<div><span style="font-size:16px;">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.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">In this role, you will lead the design and development of primary and secondary composite airframe structures, guiding a small team from initial layout studies through conceptual and detailed design phases. You will oversee tooling definition, collaborate closely with suppliers, and provide ongoing production support to ensure design integrity and manufacturability.</span></div><br><br><h3>How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:</h3><ul><li>Lead the design and development of composite aircraft structures, guiding a team of design engineers to deliver high-quality 3D models using 3DExperience Composites Part Design (CPD)</li><li>Own a structural commodity driving its design strategy from concept through production release</li><li>Select and champion the optimal CPD methodologies in line with manufacturing constraints and certification requirements</li><li>Apply a deep understanding of composite materials and structural behavior to guide technical decisions and coach team members</li><li>Coordinate cross-functionally with Stress, Manufacturing, Tooling, and Supply Chain to ensure robust and producible designs that meet cost, weight, and schedule targets</li><li>Work directly with internal and external fabricators, providing technical guidance and resolving issues throughout the build process</li><li>Review and approve design packages to ensure full compliance with company guidelines, industry standards, and certification requirements</li><li>Contribute to process improvements, helping the organization mature design-release practices and configuration-management discipline</li><li>Apply knowledge of composite manufacturing processes to ensure designs are production-ready</li><li>Leverage experience in production and/or R&amp;D environments to support practical, real-world solutions</li><li>Provide technical leadership in problem-solving, removing roadblocks for the team, and keeping the package on track</li><li>Prepare and oversee technical data packages to align suppliers and external partners with program needs</li></ul><h3>Minimum Qualifications:</h3><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent with a strong mechanical design focus).</li><li>10+ years of composite structures design experience in aerospace, including substantial exposure to commodity/package ownership</li><li>Proven expertise in composite structural concepts such as self-stiffened skins, frame construction, and sandwich skin/frame design, plus hands-on manufacturing insight</li><li>Proficiency in 3D CAD tools (3DExperience or CATIA/ENOVIA preferred)</li><li>Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor design engineers, set priorities, and drive team execution toward program milestones</li><li>Broad understanding of composites and hybrid composite/metallic structures, including related industry standards and certification requirements</li><li>Strong leadership aptitude, organizational skills, and communication abilities; effective in engaging cross-functional partners and resolving conflicts</li><li>Recognized as a self-starter and collaborative leader capable of solving technical challenges and delivering results under pressure</li></ul><br><div><span style="font-size:16px;"><b>Build electric airplanes with us!</b></span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">We encourage all driven candidates to apply, even if they do not meet every listed qualification.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">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, provincial and local non-discrimination laws and does not tolerate discrimination of any kind in our workplace.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. BETA Technologies participates in E-Verify.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">------</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;"><b>Venez construire des avions électriques avec nous!</b></span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">Nous encourageons tous les candidats motivés à postuler, même s'ils ne remplissent pas toutes les conditions requises.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">Nous appliquons le principe de l'égalité d'accès à l'emploi. Les décisions d'embauche sont fondées sur le mérite, les compétences et les qualifications et ne seront en aucun cas influencées par la race, la couleur, la religion, l'âge, le sexe, l'orientation sexuelle, l'identité de genre, l'origine nationale, l'ascendance, la citoyenneté, le handicap, le statut d'ancien combattant ou de militaire, les informations génétiques, la grossesse ou toute autre caractéristique protégée par la législation fédérale, provinciale ou locale. BETA respecte toutes les lois fédérales, provinciales et locales en vigueur en matière de non-discrimination et ne tolère aucune forme de discrimination sur le lieu de travail.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">Les offres d'emploi sont soumises à la réussite d'une vérification des antécédents judiciaires. Technologies BETA participe à E-Verify</span></div>

<p class="break-words white-space-pre-wrap t-black--light text-body-medium">BETA Technologies is creating an electric transportation ecosystem that&rsquo;s safe, reliable and sustainable. A relentlessly focused team is building an extensive charging infrastructure and ALIA, the world&rsquo;s most technologically advanced electric vertical aircraft (EVA).</p>
<p class="break-words white-space-pre-wrap t-black--light text-body-medium">BETA&rsquo;s platform and products are strikingly simple. Prioritization of safety and a pragmatic approach to certification drive elegant redundancy, appropriate diversity of implementation and simplicity of control. ALIA&rsquo;s fixed-pitch propellers and centrally located batteries make it an inherently stable aircraft that is safe to fly and easy to maneuver.</p>

