Materials & Processes Technician | Materials & Processing

Beta-Technologies; South Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 48,216 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flight lessons

Lunch provided

Onsite healthcare in Vermont

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Beta Technologies in Vermont is seeking an M&P Technician to fabricate, test, and report on materials and processes for aircraft systems, with hands-on involvement in machining, testing, and inspection of composite parts.

You will contribute to R&D and process improvements, supporting battery, motor, and structure systems while maintaining a safety- and quality-driven culture at Beta.

Qualifications

• Detail oriented and well organized.
• Must have good hands-on skills and experience.
• Familiarity with mechanical testing.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and test panels for thermal runaway protection.
• Qualification testing of new materials.
• Machine and test process control coupons for composite parts.
• Fabricate and test specimens for receiving inspection of raw materials.
• Destructive testing of composite parts. Cut parts, take cross sections, machine specimens, and test.
• Testing to improve existing processes.
• Testing for R&D of new material and new processes.

Skills

Detail oriented

Hands-on skills

Mechanical testing

Tools

Load frames

Analytical lab equipment

Microscopes

Manual machining

CNC machining

Job description

Overview

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 Materials and Processes (M&P) team is responsible for material testing and qualification, testing of process control coupons, fabrication and repair processes, technical supplier management, disposition of nonconforming parts, and destructive testing of composite parts. M&P supports all the different systems of the aircraft including batteries, motors, landing gear, structures, flight controls, electrical systems and finishing. Testing is done to inspect raw material, verify production processes, qualify new suppliers, improve processes, and develop new products.

The M&P Technician will be responsible for carrying out fabrication, testing and reporting in support of the above mention activities.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and test panels for thermal runaway protection
• Qualification testing of new materials
• Machine and test process control coupons for composite parts
• Fabricate and test specimens for receiving inspection of raw materials
• Destructive testing of composite parts. Cut parts, take cross sections, machine specimens, and test
• Testing to improve existing processes
• Testing for R&D of new material and new processes

Minimum Qualifications

• Detail oriented and well organized
• Must have good hands-on skills and experience
• Familiarity with mechanical testing

Above and Beyond Qualifications

• Experience building and testing composite parts with either wet-layup, autoclave cures, or oven cures
• Experience using test equipment such as a load frames, analytical lab equipment, and microscopes
• Experience using manual or CNC machining equipment

Compensation

$35 - $40 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 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.