Mechanical Design Engineer - Advanced Concepts

BETA Technologies; South Burlington (VT); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite healthcare in Vermont

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental and vision coverage

Short- and long-term disability

Paid parental leave

Daily lunch provided

Flight lessons

Job summary

BETA Technologies is hiring a Mechanical Design Engineer to develop high-lift-device mechanisms and installations for an advanced narrowbody aircraft. The role focuses on turning aerodynamic and system requirements into practical flap hardware, kinematics, and configuration-controlled product definitions.

The position is based onsite at our South Burlington, VT office with potential hybrid work and occasional Raleigh, NC visits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• Three+ years of aerospace mechanical design, mechanism design, actuation, or aircraft installation experience.
• Proficiency with CATIA, 3DEXPERIENCE, or a comparable CAD environment.
• Working knowledge of kinematics, bearings, joints, fasteners, tolerances, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, and mechanical load paths.
• Experience supporting hardware through design, build, fit check, and test.
• US Person required to be considered for the role.

Responsibilities

• Develop CAD layouts, drawings, and interface definitions for high-lift mechanisms, supports, tracks, hinges, linkages, actuation, sensors, and installation hardware.
• Build and evaluate kinematic and packaging models across the operating envelope.
• Perform calculations and trade studies for mechanism loads, tolerances, stiffness, and mass.
• Design for assembly, rigging, inspection, maintenance, lubrication, wear, and test access.
• Support tolerance analysis, drawing release, configuration control, and prototype build.
• Collaborate with Aerodynamics, Loads, Structures, Systems Integration, Flight Controls, Safety, Manufacturing, and Test teams.
• Document assumptions, interfaces, design decisions, open risks, and verification needs.

Skills

Aerospace design experience

Kinematics knowledge

GD&T proficiency

Mechanical design for aircraft

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace 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 Mechanical Design Engineer will develop high-lift-device mechanisms and installations for an advanced narrowbody aircraft. The role will turn aerodynamic and system requirements into practical flap and slat hardware, kinematics, actuation interfaces, and configuration-controlled product definition. 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:

• Develop three-dimensional CAD, layouts, drawings, and interface definition for high-lift mechanisms, supports, tracks, hinges, linkages, actuation, sensors, and installation hardware
• Build and evaluate kinematic and packaging models across the required operating envelope
• Perform preliminary calculations and trade studies for mechanism loads, geometry, bearings, fasteners, tolerances, stiffness, clearances, and mass
• Design for assembly, rigging, inspection, maintenance, lubrication, wear, repair, manufacturing, and test access
• Support tolerance analysis, drawing release, configuration control, supplier coordination, prototype build, fit checks, and functional testing
• Work with High-Lift Aerodynamics, Loads, Structures, Stress, Systems Integration, Flight Controls, Safety, Manufacturing, and Test
• Document assumptions, interfaces, design decisions, open risks, and verification needs

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
• Three or more years of aerospace mechanical design, mechanism design, actuation, or aircraft installation experience
• Proficiency with CATIA, 3DEXPERIENCE, or a comparable CAD and drawing environment
• Working knowledge of kinematics, bearings, joints, fasteners, tolerances, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, and mechanical load paths
• Experience supporting hardware through design, build, fit check, and test
• Must be a US Person to be considered for the role

Above and Beyond Qualifications:

• Aircraft flap, slat, control-surface, landing-gear, door, actuation, or other mechanism-design experience
• Experience with hydraulic or electromechanical actuation, rigging, wear, lubrication, maintainability, or jam-risk assessment
• Experience supporting prototype or flight-test aircraft in a fast-paced development environment

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

This role requires extended computer and CAD work and regular work around aircraft, mechanisms, laboratories, manufacturing areas, and test equipment. Occasional travel, hands‑on hardware work, and use of a standard protecting equipment may be required.

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

$120,000 — $140,000 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, 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.