Senior Structural Dynamics Engineer – Advanced Concepts

BETA Technologies, Inc.; Burlington, Northern (VT, KY); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

BETA Technologies, Inc. in Vermont seeks a Senior Structural Dynamics Engineer to provide senior technical ownership for structural dynamics, vibration, and aeroelastic model integration for an advanced narrowbody aircraft.

The role will establish methods, models, and test-correlation strategies to manage coupled wing, pylon, open-fan, and airframe dynamic risk. The position is onsite at our South Burlington, VT office, with occasional hybrid arrangements and monthly visits to other sites as

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of structural dynamics, vibration, aeroelasticity, or aircraft dynamic-test experience.
• Deep understanding of modal analysis, damping, finite element methods, and model correlation.
• Experience with NASTRAN, FEMAP, MATLAB, Python, or comparable dynamics-analysis tools.
• Demonstrated technical leadership across multidisciplinary aircraft-development interfaces.
• US Person to be considered for the role.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of mass- and stiffness-representative FE models for modal, vibration, forced-response, transient, and aeroelastic analyses.
• Define the structural-dynamics analysis plan, model architecture, interfaces, quality checks, and technical-review approach.
• Assess coupled wing, pylon, propulsion, control-surface, and aircraft-system dynamic behavior, including open-fan excitation and whirl-flutter risk.
• Translate analysis results into stiffness, mass-property, damping, isolation, instrumentation, and structural design requirements.
• Plan ground vibration, component vibration, structural coupling, and model-correlation activities for later program phases.
• Coordinate structural models and assumptions with Loads, Aeroelasticity, Flight Controls, Propulsion, Stress, Design, Test, and team counterparts.
• Guide mitigation trades and communicate dynamic risk, uncertainty, and recommended decisions to program leadership.
• Mentor other engineers and improve reusable analysis methods and automation.

Skills

7+ years of structural dynamics

Modal analysis

Damping

Finite element methods

Model correlation

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelors in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NASTRAN

FEMAP

MATLAB

Python

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 Senior Structural Dynamics Engineer will provide senior technical ownership for structural dynamics, vibration, and aeroelastic model integration for an advanced narrowbody aircraft. The role will establish the methods, models, requirements, and test-correlation strategy needed to manage coupled wing, pylon, open-fan, control-system, and airframe dynamic risk. 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:

• Lead development of mass- and stiffness-representative finite element models for modal, vibration, forced-response, transient, and aeroelastic analyses
• Define the structural-dynamics analysis plan, model architecture, interfaces, quality checks, and technical-review approach
• Assess coupled wing, pylon, propulsion, control-surface, and aircraft-system dynamic behavior, including open-fan excitation and whirl-flutter risk
• Translate analysis results into stiffness, mass-property, damping, isolation, clearance, instrumentation, and structural design requirements
• Plan ground vibration, component vibration, structural coupling, and model-correlation activities for later program phases
• Coordinate structural models and assumptions with Loads, Aeroelasticity, Flight Controls, Propulsion, Stress, Design, Test, and team counterparts
• Guide mitigation trades and communicate dynamic risk, uncertainty, and recommended decisions to program leadership
• Mentor other engineers and improve reusable analysis methods and automation

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• Seven or more years of structural dynamics, vibration, aeroelasticity, or aircraft dynamic-test experience
• Deep understanding of modal analysis, damping, forced response, finite element methods, and model correlation
• Experience with NASTRAN, FEMAP, MATLAB, Python, or comparable dynamics-analysis tools
• Demonstrated technical leadership across multidisciplinary aircraft-development interfaces
• Must be a US Person to be considered for the role

Above and Beyond Qualifications:

• Transport-aircraft wing, pylon, propulsion-installation, control-surface, flutter, or whirl-flutter experience
• Experience planning and correlating ground vibration or component dynamic tests
• Knowledge of Part 25 structural-dynamics and aeroelastic certification considerations

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

This role requires extended computer work and regular access to office, laboratory, hangar, and test environments. Occasional travel, nonstandard test hours, and ause of standard personal protective 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

$135,000 — $155,000 USD

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.