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# Design for Manufacturing Engineer -  New Product Introduction | Manufacturing Engineering at BETA Technologies

- **Company:** BETA Technologies
- **Location:** South Burlington Vermont, United States
- **Compensation:** $85k–$145k
- **Posted:** 2026-04-09
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/betatechnologiesinc/jobs/4211229009

## Job description

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 Design for Manufacturing Engineer, New Product Introduction position is for a multi-faceted design, manufacturing and test engineer on the Manufacturing Engineering team at Beta. This person will conceptualize, develop and implement new product designs or technology to make our existing and next-gen aircraft fast and easy to manufacture with the highest quality. This person will work closely with the aircraft design engineering teams to develop concepts, review designs and ensure design for manufacturing best practices are being implemented. They will develop tooling, both internally and with external vendors.  They will research, procure and test new equipment. This person will also manage projects to introduce new products or technology to production, work across teams to develop the implementation plan and oversee the first articles of the aircraft components manufactured to ensure they meet all requirements.

How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:

- Work with the aircraft design teams to ensure all new designs are easy to manufacture, developing trade studies and fabrication plans to assist with decision making.
- Work with supply chain and various fabrication teams to develop the make vs buy strategy, promoting cross team communication and smooth introduction of new parts to manufacturing.
- Collect, review and report on production data to develop ideas and concepts for the highest impact technological advancements to pursue.
- Develop reports outlining the plan, cost, estimated benefit and ROI of introducing new technology, to get buy in from production, supply chain and design teams.
- Maintain a list of design and manufacturing improvements with a road map outlining when improvements will be implemented.
- Work with the tool design, production and facilities teams to develop the plan for introducing the new product or technology to the production operation.
- Design tools and floor plan layouts as required.
- Work with internal and external fabricators to see parts through manufacturing.
- Become an expert on the manufacturing processes used to fabricate and assemble the aircraft, in order to develop high impact improvement ideas.
- Have a good understanding of aircraft material systems requirements and associated tooling.
- Create assembly and part level drawings, technical data packages, and BOMs as required.
- Follow aircraft Design, Review, and Change processes.
- Document the first article builds, highlighting any learnings and additional improvements.
- Work closely with production to develop a handoff plan to ensure the introduction of the new products or technology and handoff to production is seamless.
- Review production data after the introduction of new technology and report on the observed benefit.
- Mentor team members, and coordinate agile team goals and timelines
- Participate in cross-functional design reviews
- Develop scalable manufacturing processes in parallel with product design

Minimum Qualifications:

- Experience with design, fabrication and testing new products or technologies.
- Working knowledge of a variety of materials, aluminum, steel, composites, coatings and manufacturing processes, drilling, lathe, mill, welder, bonding, abrasion, etc.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams (mechanical design, electrical design, software, quality, supply chain, certification, manufacturing)
- Adept at interpreting and understanding engineering documentation, such as drawings and specifications. Also able to interpret and understand quality documentation and requirements.
- Experience with CAD design - 3DX and Delmia preferred.
- Great organization and communication skills. Experience managing projects involving multiple teams is considered an asset.
- Experience with supplier management and development for R&D tooling, parts and equipment
- Capable of providing dedicated supply chain support for R&D tooling and equipment
- Experience with fabrication of first article components and working with vendors (internal and external) on manufacturing methodology development.
- Knowledge of automated manufacturing or assembly techniques, robotics and hardware.
- Experience developing manufacturing processes for Aerospace applications both low cost prototype pathways and high rate precision production 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

$85,000—$145,000 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.

## About BETA Technologies

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: BETA Technologies is an aerospace and defense company designing, manufacturing and selling high-performance electric aircraft, advanced electric propulsion systems, components, and charging infrastructure.
- **Entity Type**: Private (venture-backed with military contracts, EXIM financing, and equity investment)
- **Headquarters**: Burlington, Vermont, USA (with locations in Plattsburgh, NY; Montréal, QC; and Washington, DC)
- **Founded**: The company was founded in 2017 (Kyle and Katie Clark).
- **Founders**: Kyle Clark and Katie Clark

