Manufacturing Engineering Technician - Composites

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 Manufacturing Technician is responsible for supporting the composites team through troubleshooting, hands-on problem solving, data collection, and overall process improvement. Duties will also include R&D builds, tooling support and repair, and to support production while building technical expertise in composites manufacturing.

How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation: 

• Provide manufacturing floor support to: triage equipment issues, cycle count materials, & troubleshoot manufacturing data discrepancies


• Test manufacturing data packages (lasers, DXFs, etc)


• Generating rework/repair instructions and complete complex repairs


• Support R&D or prototype builds when required


• Collecting and analyze production data such as cycle times or equipment capability measurements


• Assist engineering with tool assembly and maintenance: assemble tools and apply or update labels, create quality packages for tools, manage tool hardware inventory, & tool repairs


• Identify improvement opportunities and submit issues against projects in Gitlab


• Write problems/NCRs for defective material using Problem Solver


• Maintain manufacturing and engineering documentation in Composite Docs and Confluence


• Update bills of materials to ensure accurate inventory and accounting in PLEX or Plan Maker


• Design simple fixtures, racks, etc. for process improvement


• May occasionally produce production parts in conforming environment

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Two-year degree or certificate from an accredited two (2) year college, university, or technical school or equivalent experience


• Ability to Interpret drawings, specifications, and schematics of mechanical and electrical components Ability to operate hand and power tools


• Strong critical thinking skills.


• Ability to pivot and rapidly develop solutions to changing goals


• Experience using hand tools


• Ability to convey ideas verbally and in writing


• Comfortable using a computer and typical software


• Experience working in a collaborative team environment

Above and Beyond Qualifications: 

• Previous hands-on experience with composites fabrication


• Familiarity with measurement tools and gages


• Experience operating manufacturing equipment and machines


• Previous Computer-Aided Design (CAD) experience – Specifically 3DX/Catia


• Comfort with coding, AI assistance, and GIT

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 job.


• Reasonable accommodation may be provided for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.


• The work environment may require a combination of indoor and outdoor activities (hot, cold, wet, humid conditions) with a varied amount of walking, standing, sitting, climbing (i.e. ladders, stairs), balance (maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery surfaces), bending, reaching, handling (seizing, holding, grasping, turning, picking, punching), stooping, kneeling, crouching and ability to lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 pounds.


• Work may require the ability to operate material handling equipment (forklift, pallet jack, etc.) in a safe manner.


• While performing the duties of this job, employees may work around variable noise levels or with fume or airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, etc. requiring the use of personal protective equipment such as face protection (safety glasses, goggles, face shield), gloves, and hearing protection.


• Work duties may also be required to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer and/or the ability to travel by air or automobile.


• This position may be expected to work varying shifts and hours to ensure the successful operation of activities in the organization. Some positions entail working with small parts/components.


• Employees must have excellent hand-eye coordination and good manual dexterity in both hands. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

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.