Mechanical Design Engineer | Propulsion at Beta Technologies

South Burlington, Vermont, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Aviation, AerospaceIndustries

Requirements

Experience in FEA (ANSYS preferred)
Experience in CFD (Solidworks Flow Sim or FloEFD preferred)
GD&T master
Matlab (data analysis, AppDesigner for GUIs)
Strong knowledge of vibration
Experience with rotating machinery
Experience with electrical motors, inverters
Experience with controls of Surface Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machine (SPMSM)
Ability to talk or hear regularly
Ability to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls frequently
Ability to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms occasionally
Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds occasionally
Specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus

Responsibilities

Design products with CATIA, create drawings and manage BOMs
Perform hand calculations and/or FEA to ensure product integrity at minimum weight
Develop and build prototypes and run experiments to inform future designs
Collaborate with internal and external fabricators and the supply chain team to see parts through manufacturing
Develop scalable manufacturing processes in parallel with product design
Collaborate with the manufacturing team to bring products to production
Collaborate with the systems and certification team to ensure certifiability of products

Skills

CATIA

FEA

ANSYS

CFD

Solidworks Flow Sim

FloEFD

GD&T

Matlab

SPMSM

rotating machinery

Beta Technologies

Develops eVTOL aircraft and charging systems

About Beta Technologies

BETA Technologies develops electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft and the charging infrastructure needed to support them. Their eVTOL aircraft are designed for both passenger and cargo transport, providing a sustainable alternative to traditional air travel. The company also installs and maintains charging systems, ensuring that clients have the necessary support for electric flight. BETA Technologies stands out from competitors by offering a comprehensive solution that includes both the aircraft and the infrastructure, catering to commercial airlines and logistics companies. The goal of BETA Technologies is to make air travel greener, safer, and more efficient, contributing to a significant reduction in carbon emissions in the aerospace sector.

South Burlington, VermontHeadquarters

2017Year Founded

$1,171.2MTotal Funding

SERIES_CCompany Stage

Automotive & Transportation, Energy, AerospaceIndustries

501-1,000Employees

Risks

Increased competition from companies like ORB Aerospace could impact Beta's market share.

Dependence on state funding poses risks if government priorities shift away from electric aviation.

Rapid technological advancements could render Beta's offerings obsolete without continuous innovation.

Differentiation

Beta Technologies focuses on clean aviation with electric aircraft and propulsion systems.

The company offers a comprehensive eVTOL ecosystem, including aircraft and charging infrastructure.

Beta Technologies targets commercial airlines and logistics companies for sustainable air transport solutions.

Upsides

Beta Technologies raised $318 million in Series C funding in October 2024.

The FAA's updated eVTOL certification processes benefit Beta Technologies' aircraft approval.

Increased interest in urban air mobility drives demand for Beta's eVTOL aircraft.

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