Modeling and Performance Engineer | Flight Sciences

BETA Technologies

77d • $85,000 - $130,000

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 Modeling and Performance Engineer will be responsible for analyzing, modeling, and testing fixed wing and vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft performance. They will work with component and aircraft-level test data to identify improvements in underlying models to better estimate and optimize aircraft performance. They will also develop and maintain company performance tools that are validated, traceable, and scalable. This role will span both R&D and Certification activities, supporting concepts from design through flight test demonstrations of regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• 3-5 years of experience in aircraft performance analysis and/or flight testing
• Experience modeling and simulating aircraft dynamics and associated subsystems
• Experience with MATLAB, Simulink, and Python
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Masters degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• Experience with system identification techniques, from test definition through analysis and model validation
• Experience with aerodynamic analysis methods of varying fidelity (panel methods, CFD, etc.)
• Experience building and maintaining performance tools that generate work products such as mission profiles, performance charts, and performance projections
• In-depth knowledge of design, analysis, and flight test validation of aircraft control laws

Responsibilities

• Conduct aircraft performance analyses for both fixed and VTOL aircraft across all phases of flight
• Develop mission profile analyses and associated tools for subsystem design, flight planning, Pilot Operating Handbook (POH) performance charts, and concepts of operations (CONOPs) development
• Support performance flight testing from test card generation to data reduction, model updates, and certification reports

Benefits

• $85,000 - $130,000 a year
• Competitive pay based on skills, experience, and industry background
• Commitment to fair and equitable pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees