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 Mechanical Engineer will design and guide the development of Interiors for BETA’s CX300 and A250 aircraft. This engineer will leverage experience and engineering best practices to develop and certify commodities such as monuments and liners. Their skills and experiences will shape design decisions from early-stage concepts through sustainment and field maintenance. They will also support certification by ensuring verification strategies are well-aligned with Beta’s methods of compliance, and by working in conjunction with Test Engineers to draft and execute test plans.
The ideal candidate is highly collaborative, detail-oriented, and focused. This role will primarily collaborate with Design, Stress, Manufacturing, and Quality teams during development, as well as Systems, Safety, Program Management and Certification
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How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation: - Develop and Maintain 2D & 3D Datasets in a controlled PLM Environment using Catia V6.
- Design products for certification based on requirements, and accepted means of compliance.
- Develop and build prototypes and run experiments to support design concept development.
- Create documentation for certification such as Flammability Test Plans, Compliance Collectors, etc.
- Track and report design and deliverable status to maintain program awareness.
- Collaborate with internal and external manufacturing resources to minimize cost and improve manufacturability.
Minimum Qualifications: - Minimum 5-10 years of experience.
- Demonstrated experience in mechanical design on FAA Certification Programs.
- Ability to perform hand calculations and Finite Element Analysis.
- Proficiency of 3D CAD software (Catia V6 preferred).
- Communication and leadership skills required.
- Self-starter that is organized, and a team player.
Above and Beyond Qualifications:- Experience working in production environments, making real-time decisions to deviate, and then implementing long-term solutions.
- Hands-on manufacturing experience in both metallic and composite assemblies.
- Knowledge of performance-based certification processes, and deliverables.
- Flammability test planning and execution to meet Part 23 (or similar) FAA approved means of compliance.
- Ability to perform hand calculations and Finite Element Analysis.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
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$100,000 - $150,000 a year
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.
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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.
