Senior Mechanical Engineer | NPI Engineer
BETA Technologies
Other Engineering
South Burlington, VT, USA
USD 100k-140k / year + Equity
Posted on Feb 13, 2026
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.
We are seeking an experienced mechanical engineer to join our team with a focus on Design for Manufacture (DFM). This role is central to transitioning our aircraft from prototype development into scalable, cost‑effective, and conformity‑driven production. You will work across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality to ensure that our designs are optimized for manufacturability, repeatability, and certification readiness.
The ideal candidate brings deep experience in maturing complex mechanical systems into production, leading cross‑functional teams, and driving disciplined engineering practices that balance performance, cost, and manufacturability.
How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:
- Become intimately familiar with the aircraft’s mechanical systems, design intent, and manufacturing processes to identify opportunities for improved manufacturability, cost reduction, and production scalability.
- Lead Design for Manufacture (DFM) reviews for major assemblies and components, ensuring designs are optimized for production efficiency, process capability, and long‑term reliability.
- Partner with design engineering to translate prototype‑era concepts into production‑ready solutions through tolerance analysis, material selection, process optimization, and part simplification.
- Collaborate with manufacturing engineering and production teams to define robust build processes, inspection criteria, and quality controls that support conformity and certification requirements.
- Drive cost‑effectiveness through value engineering, supplier engagement, and data‑driven trade studies that balance performance, manufacturability, and program targets.
- Work closely with supply chain to evaluate vendor capabilities, support make‑versus‑buy decisions, and ensure manufacturability is embedded early in sourcing strategies.
- Lead cross‑functional project teams through design maturation, build readiness, and production transition, ensuring alignment across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and certification.
- Support the creation of production documentation, including specifications, work instructions, tooling requirements, and conformity packages.
- Mentor junior engineers and help establish DFM best practices, design standards, and engineering governance across the organization.
- Provide hands‑on support during prototype builds, pilot production, and early manufacturing runs to validate design intent and resolve issues rapidly.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or another engineering field.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in aerospace, automotive, or other regulated, high‑precision manufacturing environments.
- Demonstrated experience leading DFM efforts, maturing designs into production, and driving cross‑functional engineering projects.
- Strong background in manufacturing processes such as machining, composites, sheet metal, additive manufacturing, and mechanical assembly.
- Experience with GD&T, tolerance stack‑ups, and metrology tools for precision manufacturing.
- Familiarity with conformity, quality systems, and certification processes (FAA or equivalent).
- Proven ability to drive cost‑reduction initiatives and evaluate design/process trade‑offs using data‑driven methods.
- Ability to work hard to meet ambitious goals and tight deadlines.
- Ability to remain self‑motivated and persistent when navigating complex technical challenges.
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.
100000 - 140000 USD a year
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.