Electric Aircraft Loads Engineer, 6DOF

BETA Technologies, Inc.; Burlington (VT); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite healthcare in Vermont

Flight lessons

Daily lunch provided

RSUs/PSUs

Job summary

BETA Technologies, Inc. is seeking an Aircraft Loads Engineer to develop external loads for fixed-wing and VTOL aircraft, define load cases aligned with certification, and build FEM models to support structural sizing.

You will collaborate with Flight Science, Structures, and Certification teams to ensure loads meet requirements. The role requires 3–5 years in loads analysis, experience with NASTRAN/FEMAP, MATLAB/Python, and CAD tools, plus strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in aircraft loads analysis and testing, including steady state maneuvers, abrupt maneuvers, gust response, landing loads, and miscellaneous conditions such as canopy loads.
• Experience with aerodynamic analysis methods of varying fidelity (panel methods, CFD, etc.)
• Experience in the use of industry standard loads analysis software such as NASTRAN, FEMAP, etc.
• Experience with MATLAB, Python, and CAD tools (CATIA, SolidWorks, etc.)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Curiosity and ability to identify and rapidly implement new requirements and analysis processes for next generation aircraft

Responsibilities

• Lead development of external loads requirements and analyses including maneuver, gust, and ground cases using six degree of freedom (6DOF) models
• Define load cases for both fixed wing and VTOL aircraft that align with certification requirements
• Develop mass and stiffness representative structural FEM and generate external loads
• Assist in loads test development and execution (at the component and flight test level)
• Use a multidisciplinary understanding of aircraft design to proactively identify areas for improvement in design and analysis

Skills

Aerospace Engineering

Loads analysis

MATLAB

Python

CAD tools

NASTRAN

FEMAP

6DOF modeling

Communication

Curiosity

Education

Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

NASTRAN

FEMAP

MATLAB

Python

CATIA

SolidWorks

Job description

BETA Technologies, Inc. is seeking an Aircraft Loads Engineer to develop external loads for fixed-wing and VTOL aircraft, define load cases aligned with certification, and build FEM models to support structural sizing.

You will collaborate with Flight Science, Structures, and Certification teams to ensure loads meet requirements. The role requires 3–5 years in loads analysis, experience with NASTRAN/FEMAP, MATLAB/Python, and CAD tools, plus strong communication and problem-solving skills.