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 toolingWork with internal and external fabricators to see parts through manufacturingIntegration of different systems installed within the aircraft structureGood understanding of aircraft material systems requirements and associated toolingCreate assembly and part level drawings, technical data packages, and BOMsFollow Design, Review, and Change processes, and assist in process improvementsDevelop and build first article components, assemble prototypes and run experiments to inform future designsMentoring team members, and coordinating agile team goals and timelinesParticipate in cross-functional design reviewsDevelopment of scalable manufacturing processes in parallel with product designMinimum Qualifications:Supplier management and development for R&D composite tooling + partsDedicated supply chain support proxy for R&D composite toolingLayup of first article components and working with vendors (internal and external) on layup methodology developmentExperience with various machine shop tools: lathe, mill, welder, machining of compositeDevelopment of material systems for Aerospace applications with emphasis on low cost prototype pathways including out of autoclave$110,000 - $145,000 a yearThe 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.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.Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. BETA Technologies participates in E-Verify.We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.