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Senior Structural Dynamics Engineer, Advanced Concepts

BETA Technologies · Plattsburgh, New York, United States; Raleigh, North Carolina, United States; South Burlington, Vermont, United States · On-site

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About BETA Technologies

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 Structural Dynamics Engineer will provide senior technical ownership for structural dynamics, vibration, and aeroelastic model integration for an advanced narrowbody aircraft. The role will establish the methods, models, requirements, and test-correlation strategy needed to manage coupled wing, pylon, open-fan, control-system, and airframe dynamic risk. 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
  • Seven or more years of structural dynamics, vibration, aeroelasticity, or aircraft dynamic-test experience
  • Deep understanding of modal analysis, damping, forced response, finite element methods, and model correlation
  • Experience with NASTRAN, FEMAP, MATLAB, Python, or comparable dynamics-analysis tools
  • Demonstrated technical leadership across multidisciplinary aircraft-development interfaces
  • Must be a US Person to be considered for the role
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 Structural Dynamics Engineer will provide senior technical ownership for structural dynamics, vibration, and aeroelastic model integration for an advanced narrowbody aircraft. The role will establish the methods, models, requirements, and test-correlation strategy needed to manage coupled wing, pylon, open-fan, control-system, and airframe dynamic risk. 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.

  • Lead development of mass- and stiffness-representative finite element models for modal, vibration, forced-response, transient, and aeroelastic analyses
  • Define the structural-dynamics analysis plan, model architecture, interfaces, quality...

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