Mechanical Engineer | Environmental Controls & Cabin Systems

BETA Technologies • South Burlington, VT

3d • $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 and integration of Environmental Control, Interior Lighting, and Cargo Smoke Detection systems for BETA’s CX300 and A250 aircraft. This engineer will leverage experience and engineering best practices to develop system components. Their skills and experiences will shape design decisions from early-stage concepts through sustainment and field maintenance. They’ll directly contribute to system certification by proposing verification methods for means of compliance, and by working in conjunction with Test Engineers to draft, execute, and report results.
The ideal candidate is highly collaborative, detail-oriented, and focused. This role will primarily collaborate with Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing, Stress, and Quality teams during development, as well as Systems, Safety, Program Management and Certification.

Requirements

• Minimum 5-10 years of experience.
• Proficiency using 3D CAD software to support the integration of aircraft systems.
• Demonstrated experience designing Environmental Control Systems on FAA projects.
• Ability to define and negotiate system functional, interface, and performance requirements.
• Experience working in production environments, supporting integration & troubleshooting.
• Communication and leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

• Designs with consideration of Pilot / Occupant needs in both normal operation and emergency conditions for; Environmental Control, Interior Lighting, and Cargo Smoke Detection systems.
• Strong understanding of New Product Introduction with exposure to requirements development.
• Ability to interpret FAA regulations and design ensuring compliance to the accepted means.
• Experience drafting and executing Qualification & Functional Test Planning.
• Knowledge of performance-based certification processes, and deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Propose design architecture and component selection of simple and complex cabin systems.
• Develop, build, and iterate through prototypes to inform type-design.
• Maintain 2D & 3D Datasets in a controlled PLM Environment using Catia V6.
• Conduct DfM analyses to minimize cost and improve manufacturability.
• Track and report design status to maintain program awareness.
• Create certification deliverables such as Functional and Qualification Test Plans.

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
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees