Computational Design Engineer, Advanced Concepts
Required skills
- computational design
- generative methods
- optimization
- aircraft geometry
- physics models
- manufacturing constraints
- MDO workflows
- surrogate models
- automated solver loops
- Aerodynamics
Nice to have
- Applied AI
- agent
- digital-thread
- engineering-software
- regulated environment
- safety-critical environment
Role summary
BETA Technologies is seeking a Computational Design Engineer for its Advanced Concepts team. This role focuses on integrating generative methods and optimization with aircraft geometry, physics, and manufacturing constraints to support electric aviation development. The engineer will build and maintain design workflows, verify concepts, and apply AI to configuration trades. Responsibilities include documenting assumptions, interfaces, and verification needs, and communicating technical information across disciplines. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering and at least three years of relevant experience, with a strong understanding of aircraft development practices and traceable technical information management. Experience with AI, optimization, and API integration is preferred.
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 Computational Design Engineer will connect generative methods and optimization to aircraft geometry, physics models and manufacturing constraints. The role supports aircraft development while building methods, evidence, and reusable capability for broader Advanced Systems teams and partners. This position will be based onsite at our South Burlington, VT office location, our Raleigh, NC office. Remote candidates may be considered for a hybrid role, with monthly visits to South Burlington, VT for in person work.
How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:
Minimum Qualifications:
Above and Beyond Qualifications:
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
This role requires regular work in office, laboratory, manufacturing, hangar, aircrat, and test environments; periods of standing, walking bending, and handso-on hardware work; occasional lifting consistent with safe work practices; occasional travel or nonstandard test hours; and use of required personal protective equipment.
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$120,000—$140,000 USDBuild 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.
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.
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