Structures Design Engineer - Advanced Concepts

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

Benefits offered by this job

Restricted Stock Units and Performance

onsite healthcare in Vermont

comprehensive medical coverage

dental and vision

short- and long-term disability

paid parental leave

daily lunch provided

flight lessons

range of additional perks

Job summary

BETA Technologies in Vermont is seeking a Structures Design Engineer on the Advanced Systems team to develop airframe components from concept through flight test. You will translate requirements, loads, and manufacturing constraints into structural designs and controlled product definitions, with onsite work in South Burlington, VT and Raleigh, NC; remote/hybrid options include periodic visits.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Stress, Loads, Aerodynamics, and Suppliers, with CAD in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering required.
• 2+ years aircraft structural design or related aerospace experience.
• Proficiency with CATIA, 3DEXPERIENCE, or comparable CAD tools.
• Knowledge of load paths, structural sizing, joints, fasteners, GD&T, configuration control.
• Experience producing detailed CAD drawings and controlled definitions.
• Ability to document assumptions and communicate risks clearly.
• US Person required.

Responsibilities

• Develop primary and secondary airframe components.
• Create and maintain 3D CAD drawings and controlled definitions.
• Translate requirements and loads into structural designs.
• Support structural layout and interface trades.
• Perform sizing and collaborate with Stress to substantiate designs.
• Design for manufacturing, assembly, weight, and cost.
• Coordinate with multiple teams and suppliers.

Skills

Aerospace structural design

CAD proficiency

Documentation & risk communication

Interfacing with cross-functionalTeams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Tools

CATIA

3DEXPERIENCE

GD&T

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.

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

$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.

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.

• Restricted Stock Units and Performance Stock Units for all full-time team members
• onsite healthcare in Vermont
• comprehensive medical coverage
• dental and vision
• short- and long-term disability
• paid parental leave
• daily lunch provided
• yes—flight lessons are part of the experience
• range of additional perks that make work here genuinely rewarding

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.