Aerodynamics Engineer – Flight Sciences

About the role

BETA Technologies is seeking an Aerodynamics Engineer to support the design, analysis, testing, and validation of its fixed‑wing and VTOL electric aircraft. The role blends CFD, wind‑tunnel, and flight‑test work to drive performance, stability, and certification decisions.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain aerodynamic models of varying fidelity for design, performance, stability, loads, and flight‑dynamics analysis.
• Plan, execute, and post‑process full‑vehicle and subsystem CFD simulations, improving automation and repeatability.
• Lead aerodynamic design studies, including airfoil selection, lifting‑surface sizing, high‑lift systems, and configuration trade studies.
• Plan and support wind‑tunnel campaigns, develop test matrices, instrumentation, and post‑processing routines.
• Correlate CFD predictions with wind‑tunnel and flight‑test data, driving model and design improvements.
• Collaborate with Flight Test, Structures, Propulsion, and Certification teams to balance aerodynamic performance with multidisciplinary constraints.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in aircraft aerodynamic analysis, CFD, wind‑tunnel or flight‑test activities.
• Proficiency with MATLAB, Python, and data‑analysis tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
• Must be a US Person.

Required skills

• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis.
• MATLAB.
• Python.
• CAD tools for aircraft geometry development.
• Aerodynamic modeling tools such as XFOIL, MSES, AVL, Pointwise, Tecplot.

What we offer

• Competitive salary $145,000–$175,000 USD per year.
• Restricted Stock Units and Performance Stock Units.
• On‑site healthcare in Vermont, comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability, paid parental leave.
• Daily lunch, flight lessons, and other employee perks.