Mechanical Design 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 Mechanical Design Engineer will develop high-lift-device mechanisms and installations for an advanced narrowbody aircraft. The role will turn aerodynamic and system requirements into practical flap and slat hardware, kinematics, actuation interfaces, and configuration-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 three-dimensional CAD, layouts, drawings, and interface definition for high-lift mechanisms, supports, tracks, hinges, linkages, actuation, sensors, and installation hardware

Build and evaluate kinematic and packaging models across the required operating envelope

Perform preliminary calculations and trade studies for mechanism loads, geometry, bearings, fasteners, tolerances, stiffness, clearances, and mass Design for assembly, rigging, inspection, maintenance, lubrication, wear, repair, manufacturing, and test access

Support tolerance analysis, drawing release, configuration control, supplier coordination, prototype build, fit checks, and functional testing

Work with High-Lift Aerodynamics, Loads, Structures, Stress, Systems Integration, Flight Controls, Safety, Manufacturing, and Test Document assumptions, interfaces, design decisions, open risks, and verification needs

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Three or more years of aerospace mechanical design, mechanism design, actuation, or aircraft installation experience

Proficiency with CATIA, 3

DEXPERIENCE, or a comparable CAD and drawing environment

Working knowledge of kinematics, bearings, joints, fasteners, tolerances, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, and mechanical load paths

Experience supporting hardware through design, build, fit check, and test

Must be a US Person to be considered for the role Above and Beyond

Qualifications:

Aircraft flap, slat, control-surface, landing-gear, door, actuation, or other mechanism-design experience

Experience with hydraulic or electromechanical actuation, rigging, wear, lubrication, maintainability, or jam-risk assessment

Experience supporting prototype or flight-test aircraft in a fast-paced development environment

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

This role requires extended computer and CAD work and regular work around aircraft, mechanisms, laboratories, manufacturing areas, and test equipment. Occasional travel, hands-on hardware work, and use of a standard protecting 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 $120,000—$140,000 USDBuild 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,…