Structural Engineer | Propulsion

South Burlington, Vermontfull timeOn Site

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$90k–$120k

H1B: no

BETA Technologies Propulsion Structural Engineer at BETA Technologies contributes to the development and validation of propulsion system components, optimizing designs for performance, weight, and robustness. The role involves analysis, testing, and collaboration with design and certification teams.

Responsibilities

Assess, understand and challenge boundary conditions from interfacing groups
Perform hand calculations and FEA to ensure product integrity at minimum weight
Document analyses for internal reviews and certification purposes
Evaluate need for and define requirements for coupon/specimen or bench tests
Support definition of test plans for full engine tests on test stand or aircraft
Collaborate with design to ensure efficient products
Collaborate with systems and certification team to ensure certifiability

Qualification

MethodicalGood teamCatia 3DX or equivalentAbove and Beyond QualificationsStrong knowledge of vibrationExperience with rotating machineryExperience with electrical motors

Required

Minimum 2 years experience in mechanical structure analysis: static structure, bolted joints, fatigue, rotordynamics, modal.
Experience in FEA (ANSYS workbench preferred)
Methodical, rigorous and efficient
Ability to guide design team to optimize structure
Ability to understand structure and loads, static and dynamic
Good team, communication and leadership skills required. Ability to work with minimal supervision and identify strategies to remove roadblocks is paramount. Mental flexibility and the ability to change direction based on new information is an absolute must in our fast paced environment
Catia 3DX or equivalent
Experience with tolerancing requirements
Ability to work hard to meet our ambitious goals and tight deadlines
Above and Beyond Qualifications:
Ability to iterate mechanical designs to reduce mass and improve robustness.
Strong knowledge of vibration