The Materials and Processes Engineer at BETA Technologies focuses on developing components for electric aviation, guiding teams, collaborating with suppliers, writing specifications, and overseeing testing and quality processes.
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.
BETA Technologies is looking for an experienced Materials and Processes Engineer (M&P) to join the team developing and manufacturing ALIA, an all-electric, vertical takeoff, electric aircraft (eVTOL). The ideal candidate is someone who has M&P experience in aerospace, experience in product development and excellent collaborative skills. The ability to guide design teams, manufacturing teams, and suppliers in the development/manufacturing of the aircraft is essential.
The ability to think outside the box and a strong mechanical intuition are important to troubleshoot design challenges and manufacturing issues. As an M&P Engineer you will be required quality materials, develop processes, improve manufacturing processes, work with quality, disposition NCR’s, and audit both internal and supplier facilities.
You will also be involved in R&D activities and consequently the writing of test plans and overseeing test execution. Testing will include material qualification, process development, component development, optimize manufacturability and anything else along the path of developing and efficiently manufacturing the aircraft.
How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:
- Guide and support the various design teams in the development of the aircraft components.
- Collaborate with suppliers for materials, components, equipment, etc.
- Work with manufacturing teams to optimize manufacturability of the aircraft, reduce cycle time and provide equipment requirements.
- Work with quality to implement controls for materials, processes and operator training.
- Audit internal and external facilities.
- Write and review engineering documents/drawings, material specifications and process specifications.
- Coordinate and carry out material and process qualifications.
- Write test plans and execute testing.
- Participate in design reviews.
- Support first article inspections.
- Support conformity activities.
- Troubleshoot engineering and manufacturing issues.
- This position requires travel for manufacturing support and supplier audits.
- This position is primarily on-site.
Minimum Qualifications:
- All around good person and fun to work with.
- At least a Bachelor’s degree focused in either Mechanical, Chemical, Metallurgy, Materials or Aerospace Engineering.
- Minimum of 5 years aerospace experience. Ideally 10+ years in aerospace.
- Strong knowledge of industry specifications for materials, processes, testing and quality.
- Experience writing specifications, generating test plans, overseeing and executing testing and writing test reports.
- Strong problem solving skills and outside the box thinker.
- Enjoys coaching and teaching and has solid collaborative skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with both internal & external customers
- High energy, self-motived, organized and detail-oriented.
- Proficient at learning new tools and new software.
- A passion for all that is aerospace.
- Knowledge of electrical systems is an asset.
- Experience in product development and supporting certification is an asset.
Build electric airplanes with us!
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.
Top Skills
Aerospace Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Metallurgy
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