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.
Industrial design at BETA is a highly technical team focused on ensuring every interaction with our products is positive and consistent. We work closely with engineering teams to trade various considerations and release products that are beautiful and pragmatic to use, build, and maintain. As the Industrial Design Model Maker, your primary role will be designing and building a variety of physical assets, using production aircraft data or other designs provided by the team. The ideal candidate will be technically minded with a strong focus on aesthetics, usability, and attention to detail with a never-ending desire to learn. Time will be split between design work at a desk and building in our shop. This position is part of BETA’s Industrial Design Team on-site in Burlington VT.
How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:
Design and build full-scale and subscale mockups of BETA products for evaluation, simulation, trade shows, and customers using production data
Support CAD translation between platforms to enable design around current data
Support high speed, pre-production build projects to enable early testing and expose the issues
Collaborate with internal and external teams to bring prototypes, mockups, and products to reality
Organize and maintain schedules, task lists, and parts lists for projects
Minimum Qualifications:
Degree in Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
Proficiency in 3D CAD, surface and solid modeling (Autodesk Alias and Fusion, 3DExperience/Catia, Solidworks) and willingness to learn new programs
Fabrication skills in materials such as wood, metal, and 3d printing
Ability to creatively interpret existing designs into physical assets, models, and prototypes
Focus on usability and human focused design for consumer products
Strong communication skills, attention to detail, organization, and problem solving
Foundational understanding of how things go together
Above and Beyond Qualifications:
5+ years building and shop experience
Project Portfolio strong bonus
3DExperience PLM experience
CNC operation and CAM programming experience
Familiarity with Subdivision modeling
Composite tooling design and layup experience
Model making experience including painting and finishing
Workshop design and management
Experience bringing consumer products to market
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment described below are representative of what a Team Member must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you need an accommodation at any point, during the hiring process or on the job, please let us know. We're glad to work with you.
Depending on the role, the work may involve:
Indoor and outdoor work in a range of conditions, including hot, cold, wet, and humid environments.
Movement throughout the day , including varied amounts of walking, standing, sitting, bending, reaching, stooping, kneeling, and crouching.
Climbing ladders and stairs.
Balancing , meaning keeping steady to prevent falls while walking, standing, or crouching on narrow or slippery surfaces.
Handling objects , including seizing, holding, grasping, turning, picking, and punching.
Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds.
Safely operating material handling equipment , such as forklifts and pallet jacks.
Working with small parts and components (some positions).
Working around variable noise levels, fumes or airborne…