BETA Technologies is creating an electric transportation ecosystem that’s safe, reliable and sustainable. Backed by Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies (VCET).
About the role
The Senior Stress Engineer will size and substantiate primary and secondary structure for an advanced narrowbody aircraft through conceptual and preliminary design. The role will establish credible structural margins and design guidance across global airframe sizing, wing–pylon and high-lift interfaces, composite and metallic structure, and joints. This position will be based onsite at our South Burlington, VT office location, our Raleigh, NC office. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
- Five or more years of aircraft structural analysis, sizing, or substantiation experience
- Strong fundamentals in mechanics of materials, structural stability, finite element analysis, and aircraft load paths
- Experience with NASTRAN, FEMAP, HyperMesh, Abaqus, or comparable structural-analysis tools
- Experience analyzing metallic, composite, or hybrid aerospace structures and joints
- Ability to communicate assumptions, limitations, margins, and design recommendations clearly
More about this role
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 Senior Stress Engineer will size and substantiate primary and secondary structure for an advanced narrowbody aircraft through conceptual and preliminary design. The role will establish credible structural margins and design guidance across global airframe sizing, wing–pylon and high-lift interfaces, composite and metallic structure, and joints. This position will be based onsite at our South Burlington, VT office location, our Raleigh, NC office. Remote candidates may be considered for a hybrid role, with monthly visits to South Burlington, VT for in person work.
- Perform classical and finite element stress analysis of aircraft primary and secondary structures under static, dynamic, ground, pressurization, thermal, and system-interface loads
- Develop global and local finite element models, free-body diagrams, load...
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