Mechanical Design Engineer – High‑Lift Mechanisms

About the role

BETA Technologies is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to develop high‑lift‑device mechanisms for an advanced narrow‑body electric aircraft. The role translates aerodynamic and system requirements into practical hardware, kinematics, and actuation interfaces.

Key responsibilities

• Develop 3‑D CAD models, layouts, drawings, and interface definitions for flaps, slats, tracks, hinges, linkages, sensors and installation hardware.
• Build and evaluate kinematic and packaging models across the operating envelope.
• Perform calculations and trade studies for loads, geometry, bearings, fasteners, tolerances, stiffness, clearances and mass.
• Design for assembly, rigging, inspection, maintenance, lubrication, wear, repair, manufacturing and test access.
• Support tolerance analysis, drawing release, configuration control, supplier coordination, prototype build, fit checks and functional testing.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• Three or more years of aerospace mechanical or mechanism design experience.
• Must be a US Person.

Required skills

• Proficiency with CATIA, 3DEXPERIENCE or comparable CAD environment.
• Working knowledge of kinematics, bearings, joints, fasteners, GD&T and mechanical load paths.
• Experience supporting hardware through design, build, fit‑check and test.

What we offer

• Competitive salary $120,000–$140,000 USD per year.
• Restricted Stock Units and Performance Stock Units.
• On‑site healthcare in Vermont, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Paid parental leave, short‑ and long‑term disability.
• Daily lunch, flight lessons and other employee perks.