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 Mechanical Engineer will design and guide the development and integration of Environmental Control, Interior Lighting, and Cargo Smoke Detection systems for BETA’s CX300 and A250 aircraft. This engineer will leverage experience and engineering best practices to develop system components. Their skills and experiences will shape design decisions from early-stage concepts through sustainment and field maintenance. They’ll directly contribute to system certification by proposing verification methods for means of compliance, and by working in conjunction with Test Engineers to draft, execute, and report results.

The ideal candidate is highly collaborative, detail-oriented, and focused. This role will primarily collaborate with Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing, Stress, and Quality teams during development, as well as Systems, Safety, Program Management and Certification.

How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:

● Propose design architecture and component selection of simple and complex cabin systems.

● Develop, build, and iterate through prototypes to inform type-design.

● Maintain 2D & 3D Datasets in a controlled PLM Environment using Catia V6.

● Conduct DfM analyses to minimize cost and improve manufacturability.

● Track and report design status to maintain program awareness.

● Create certification deliverables such as Functional and Qualification Test Plans.

Minimum Qualifications:

● Minimum 5-10 years of experience.

● Proficiency using 3D CAD software to support the integration of aircraft systems.

● Demonstrated experience designing Environmental Control Systems on FAA projects.

● Ability to define and negotiate system functional, interface, and performance requirements.

● Experience working in production environments, supporting integration & troubleshooting.

● Communication and leadership skills.

Above and Beyond Qualifications:

● Designs with consideration of Pilot / Occupant needs in both normal operation and emergency conditions for; Environmental Control, Interior Lighting, and Cargo Smoke Detection systems.

● Strong understanding of New Product Introduction with exposure to requirements development.

● Ability to interpret FAA regulations and design ensuring compliance to the accepted means.

● Experience drafting and executing Qualification & Functional Test Planning.

● Knowledge of performance-based certification processes, and deliverables.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

$100,000 - $150,000 a year

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.

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.

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.

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Mechanical Engineer | Environmental Controls & Cabin Systems