Computational Design Engineer – Advanced Concepts

About the role

BETA Technologies is seeking a Computational Design Engineer to integrate generative methods and optimization into aircraft geometry, physics models, and manufacturing constraints. The role supports aircraft development while building reusable capabilities for Advanced Systems teams.

Key responsibilities

• Build parametric geometry, design‑space definitions, MDO workflows, surrogate models and automated solver loops.
• Verify generated concepts and coordinate with Aerodynamics, Structures, Propulsion, Manufacturing, AI/ML, and Digital Engineering.
• Produce and maintain executable design workflows, trade‑space results, and method documentation.
• Support the Program Director/Chief Engineer by applying AI to wing‑engine and broader configuration trades while ensuring engineering evidence.
• Document assumptions, interfaces, decisions, risks, and verification needs in configuration‑controlled records.
• Communicate status, unresolved issues, and recommended actions in technical and program reviews.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in systems, aerospace, mechanical, electrical engineering or related field.
• Three or more years of relevant engineering or complex‑product experience.
• Experience with requirements, interfaces, architecture, configuration, verification or multidisciplinary product integration.
• Ability to structure and maintain traceable technical information and drive cross‑functional actions to closure.
• Working knowledge of aircraft development, safety, configuration control and design‑review practices.
• Must be a US Person.

Required skills

• Applied AI and optimization techniques.
• Surrogate modeling and multi‑disciplinary optimization (MDO) workflows.
• Integration of engineering tools via APIs and controlled data pipelines.
• Model evaluation, observability, security, data rights, and human‑in‑the‑loop approval workflows.

What we offer

• Competitive salary $120,000–$140,000 USD per year.
• Total compensation includes Restricted Stock Units and Performance Stock Units.
• Onsite healthcare in Vermont, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, and paid parental leave.
• Daily lunch, flight lessons, and additional employee perks.