Lead Composites Design Engineer - Montreal | Structures

<div><span>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.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span>In this role, you will lead the design and development of primary and secondary composite airframe structures, guiding a small team from initial layout studies through conceptual and detailed design phases. You will oversee tooling definition, collaborate closely with suppliers, and provide ongoing production support to ensure design integrity and manufacturability.</span></div><br><br><h3>How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:</h3><ul><li>Lead the design and development of composite aircraft structures, guiding a team of design engineers to deliver high-quality 3D models using 3DExperience Composites Part Design (CPD)</li><li>Own a structural commodity driving its design strategy from concept through production release</li><li>Select and champion the optimal CPD methodologies in line with manufacturing constraints and certification requirements</li><li>Apply a deep understanding of composite materials and structural behavior to guide technical decisions and coach team members</li><li>Coordinate cross-functionally with Stress, Manufacturing, Tooling, and Supply Chain to ensure robust and producible designs that meet cost, weight, and schedule targets</li><li>Work directly with internal and external fabricators, providing technical guidance and resolving issues throughout the build process</li><li>Review and approve design packages to ensure full compliance with company guidelines, industry standards, and certification requirements</li><li>Contribute to process improvements, helping the organization mature design-release practices and configuration-management discipline</li><li>Apply knowledge of composite manufacturing processes to ensure designs are production-ready</li><li>Leverage experience in production and/or R&amp;D environments to support practical, real-world solutions</li><li>Provide technical leadership in problem-solving, removing roadblocks for the team, and keeping the package on track</li><li>Prepare and oversee technical data packages to align suppliers and external partners with program needs</li></ul><h3>Minimum Qualifications:</h3><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent with a strong mechanical design focus).</li><li>10+ years of composite structures design experience in aerospace, including substantial exposure to commodity/package ownership</li><li>Proven expertise in composite structural concepts such as self-stiffened skins, frame construction, and sandwich skin/frame design, plus hands-on manufacturing insight</li><li>Proficiency in 3D CAD tools (3DExperience or CATIA/ENOVIA preferred)</li><li>Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor design engineers, set priorities, and drive team execution toward program milestones</li><li>Broad understanding of composites and hybrid composite/metallic structures, including related industry standards and certification requirements</li><li>Strong leadership aptitude, organizational skills, and communication abilities; effective in engaging cross-functional partners and resolving conflicts</li><li>Recognized as a self-starter and collaborative leader capable of solving technical challenges and delivering results under pressure</li></ul><br><div><span><b>Build electric airplanes with us!</b></span></div><div><br></div><div><span>We encourage all driven candidates to apply, even if they do not meet every listed qualification.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span>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, provincial and local non-discrimination laws and does not tolerate discrimination of any kind in our workplace.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span>Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. BETA Technologies participates in E-Verify.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span>------</span></div><div><br></div><div><span><b>Venez construire des avions électriques avec nous!</b></span></div><div><br></div><div><span>Nous encourageons tous les candidats motivés à postuler, même s'ils ne remplissent pas toutes les conditions requises.</span></div><div><span>Nous appliquons le principe de l'égalité d'accès à l'emploi. Les décisions d'embauche sont fondées sur le mérite, les compétences et les qualifications et ne seront en aucun cas influencées par la race, la couleur, la religion, l'âge, le sexe, l'orientation sexuelle, l'identité de genre, l'origine nationale, l'ascendance, la citoyenneté, le handicap, le statut d'ancien combattant ou de militaire, les informations génétiques, la grossesse ou toute autre caractéristique protégée par la législation fédérale, provinciale ou locale. BETA respecte toutes les lois fédérales, provinciales et locales en vigueur en matière de non-discrimination et ne tolère aucune forme de discrimination sur le lieu de travail.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span>Les offres d'emploi sont soumises à la réussite d'une vérification des antécédents judiciaires. Technologies BETA participe à E-Verify</span></div>

Lead Composites Design Engineer - Montreal | Structures

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