Senior Stress Engineer, Advanced Concepts

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.How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:Perform classical and finite element stress analysis of aircraft primary and secondary structures under static, dynamic, ground, pressurization, thermal, and system-interface loadsDevelop global and local finite element models, free-body diagrams, load paths, internal loads, sizing methods, and margins of safetySupport parallel analysis lanes for global sizing and load paths; wing, pylon, and high-lift interfaces; and composites, joints, and local optimizationEvaluate strength, stability, stiffness, local failure, joint, bearing, bypass, buckling, crippling, and fastener-load behavior as applicableProvide timely sizing direction to structural designers and close the design-analysis loop as aircraft geometry evolvesDefine analysis assumptions, methods, allowables, load cases, model-validation needs, and structural test objectivesDocument analysis and technical risk for design reviews, partner interfaces, and future certification planningCoordinate with Loads, Structural Dynamics, Design, Composites, Materials and Processes, Test, Manufacturing, and suppliersMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related fieldFive or more years of aircraft structural analysis, sizing, or substantiation experienceStrong fundamentals in mechanics of materials, structural stability, finite element analysis, and aircraft load pathsExperience with NASTRAN, FEMAP, HyperMesh, Abaqus, or comparable structural-analysis toolsExperience analyzing metallic, composite, or hybrid aerospace structures and jointsAbility to communicate assumptions, limitations, margins, and design recommendations clearlyMust be a US Person to be considered for the roleAbove and Beyond Qualifications:Transport-category wing, pylon, fuselage, empennage, control-surface, pressure-cabin, or high-lift analysis experienceExperience with composite failure criteria, fatigue and damage tolerance, nonlinear analysis, or structural-test correlationExperience developing methods, automation, or certification-oriented substantiation documentationPhysical Demands and Work Environment:This role requires extended computer work and regular access to office, laboratory, manufacturing, hangar, and structural-test environments. Occasional travel and use of standard personal protective equipment may be required.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.Compensation$150,000—$180,000 USDBuild 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.