Structures Design Engineer - Advanced Concepts

BETA Technologies; South Burlington (VT); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Flight lessons

Onsite healthcare

Daily lunch

Job summary

BETA Technologies is seeking a Structures Design Engineer to develop airframe components from concept through flight test. The role is based onsite in South Burlington, VT, with some hybrid options and occasional visits to the Raleigh, NC office.

You will create CAD data, define structures, and ensure manufacturability while coordinating with cross-functional teams. 2+ years in aerospace structure is required and US persons only.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.
• 2+ years of aircraft structural design or related aerospace product development.
• Proficient in CATIA or 3DEXPERIENCE CAD environments.
• Knowledge of load paths, sizing, composites/metallic design, joints, fasteners, GD&T, configuration control.
• Experience producing detailed CAD drawings and supporting hardware manufacture.
• Ability to document assumptions and communicate risks clearly.
• US Person required.

Responsibilities

• Develop primary and secondary metallic, composite, and hybrid airframe components.
• Create and maintain CAD drawings and definitions for structure, joints, interfaces.
• Translate requirements, loads, geometry, and constraints into structural designs.
• Support layout, configuration, and interface trades across airframe components.
• Perform preliminary sizing and hand calculations; work with Stress to mature designs.
• Design for manufacturing, assembly, inspection, maintainability, weight, cost, and schedule.
• Support design reviews, product release, manufacturing, build, and test issue resolution.
• Coordinate with Stress, Loads, Aerodynamics, Dynamics, Materials and Processes, Systems, Manufacturing, and suppliers.

Skills

Airframe design

CAD design

Structural sizing

GD&T

Detailed drawings

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical 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.

As a Structures Design Engineer on the Advanced Systems team, you will develop primary and secondary airframe components for advanced aircraft from concept through flight test. You will translate requirements, loads, interfaces, and manufacturing constraints into practical structural designs and 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 primary and secondary metallic, composite, and hybrid airframe components
• Create and maintain three-dimensional CAD, drawings, and controlled definition for structure, joints, interfaces, and installations
• Translate requirements, loads, geometry, systems interfaces, and manufacturing constraints into structural design requirements
• Support structural layout, configuration, and interface trades across airframe components
• Perform preliminary sizing and hand calculations; collaborate with Stress to mature and substantiate designs
• Design for manufacturing, assembly, inspection, maintainability, repair, weight, cost, and schedule
• Support design reviews, product release, manufacturing, build, and test issue resolution
• Coordinate with Stress, Loads, Aerodynamics, Dynamics, Materials and Processes, Systems, Manufacturing, and suppliers

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• 2+ years of aircraft structural design or related aerospace product-development experience
• Proficiency developing aerospace hardware in CATIA, 3DEXPERIENCE, or a comparable CAD environment
• Working knowledge of load paths, structural sizing, composite or metallic design, joints, fasteners, GD&T, and configuration control
• Experience producing detailed CAD, drawings, or controlled product definition and supporting hardware manufacture
• Ability to make sound design decisions, document assumptions, and communicate risks and interfaces clearly
• Must be a US Person to be considered for the role

Above and Beyond Qualifications:

• Aircraft structural design experience on wing, fuselage, empennage, control-surface, high-lift, propulsion-installation, or other airframe components
• Experience with both composite and metallic airframe structures or supplier design packages
• Experience supporting prototype build, structural test, flight test, airworthiness, certification, or manufacturing introduction

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

This role requires extended computer and CAD work and regular work in office, laboratory, manufacturing, and hangar environments. Occasional travel and use of standard personal protective equipment may be required.

Compensation

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.

$105,000 — $125,000 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.