Beta Technologies

Composites Design and Manufacturing Engineer | Advanced Concepts

Beta Technologies$110K — $145K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in composites design and manufacturing
  • Strong background in supplier management and composite tooling development
  • Proficient in CAD for creating assemblies and manufacturing models
  • Hands-on experience with machine shop tools for composite machining
  • Familiarity with material systems requirements in aerospace applications
  • Experience in fabricating first article components and developing layup methodologies
  • Ability to mentor and guide team members, supporting agile project timelines

Responsibilities

  • Design CAD models for composite components and tooling
  • Collaborate with fabricators to oversee manufacturing processes
  • Integrate various aircraft systems into structural designs
  • Prepare detailed assembly drawings and technical documentation
  • Enhance design processes through reviews and improvements
  • Build prototypes and conduct experiments for design validation
  • Guide and mentor team members while coordinating project goals

Benefits

  • Includes Restricted Stock Units and Performance Stock Units for equity sharing
  • Onsite healthcare access and comprehensive medical coverage
  • Dental and vision insurance provided
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance included
  • Paid parental leave offered
  • Daily lunch provided at the office
  • Unique perks such as flight lessons for employees
Full Job Description
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


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

$110,000-$145,000 USD

Build 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, 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.

We encourage all driven candidates to apply, even if they do not meet every listed qualification.

About Beta Technologies

Beta Technologies, is a Burlington, Vermont-based aerospace manufacturer developing electric vertical take off and landing aircraft for the cargo and logistics industry. The company has also developed a network of specially designed charging infrastructure to support their aircraft. The company was founded by Kyle Clark in 2017.
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