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Integration Engineer, Propulsion

South Burlington, Vermont, United States

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 Integration Engineer will contribute to the development of the electric propulsion units (EPUs) from a blank page to a certified product and will be responsible to consume & negotiate high level EPU requirements to ensure we design and build the right product for the application.  The integration engineer will be responsible to drive the sizing of motors and inverters and conceptual architecture  to suit the application. This entails performing rapid iterations and trades towards the optimal concept.  The integration engineer will support the mechanical and electrical engineers during the development phase to ensure that the propulsion system will satisfy the requirements of the installation.  The integration engineer will also work closely with the design and test teams to develop test plans to verify the product’s performance during the development and certification phases.
The ideal candidate is an expert communicator with broad technical background and strong intuition to help optimize and guide electric motor architecture and concepts, propeller sizing and pitch optimization, aircraft engine integration, namely nacelle structural design, optimization of cooling airpath and mechanical and electrical interfaces with flight controls or hybrid system integration.
 
How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:
  • Review, challenge, analyze top level aircraft level of requirements for initial motor and inverter sizing, cooling and structural architecture:  Analysis will include data review, 1D simulations, handcalcs and rule of thumb sizing,  preliminary CFD and FEA
  • Define lower level requirements for detailed design including software
  • Establish and manage mechanical, electrical and functional interfaces with other systems including external customer as relevant
  • Manage changes affecting interfacing products
  • Collaborate with the systems and certification team to ensure certifiability of products.
  • Develop test plans for verification at propulsion system level
Minimum Qualifications:
  • 5+ years relevant experience in electromechanical components and assembly design, analysis and test
  • Ability to understand product as a system and part of a higher level system
  • Catia 3dx or equivalent, GD&T
  • Good team, communication and leadership skills required.  Ability to work with minimal supervision and identify strategies to remove roadblocks is paramount.  Mental flexibility and the ability to change direction based on new information is an absolute must in our fast paced environment.
  • Google G -Suite including drive, mail, calendar, docs, sheets, slides, charts, hangouts; slack, application lifecycle 
  • Experience in CFD (Solidworks Flow Sim or FloEFD preferred)
  • Good understanding of certification and safety requirements
  • Ability to work hard to meet our ambitious goals and tight deadlines
Above and Beyond Qualifications:
  • Demonstrated ability to work with suppliers and customers
  • MATLAB/Simulink
  • Experience in FEA (ANSYS preferred)
  • Matlab (data analysis, AppDesigner for GUIs)
  • Strong knowledge of vibration
  • Experience with rotating machinery
  • Experience with electrical motors, inverters
  • Experience with controls of Surface Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machine (SPMSM)
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. 

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

$125,000 - $150,000 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.

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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