MRB Liaison Engineer

BETA TECHNOLOGIES; South Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite healthcare in Vermont

Flight lessons

Lunch provided

Job summary

BETA Technologies in Vermont is seeking a MRB Liaison Engineer Specialist to evaluate and resolve manufacturing nonconformances, provide technical dispositions, and ensure airworthiness while supporting production flow. You will collaborate with Design, Stress, M&P, EMI and other engineering teams, develop repair procedures, lead MRBs, and advise on root-cause analysis to minimize disruptions.

Requires a Bachelor’s in Mechanical/Aerospace/Materials, 5+ years of aerospace MRB experience, CAD

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Materials Engineering.
• 5+ years of related professional experience.
• Aerospace MRB experience.
• Strong understanding of aircraft structures, tolerances, and repair principles.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software (Catia/Enovia preferred).
• Excellent communication to interface with cross-functional teams.
• Self-starter with motivation to drive solutions to completion.

Responsibilities

• Analyze nonconformances in metallic and composite structures, systems installations, motors, batteries, and mechanical assemblies identified on the production line.
• Review engineering documentation and Nonconformance Reports to determine the engineering disposition.
• Collaborate with Design, Stress, M&P, EMI and other engineering departments for complex deviations requiring elevated approval.
• Develop and validate standard repair procedures.
• Represent MRB Engineering in Material Review Boards and resolve nonconformances to minimize production disruptions.
• Provide technical consultation and drawing interpretation to manufacturing and vendors.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective action processes (RCCA, 8D) with Quality and Production.

Skills

Aircraft structures knowledge

Design tolerances

Strong communication

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Materials Engineering

5+ years of related professional experience

Aerospace MRB experience

Tools

Catia/Enovia CAD

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 MRB Liaison Engineer Specialist evaluates and resolves a variety of engineering-related problems discovered during manufacturing and assembly, both internally and at suppliers. The successful candidate will provide a technical disposition for nonconforming parts and assemblies, ensuring compliance with type design, regulatory standards and airworthiness requirements. As a key element in the cross-functional collaboration between design engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance and regulatory authorities, your role will be pivotal in maintaining the structural and functional integrity of our aircraft while supporting efficient production flow.

How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:

• Analyze nonconformances in metallic and composite structures, systems installations, motors, batteries, and mechanical assemblies identified on the production line
• Review engineering documentation and Nonconformance Reports to determine the engineering disposition
• Collaborate with Design, Stress, M&P, EMI and other engineering departments for complex or out for scope deviations requiring elevated approval.
• Develop and validate standard repair procedures
• Represent MRB Engineering in Material Review Boards (MRBs) and ensure timely resolution of nonconformances to minimize production disruptions
• Provide technical consultation and drawing interpretation to all areas of the manufacturing facility and external vendors/suppliers
• Support root cause analysis and corrective action processes (e.g., RCCA, 8D) in collaboration with Quality and Production teams

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in either Mechanical, Aerospace, or Materials Engineering
• 5+ years of related professional experience
• Aerospace MRB experience
• Strong understanding of Aircraft structures and systems, design tolerances, composite and metallic repair principles
• Proficiency with 3D CAD Software (Catia/Enovia preferred)
• Excellent communication skills to interface with cross-functional and multi-disciplinary teams
• Self-starter and motivation to see solutions executed to completion

Above and Beyond Qualifications:

• Exposure to Digital Thread or Model-Based Definition (MBD) environments
• Experience with Stress Justification Reports or structural substantiation.\
• Experience with various manufacturing techniques and products

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Ability to ascend and descend ladders and/or stairs
• Ability to position self for inspection including confined, elevated, and loud noise spaces
• Ability to position self to move and/or transfer materials, equipment and/or supplies
• Ability to use tools, equipment, and technology necessary to do the job. This includes dexterity in instrument manipulation
• Medium work: may involve long portions of time on foot

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

$100,000—$120,000 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.