BETA TECHNOLOGIES · 15 hours ago
Materials Engineer | Materials & Processing
BETA Technologies is dedicated to revolutionizing electric aviation through innovation and sustainability. They are seeking a materials engineer to lead the development of new materials and processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance aircraft systems and production capabilities.
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Responsibilities
Lead materials and/or process development projects from conception through technology readiness level 7
Become intimately familiar with the materials and manufacturing processes currently used to fabricate and assemble the aircraft to promote concept generation for new materials and/or processes
Conduct research in key areas of interest to further promote concept generation for new technologies
Perform experiments on candidate materials and processes
Build and test proof-of-concept prototypes to inform technology development proposals
Collaborate with the design and manufacturing teams to conceptualize new materials and/or processes aimed at cost reduction, performance improvement, and/or manufacturing scalability
Collaborate with supply chain and manufacturing teams to define the make versus buy and transfer of ownership strategies for new candidate materials and/or processes
Assist in the selection of manufacturing process equipment in coordination with design, manufacturing, and production teams
Prepare technology development proposals that detail the business need, development plan, risk mitigation plan, project cost, and return on investment of introducing the new technology and obtain approval from stakeholders
Support manufacturing and production teams after transition of ownership for newly developed technologies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in materials engineering or another engineering field
Minimum of 3 years of experience in manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, or high-rate production
Strong background in new product introduction (NPI)
Proficiency in one or more materials and process categories including, but not limited to, the following: metallics, ceramics, polymers, composites, filament winding, automated fiber placement, resin transfer molding, compression molding, injection molding, resin casting, metal additive manufacturing, forging, metal casting, stamping, welding, conventional spray coating, thermal spray coating, and electroplating
Experience in scaling production, integrating new products, and driving cost reduction
Experience performing material evaluations utilizing common materials laboratory techniques, including, but not limited to, optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, energy-dispersive spectroscopy, infrared spectroscopy, differential scanning calorimetry, and thermogravimetric analysis
Strong ability to write detailed technical reports and communicate findings effectively
Data-driven decision maker, using analytics to guide process improvements
Ability to work hard to meet our ambitious goals and tight deadlines
Ability to remain self-motivated after repeated failures until the project achieves success
Preferred
Familiarity with FAA Part 21 production requirements and quality systems is a plus
Benefits
Restricted Stock Units
Performance Stock Units
Onsite healthcare in Vermont
Comprehensive medical coverage
Dental and vision
Short- and long-term disability
Paid parental leave
Daily lunch provided
Flight lessons
Company
BETA TECHNOLOGIES
Beta Technologies builds electric VTOL and CTOL aircraft, charging systems, and training programs focused on operational simplicity.
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Funding
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$1.98BKey Investors
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