Stress Engineer – Advanced Concepts

BETA Technologies, Inc.; Burlington, Northern (VT, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flight lessons

RSUs/PSUs

Onsite healthcare (VT)

Lunch provided

Paid parental leave

Job summary

BETA Technologies, Inc. in South Burlington, VT (onsite) and Raleigh, NC offices is seeking a Stress Engineer to own structural analysis methods, sizing substantiation, and independent design validation for aircraft development.

Hybrid options may be considered with periodic visits to Vermont. You'll produce analysis plans, FEMs, and margin summaries, coordinate with Structures Design, Loads, Dynamics, and Composites, and document assumptions in configuration-controlled records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, or related engineering; 0–3 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of statics, mechanics of materials, structural load paths, stress/strain, margins of safety, and linear FEA.
• Experience with NASTRAN/FEMAP/Patran/Abaqus/ANSYS/HyperMesh or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate technical assumptions and work across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Performs global and local analysis, defines allowables and margins, evaluates joints and stability, and documents assumptions and limitations
• Coordinate with Structures Design; Loads; Dynamics; M&P; Composites
• Produce and maintain Analysis plans; FEMs; sizing reports; margin summaries; risk items
• Support the Program Director / Chief Engineer by providing independent evidence that design load paths and sizing are credible
• Document assumptions, interfaces, decisions, risks, and verification needs in configuration-controlled engineering records
• Communicate status, unresolved issues, and recommended actions clearly in technical and program reviews

Skills

Statics

Mechanics of materials

Structural load paths

Stress/strain

Finite element analysis

NASTRAN

FEMAP

Patran

Abaqus

ANSYS

HyperMesh

Cross-disciplinary communication

Education

Bachelors in aerospace

ABET-accredited engineering

Tools

NASTRAN

FEMAP

Patran

Abaqus

ANSYS

HyperMesh

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 Stress Engineer will own structural analysis methods, sizing substantiation and independent challenge of design concepts. The role supports aircraft development while building methods, evidence, and reusable capability for broader Advanced Systems teams. 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:

• Performs global and local analysis, defines allowables and margins, evaluates joints and stability, and documents assumptions and limitations
• Coordinate with Structures Design; Loads; Dynamics; M&P; Composites
• Produce and maintain Analysis plans; FEMs; sizing reports; margin summaries; risk items
• Support the Program Director / Chief Engineer by provides independent evidence that design load paths and sizing are credible
• Document assumptions, interfaces, decisions, risks, and verification needs in configuration-controlled engineering records
• Communicate status, unresolved issues, and recommended actions clearly in technical and program reviews

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace , mechanical, civil/structural engineering, or a related engineering discipline; 0–3 years of relevant experience. Relevant internships, research, design-team work, or substantial academic projects may satisfy the experience expectation
• Working knowledge of statics, mechanics of materials, structural load paths, stress/strain, margins of safety, and linear finite-element analysis. Able to construct or check basic models, document loads and boundary conditions, assess results for reasonableness, and communicate assumptions and limitations. Familiarity with metallic and composite aircraft structures and at least one commercial FEA or pre/post-processing environment
• Coursework, internship, research, or project evidence using NASTRAN/FEMAP, Patran, Abaqus, ANSYS, HyperMesh, or an equivalent tool. Evidence may include a technical report, analysis portfolio, design-team substantiation package, or documented correlation/checking exercise
• Ability to communicate technical assumptions, limitations, risks, and recommendations clearly and work effectively across disciplines
• Must be a US Person to be considered for the role

Above and Beyond Qualifications:

• Experience supporting a new aircraft, transport-category aircraft, or another safety-critical complex product
• Experience taking work from concept through design review, build, integration, test, or certification evidence
• Experience improving engineering methods, automation, data quality, or cross-functional execution

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

This role requires extended computer work and regular access to office, laboratory, manufacturing, hangar, and structural-test environments. Occasional travel and use 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

$85,000 — $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, 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.