification needs during reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, materials, manufacturing engineering, or related field.
• 0–3 years of relevant experience with composites.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD and product definition; CATIA/3DEXPERIENCE preferred.
• Ability to communicate across disciplines; US Person eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Create laminate and core layouts, ply concepts, joints, producibility features, and design documentation.
• Coordinate with Senior Composites; Structures Design; Stress; Manufacturing; NDT.
• Produce and maintain Composite layouts; ply and core definitions; detail studies; design documentation.
• Document assumptions, interfaces, decisions, risks, and verification needs in configuration-controlled records.
• Communicate status, unresolved issues, and recommended actions clearly in reviews.
• Support the Program Director / Chief Engineer by adding product-definition capacity while preserving senior oversight.

Skills

Composite materials knowledge

3D CAD (CATIA/3DEXPERIENCE)

Cross-disciplinary communication

US Person eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, materials, or manufacturing engineering

Tools

CATIA/3DEXPERIENCE

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 Design Engineer will develop detailed composite concepts and definition under senior technical direction. The role supports aircraft development while building methods, evidence, and reusable capability for broader Advanced Systems teams and partners. This position will be based onsite at our South Burlington, VT office location, our Raleigh, NC office. Remote candidates may be considered for a hybrid role, with monthly visits to South Burlington, VT for in person work.

How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:

• Creates laminate and core layouts, ply concepts, local details, joints, producibility features and design documentation
• Coordinate with Senior Composites; Structures Design; Stress; Manufacturing; NDT
• Produce and maintain Composite layouts; ply and core definitions; detail studies; design documentation
• Support the Program Director / Chief Engineer by adds product-definition capacity while preserving senior oversight of methods, allowables and critical decisions
• Document assumptions, interfaces, decisions, risks, and verification needs in configuration-controlled engineering records
• Communicate status, unresolved issues, and recommended actions clearly in technical and program reviews

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace , mechanical, materials, manufacturing engineering, or a related engineering discipline; 0–3 years of relevant experience. Composite coursework, internships, research, hands‑on fabrication, or substantial design projects may satisfy the experience expectation
• Working knowledge of composite materials and processes, laminate and sandwich construction, bonded and mechanically fastened joints, engineering drawings, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing. Able to create or modify 3D CAD and product definition, incorporate manufacturing and inspection constraints, and document design assumptions. Familiarity with damage tolerance, environmental durability, NDT, and repair considerations at an introductory level
• Coursework, internship, research, or project evidence involving a composite part, laminate/core definition, tooling or manufacturing process, joint design, aircraft build, Formula SAE, rocketry, or similar hardware. Proficiency in CATIA/3DEXPERIENCE or another production CAD system is acceptable evidence; the specific platform is not mandatory at entry level
• Ability to communicate technical assumptions, limitations, risks, and recommendations clearly and work effectively across disciplines
• Must be a US Person to be considered for the role

Above and Beyond Qualifications:

• Experience supporting a new aircraft, transport-category aircraft, or another safety‑critical complex product
• Experience taking work from concept through design review, build, integration, test, or certification evidence
• Experience improving engineering methods, automation, data quality, or cross‑functional execution

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

This role requires extended computer work and regular access to office, laboratory, manufacturing, hangar, aircraft, and test environments. Occasional travel, hands‑on hardware support, nonstandard test hours, and use of required personal protective equipment may be necessary.

The wage listed here reflects our best faith estimate for this role. 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

$85,000 — $115,000 USD

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 yes—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, 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.