## Core Business
- **Industry**: Electric aviation, aerospace manufacturing, defense
- **Target Customers**: Cargo/logistics operators, U.S. Department of Defense, passenger airlines, medical transport organizations, and infrastructure partners
- **Mission**: "Design a self-sufficient eVTOL aircraft ecosystem that satisfies the needs of humans, embraces the laws of nature and works in harmony with the planet."
 [beta.team](https://beta.team/careers)

## Products & Services
- **ALIA CTOL** – Conventional takeoff and landing all-electric aircraft (fixed-wing) for cargo, logistics, and passenger missions. 42% total operating cost reduction vs. traditional aircraft.
- **ALIA VTOL** – Vertical takeoff and landing all-electric aircraft for short-range missions, including medical and defense. 74% total operating cost reduction vs. traditional helicopters.
- **Charge Cubes, Mini Cubes, and Thermal Management System (TMS) Cubes** – Multimodal charging infrastructure for electric aircraft and ground vehicles. UL-listed and deployed at 100+ sites.
- **Electric Propulsion Systems & Components** – Motors, inverters, and other enabling technologies sold as OEM or aftermarket parts.
- **Customized Training Programs** – In-house flight training for pilots and maintainers (over 30 company pilots qualified, plus training for USAF, US Army, UPS, Air New Zealand, etc.).
 [beta.team](https://beta.team/)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed
- **Key Metric**: **800+ aircraft in backlog**; more than 50 million people live within 50 miles of a BETA Charge Cube (over 30% of the U.S. population).
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: U.S. Department of Defense (multiple engagements), EXIM Bank of the United States, Surf Air Mobility (firm order for 25 ALIA + options for 75), United Therapeutics, Bristow, Air New Zealand, UPS.
- **Growth Signals**:
  - March 2026: Selected for the FAA eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP) in 7 of 8 programs.
  - March 2026: Surf Air Mobility purchase agreement (25 firm + 75 options).
  - June 2026: Featured on ABC’s *Good Morning America* (first all-electric plane flight with a journalist).
  - 140,000+ nautical miles flown across ALIA aircraft family.
 [beta.team](https://beta.team/)
 [investors.beta.team](https://investors.beta.team/resources/about-beta)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Vertical integration** – Designs and builds aircraft, motors, charging stations, and components in-house, enabling a closed-loop ecosystem.
- **Net-zero manufacturing facility** – 188,000 sq. ft. production space powered by renewable systems.
- **Multi-market revenue streams** – Sells aircraft, aftermarket parts, charging equipment, and services; serves cargo, defense, passenger, and medical end markets.
- **Proven DoD integration** – Four successful U.S. Department of Defense engagements, de-risking technology for national security applications.
- **Scalable charging network** – 100+ charging sites already deployed (UL-listed), with multimodal capability for aircraft and ground EVs.

## Strategic Focus
- Scale production of ALIA CTOL and VTOL aircraft to fulfill 800+ backlog orders.
- Expand charging infrastructure network to support commercial operations across the U.S. and internationally.
- Achieve FAA type certification (eVTOL Integration Pilot Program participation is a key signal).
- Grow defense and government partnerships to expand mission applications.
- Continue developing in-house training programs to build a pipeline of qualified pilots and maintainers.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: "We fly what we build" – hands-on, multi-disciplinary team of builders, pilots, engineers, and tinkerers. Described as "misfits, tinkerers, builders, makers, breakers" with a people-first, creative, ego-free atmosphere.
- **Policy**: Flexible time off; hybrid/office roles at specific locations; in-house flight training and ground school for all employees (opportunity to earn a pilot’s license).
- **Benefits**: Comprehensive health insurance (HDHP with HSA match or copay plan), free dental, low-cost vision, on-site BETA Health Clinic, short/long-term disability, basic life insurance (company-paid), and flexible time off.
- **Working Environment**: Modern net-zero facility in Burlington (VT); flight test center in Plattsburgh (NY); airframe engineering hub in Montréal (QC); government relations office in Washington, DC. Emphasis on impact, sustainability, and hands-on innovation.
 [beta.team/careers](https://beta.team/careers)

## Sources
1. [beta.team – Company Homepage](https://beta.team/)
2. [beta.team – Careers Page](https://beta.team/careers)
3. [investors.beta.team – Company Profile / About BETA](https://investors.beta.team/resources/about-beta)
4. [Greenhouse – Job Board for BETA Technologies](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/betatechnologiesinc)

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