Aircraft Loads Engineer | Flight Sciences

How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field
• At least 3-5 years of experience in aircraft loads analysis and testing, including steady state maneuvers, abrupt maneuvers, gust response, landing loads, and miscellaneous conditions such as canopy loads, etc.
• Experience with aerodynamic analysis methods of varying fidelity (panel methods, CFD, etc.)
• Experience in the use of industry standard loads analysis software such as NASTRAN, FEMAP, etc.
• Experience with MATLAB, Python, and CAD tools (CATIA, SolidWorks, etc.)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Curiosity and ability to identify and rapidly implement new requirements and analysis processes for next generation aircraft

Above and Beyond Qualifications

• Experience with load case definition and analysis in vertical flight, particularly for novel aircraft configurations with industry standard tools such as RCAS
• Demonstrable understanding of aircraft flight controls and impact of fly by wire systems on loads development
• Experience with design and analysis of loads mitigation strategies
• Experience as a FAA Designated Engineering Representative (DER)
• 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.