Composites Design and Manufacturing 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 Composites and Manufacturing Engineer position is for a multi-faceted composites designer on the Advanced Concepts team at Beta. This person would work across teams to design end-to-end metallic and composite components for next-gen aircraft and peripherals. This person would also work to develop tooling, both internally and with external vendors, and support layup of first article components to inform production.

How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation::
• Design using CAD, managing all parts in detailed assemblies including composites with associated manufacturing models and tooling
• Work with internal and external fabricators to see parts through manufacturing
• Integration of different systems installed within the aircraft structure
• Good understanding of aircraft material systems requirements and associated tooling
• Create assembly and part level drawings, technical data packages, and BOMs
• Follow Design, Review, and Change processes, and assist in process improvements
• Develop and build first article components, assemble prototypes and run experiments to inform future designs
• Mentoring team members, and coordinating agile team goals and timelines
• Participate in cross-functional design reviews
• Development of scalable manufacturing processes in parallel with product design

Minimum Qualifications::
• Supplier management and development for R&D composite tooling + parts
• Dedicated supply chain support proxy for R&D composite tooling
• Layup of first article components and working with vendors (internal and external) on layup methodology development
• Experience with various machine shop tools: lathe, mill, welder, machining of composite
• Development of material systems for Aerospace applications with emphasis on low cost prototype pathways including out of autoclave

Build electric airplanes with us!

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.

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