Build 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.

Build engineers work with the design, tooling, supply chain, and technician teams to execute R&D assemblies on tight deadlines. You will be responsible for developing the process and tooling to build new structural assemblies with a scope that spans from high level design feedback that improves manufacturability to setting daily goals for technicians on a build.

How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:

• Develop and implement the process to build first and early iterations of structures

• Design tooling that positions and moves components and controls their temperature as dictated by the process

• Review part, assembly, and tool designs and question constraints and complexity

• Manage the BOM for complicated assemblies and communicate build dependencies to supply chain

• Estimate build timelines and resource demands accurately and report progress

• Lead build efforts on the shop floor by receiving and giving feedback to technicians and catching build issues before damage is done

• Take responsibility for build quality and evaluate and report damage conscientiously

• Iterate during and after each build with new tools, new orders of operations, and modifications to assembly design to reduce build time and increase build quality.

• Use FMEA & DOE techniques to determine root cause and execute corrective actions of manufacturing process problems, workmanship defects, test failures, etc.

• Generate manufacturing assembly documentation to support future builds

• Design and implement manufacturing aids to assist with precision locating, drilling, fastening, and bonding of structures

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field

• 2+ years of hands-on engineering experience

• Driven to solve hard technical problems with rigor and attention to detail — you don't let ambiguity sit

• Clear communicator who actively collaborates across disciplines and knows when to pull in the right expertise

• Comfortable fabricating parts, working hands-on with physical assemblies, and troubleshooting in a fast-moving build environment

• Strong understanding of composite and machined metallic component manufacturing processes

• Proficiency with CAD design tools; 3DX/CATIA preferred

Above and Beyond Qualifications:

• Background as a build engineer in an aerospace or large-vehicle environment

• Hands-on composites manufacturing experience, including bonding, drilling, and fastening

• Ability to operate a manual mill and lathe

• Working knowledge of GD&T, metrology tools, and aerospace assembly methods

• Familiarity with ASTM, AS/ISO9001, and Type Certification processes

• Understanding of design for assembly, rate manufacturing, and mechanics of materials — with the ability to perform and present calculations

• Exposure to Mechatronics

• Knowledge of aircraft structures, systems, or interiors

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment described below are representative of what a Team Member must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you need an accommodation at any point, during the hiring process or on the job, please let us know. We're glad to work with you.

Depending on the role, the work may involve:

• Indoor and outdoor work in a range of conditions, including hot, cold, wet, and humid environments.

• Movement throughout the day, including varied amounts of walking, standing, sitting, bending, reaching, stooping, kneeling, and crouching.

• Climbing ladders and stairs.

• Balancing, meaning keeping steady to prevent falls while walking, standing, or crouching on narrow or slippery surfaces.

• Handling objects, including seizing, holding, grasping, turning, picking, and punching.

• Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds.

• Safely operating material handling equipment, such as forklifts and pallet jacks.

• Working with small parts and components (some positions).

• Working around variable noise levels, fumes or airborne particles, and hazardous chemicals. These conditions require personal protective equipment (PPE), such as face protection (safety glasses, goggles, face shields, respirators), gloves, and hearing protection.

• Office work using standard office equipment, including a computer.

• Travel by air or automobile.

• Working varying shifts and hours to keep operations running smoothly across the organization.

The specific vision abilities this role requires include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. We're happy to talk through the specific requirements of this role during the interview process. 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 $100,000—$125,000 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.

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.