Composites Design and Manufacturing Engineer | Advanced Concepts

About the role

BETA Technologies is seeking a Composites Design and Manufacturing Engineer to join our advanced concepts team. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in composites design, manufacturing, and integration, with a focus on sustainable aviation solutions.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Create assembly and part level drawings, technical data packages, and BOMs
• 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
• Supplier management and development for R&D composite tooling + parts
• 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

Requirements

• Good understanding of aircraft material systems requirements and associated tooling
• Experience with various machine shop tools: lathe, mill, welder, machining of composite
• Experience with Design, Review, and Change processes
• Experience with supplier management and development for R&D composite tooling + parts
• Experience with development of material systems for Aerospace applications with emphasis on low cost prototype pathways including out of autoclave

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in composites design and manufacturing
• Strong proficiency in CAD software and manufacturing processes
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Skills

• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA)
• Experience with manufacturing processes for composites
• Understanding of aircraft material systems requirements
• Experience with supplier management and development
• Experience with development of material systems for Aerospace applications

Benefits

• Competitive Total Compensation package including RSUs and PSUs
• Onsite healthcare, comprehensive medical coverage, dental and vision
• Short- and long-term disability, and paid parental leave
• Daily lunch provided, and flight lessons included
• Additional perks that make work genuinely rewarding

Pay

$110,000 - $145,000 USD

Schedule

Full-time