Mechanical Engineer | Doors & Transparencies

BETA Technologies • South Burlington, VT

11d • $100,000 - $150,000

About The Position

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 Doors & Transparencies for BETA’s CX300 and A250. This engineer will leverage experience and engineering best practices to design and certify composite door structures and latching systems that support occupant ingress/egress and cargo loading by ground crews. Their skills and experiences will shape design decisions from early-stage concepts through production, 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.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of experience design in mechanical systems.
• Demonstrated experience developing composite structures on FAA certification programs.
• Proficiency of 3D CAD software (Catia V6 preferred).
• Use of FEA and hand-calculations to support and inform concept development.
• Communication and leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum 10 years of experience design in mechanical systems.
• Demonstrated experience developing composite structures on FAA certification programs.
• Proficiency of 3D CAD software (Catia V6 preferred).
• Use of FEA and hand-calculations to support and inform concept development.
• Communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• 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 qualification, functional, and Inspection test plans.
• Track and report design and deliverable status to maintain company program awareness.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to minimize cost and improve product manufacturability.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed