BETA Technologies is creating an electric transportation ecosystem that’s safe, reliable and sustainable. A relentlessly focused team is building an extensive charging infrastructure and ALIA, the world’s most technologically advanced electric vertical aircraft (EVA).
BETA’s platform and products are strikingly simple. Prioritization of safety and a pragmatic approach to certification drive elegant redundancy, appropriate diversity of implementation and simplicity of control. ALIA’s fixed-pitch propellers and centrally located batteries make it an inherently stable aircraft that is safe to fly and easy to maneuver.
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.
As a Metallic Stress Engineer for the Structures team, you will be responsible for reviewing and generating Fatigue & Damages Tolerance structural analyses of aircraft metallic structures.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:
support sample test execution and full-scale testanalyze coupon test results to determine material properties perform fatigue and damage tolerance analysescompare expected and actual fatigue spectrumperform trade studiescomplete hand calculations and FEM analysis of structuresperform stress analysis based on internal loadsprovide support to other internal departments that may require your Stress skills
Minimum Qualifications we are seeking
Bachelor’s degree in aerospace or Mechanical Engineering, or related degree from an accredited University.Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience in structure and/or system stress ideally in fatigue and/or damage toleranceInterest in becoming an expert in metallic fatigue and damage toleranceBasic knowledge of FEM using industry recognized toolsCreation and validation of finite element models at different scale (Global and detailed) an assetBasic knowledge of PDM/PLM systemsProgramming skills Excellent written and verbal communication skillsSelf-motivated, team player
Above and Beyond Qualifications that will distinguish you
Experience with CATIA 3DExperienceExperience with Google G -Suite and SlackTest plan experience