Senior Composites Design Engineer - Burlington | Structures

BETA Technologies•South Burlington, VT

15d•$130,000 - $160,000

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. In this role, you will contribute to the design and development of primary and secondary composite airframe structures, from initial layout studies through conceptual and detailed design phases. You will support tooling definition, collaborate closely with suppliers, and provide ongoing production support to ensure design integrity and manufacturability. How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation: Design and develop composite structures, creating and refining 3D models using 3DExperience Composites Part Design (CPD). Select appropriate CPD methodologies based on manufacturing constraints and program requirements. Apply solid knowledge of composite materials and structural behavior to guide effective design solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including stress, manufacturing, and supply-chain, to meet specifications, certification, and schedule requirements. Work closely with internal and external fabricators to ensure smooth transition of designs into production. Follow review and change processes, supporting continuous improvement of design quality and workflows. Implement design modifications to maintain compliance with certification, airworthiness, and quality standards. Review, validate, and release designs for production in line with industry and company requirements. Apply expertise in composite manufacturing processes Draw on hands-on production or R&D experience to address practical build and integration challenges. Interpret and apply GD&T principles to ensure manufacturable, high-quality designs. Prepare vendor technical data packages to support suppliers and production readiness.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related field with strong mechanical design focus) from an accredited university.
10+ years of experience in composite structural design, ideally in the aerospace sector.
Advanced skills in 3D CAD software (3DExperience or CATIA/ENOVIA preferred).
Broad understanding of composite and hybrid composite-metallic structures and associated testing.
Strong organizational and communication skills, effective in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with self-stiffened skins, frame construction, and sandwich skin/frame design (an asset).

Responsibilities

Design and develop composite structures, creating and refining 3D models using 3DExperience Composites Part Design (CPD).
Select appropriate CPD methodologies based on manufacturing constraints and program requirements.
Apply solid knowledge of composite materials and structural behavior to guide effective design solutions.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including stress, manufacturing, and supply-chain, to meet specifications, certification, and schedule requirements.
Work closely with internal and external fabricators to ensure smooth transition of designs into production.
Follow review and change processes, supporting continuous improvement of design quality and workflows.
Implement design modifications to maintain compliance with certification, airworthiness, and quality standards.
Review, validate, and release designs for production in line with industry and company requirements.
Apply expertise in composite manufacturing processes Draw on hands-on production or R&D experience to address practical build and integration challenges.
Interpret and apply GD&T principles to ensure manufacturable, high-quality designs.
Prepare vendor technical data packages to support suppliers and production readiness.