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Mechanical Design Engineer | Cabin Systems
BETA Technologies
Design
South Burlington, VT, USA
Posted on Sep 3, 2025
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 Design Engineer will contribute to the development of Interiors, Doors & Transparencies, and Cabin Equipment from concept through product certification. The Engineer will focus on the design,
implementation, and producibility of a wide range of products while also consuming and negotiating functions, requirements, and means of compliance. The ideal candidate is highly collaborative, detail-oriented, and experienced in integrating products into vehicles with interfaces to Primary Structures, Electrical Harnesses, Avionics, Flight Instruments & Flight Controls. Similarly, this candidate must be adept in balancing design feedback from; Systems/Safety, Stress, Manufacturing, Certification, Human Factors, and Flight Test engineering groups as well as Industrial Design.
How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:
- Develop and Maintain 2D & 3D Datasets in a controlled PLM Environment using Catia V6.
- Design and build prototypes, test benches, and conduct trade studies to inform and improve product performance.
- Interpret, and incorporate systems & safety requirements to ensure products support verification methods and means of compliance.
- Collaborate with internal and external suppliers to optimize designs, improve manufacturability, and create cost effective solutions.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Minimum 5-10 years of experience in Mechanical Design.
- High Proficiency of 3D CAD software (Catia V6 preferred).
- Experience designing composite and metallic structures.
- Strong reading comprehension skills to interpret regulatory documents and industry standards.
- Flexibility, and ability to work hard with minimal supervision to meet ambitious goals and tight deadlines.
- Experience working in production environments, making real-time decisions to resolve requests for support as well as implementing long-term design solutions.
Above and Beyond Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience in mechanical design for Part 23, 25, 27, or 29 aircraft.
- Ability to perform hand calculations, and FEA to inform design choices.
- Draw on knowledge of best practices and common constructions methods for aviation interiors and mechanical systems to support the design of new products.
- Hands-on manufacturing experience in both metallic and composite assemblies, applying knowledge of tooling/equipment/consumables and selective GD&T to minimize cost and improve manufacturability.
- Familiarity with injection molding design & manufacturing processes.
- Self-starter that is organized, and a team player.
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.