Aircraft Dynamics Engineer, Flight Sciences
- Pay
- $130,000 – $160,000 per year
- Location
- South Burlington, VT
- Listed
- 30 days ago
How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation
- Lead aircraft aeroelastic analysis in areas including flutter, whirl flutter, control reversal, and divergence
- Develop mass and stiffness representative structural FEM for to support dynamic analysis
- Support development of dynamic analysis processes and results for vertical flight loads
- Conduct aeroservoelastic analysis on fly by wire flight controls systems
- Work with system teams such as Structures and Flight Controls to develop requirements from dynamic analysis results
- Lead component and vehicle-level modal test definition and execution, including structural coupling tests
- Use test results to drive updates to structural FEM and updated requirements for structures and flight controls systems
- Use a multidisciplinary understanding of aircraft design to proactively identify areas for improvement in design and analysis
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field
- At least 3-5 years of experience in aircraft dynamic analysis and testing
- Experience in the use of industry standard dynamics analysis software such as NASTRAN, FEMAP, etc.
- Experience with aerodynamic analysis methods of varying fidelity (panel methods, CFD, etc.)
- Experience with MATLAB, Python, and CAD tools (CATIA, SolidWorks, etc.)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Above and Beyond Qualifications
- Experience with dynamic analysis in vertical flight with analysis tools such as RCAS, particularly for novel aircraft configurations
- Experience leading development and execution of aircraft Ground Vibration and Structural Coupling tests
- Experience with vibration analysis and requirements development
- Experience as a FAA Designated Engineering Representative (DER)
Additional information
The wage listed here reflects our best faith estimate for this role. We pay competitively and base compensation on a variety of factors including skills, experience, industry background, and the evolving needs of the role. We remain committed to fair and equitable pay and we're happy to discuss during the interview process.
Compensation $130,000 - $160,000 USD
Build electric airplanes with us!
BETA offers a competitive Total Compensation package designed to support you now and as you grow with us. This role includes both Restricted Stock Units and Performance Stock Units for all full-time team members, so everyone shares in our success. You'll have access to onsite healthcare in Vermont, comprehensive medical coverage, dental and vision, short- and long-term disability, and paid parental leave. We also take care of the everyday details with daily lunch provided, and yes-flight lessons are part of the experience, along with a range of additional perks that make work here genuinely rewarding.
We encourage all driven candidates to apply, even if they do not meet every listed qualification.
About BETA Technologies
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.
The Aircraft Dynamics Engineer will conduct aeroelastic and aeroservoelastic analysis and testing for fixed wing and vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft. The engineer will work closely with the Flight Sciences and Structures teams to feed analysis results into aircraft design loops.
They will work with various system experts (such as Motors, Flight Controls, etc.) in ensuring that aircraft capability is accurately captured in dynamic analyses. The dynamics engineer will support both component and vehicle-level modal testing and associated analyses.
Finally, they will collaborate with the Certification team to ensure aeroelastic analysis and design methods align with certification requirements and drive component and aircraft-level test definition.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
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.
From BETA Technologies's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 10, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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