R&D Engineer - Advanced Propulsion

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 an R&D Engineer, you will use your core technical competencies to design advanced propulsion solutions for the future of flight. You will be expected to leverage your experiences, knowledge, and first principles thinking towards problem solving to create an optimal product. You will utilize your knowledge of design for manufacturing, common tooling or process design constraints, quick concept prototyping, testing and down-selection to rapidly iterate on design ideas to design optimal systems. As part of a small team, you will solve complex problems with little direction and maximum autonomy.

How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:

• Key contributor to design activities for test and flight hardware
• Oversee / monitor ground and flight testing and ensure quality data is logged and captured
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to advance development efforts

Minimum Qualifications we are seeking:

• BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or related degree from an accredited University
• Minimum 5 years’ experience, with a proven track record, developing products through a full product life cycle - concept, prototype, validated design, and scaled production
• Demonstrated CAD proficiency
• Capable of simplifying a complex problem and provide an initial analysis to scope critical constraints and feature sizing
• Demonstrated ability to prototype quickly and effectively, using iterative cycles to down-select multiple concepts down to one in 1-2 weeks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Above and Beyond Qualifications that will distinguish you:

• Experience with SolidWorks or CATIA
• Experience with designing to aerospace or automotive level validation standards
• Experience with Google G -Suite and Slack

Physical Demands and Work Environment: Office work with some travel to customer and partner locations