Structural Dynamics Engineer – Advanced Concepts

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 Structural Dynamics Engineer will develop and apply structural dynamic models and analyses for an advanced narrowbody aircraft. The role will support airframe and propulsion-integration design through modal, vibration, forced-response, aeroelastic, and test-correlation work. 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 and maintain mass- and stiffness-representative finite element models for structural dynamics and aeroelastic applications
• Perform modal, harmonic, random-vibration, transient, and base-input analyses for aircraft structures and installed equipment
• Evaluate wing, pylon, propulsion, control-surface, and aircraft-system dynamic response and identify governing sensitivities
• Convert analysis results into clear structural, mass-property, damping, isolation, instrumentation, and interface requirements
• Support ground vibration, component vibration, and structural coupling test planning and model correlation
• Work with Loads, Aeroelasticity, Flight Controls, Propulsion, Stress, Design, Test, and Manufacturing teams
• Document methods, assumptions, uncertainty, results, and design recommendations for technical reviews

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• Three or more years of structural dynamics, vibration, aeroelasticity, finite element analysis, or related test experience
• Strong fundamentals in modal analysis, structural dynamics, and finite element methods
• Experience with NASTRAN, FEMAP, MATLAB, Python, or comparable engineering tools
• Ability to communicate technical results and work effectively across engineering disciplines
• Must be a US Person to be considered for the role

Above and Beyond

Qualifications:

• Aircraft wing, pylon, propulsion-installation, control-surface, flutter, or forced-response experience
• Experience supporting ground vibration or component vibration testing and model correlation
• Knowledge of aircraft certification considerations for structural dynamics or aeroelasticity

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

This role requires extended computer work and regular access to office, laboratory, hangar, and 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

$105,000 - $135,000 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.

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