Structural Dynamics 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 Structural Dynamics Engineer will develop and apply structural dynamic models and analyses for an advanced narrowbody aircraft. The role will support airframe and propulsion-integration design through modal, vibration, forced-response, aeroelastic, and test-correlation work. 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:

Develop and maintain mass- and stiffness-representative finite element models for structural dynamics and aeroelastic applications

Perform modal, harmonic, random-vibration, transient, and base-input analyses for aircraft structures and installed equipment

Evaluate wing, pylon, propulsion, control-surface, and aircraft-system dynamic response and identify governing sensitivities

Convert analysis results into clear structural, mass-property, damping, isolation, instrumentation, and interface requirements

Support ground vibration, component vibration, and structural coupling test planning and model correlation

Work with Loads, Aeroelasticity, Flight Controls, Propulsion, Stress, Design, Test, and Manufacturing teams

Document methods, assumptions, uncertainty, results, and design recommendations for technical reviews

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field

Three or more years of structural dynamics, vibration, aeroelasticity, finite element analysis, or related test experience

Strong fundamentals in modal analysis, structural dynamics, and finite element methods

Experience with NASTRAN, FEMAP, MATLAB, Python, or comparable engineering tools

Ability to communicate technical results and work effectively across engineering disciplines

Must be a US Person to be considered for the role

Above and Beyond Qualifications:

Aircraft wing, pylon, propulsion-installation, control-surface, flutter, or forced-response experience

Experience supporting ground vibration or component vibration testing and model correlation

Knowledge of aircraft certification considerations for structural dynamics or aeroelasticity

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

This role requires extended computer work and regular access to office, laboratory, hangar, and 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

$105,000 — $135,000 USD

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.