Vehicle Design Engineer 1 at Specter Aerospace in Peabody, MA

Job Summary: 

Specter Aerospace is seeking a Vehicle Design Engineer 1 to join our growing design team. In this role, you will contribute to the development of components and systems for hypersonic flight vehicles, taking ownership of specific parts and subsystems. The ideal candidate is a motivated engineer with a strong passion for aerospace and hands-on design work. 

About Specter Aerospace: 

Specter Aerospace is building the next generation of hypersonic vehicles for defense applications. Specter is headquartered in Peabody, MA, just north of Boston, where it leverages its advanced propulsion technologies, manufacturing, and testing capabilities to rapidly develop supersonic and hypersonic systems. Funded by a mix of government R&D organizations, commercial customers, and private funding, Specter is a growing aerospace and defense startup. Specter is expanding its team in preparation for flight testing and full-scale production. 

Role & Responsibilities: 

• Work in a rapid paced environment, designing systems and parts for hypersonic flight vehicles 

• Perform preliminary analysis at the component and system level 

• Perform architecture/concept trade studies for mechanical systems 

• Create drawings for manufacturing release 

• Ownership of vehicle subsystems 

• Analysis of components within a flight vehicle 

• Work between disciplines to efficiently design and optimize novel flight systems to meet internal and customer performance requirements 

• Integrate subsystems into bigger systems ensuring fit and functionality  

Job Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, or related fields 

• Proficiency using CAD software (SolidWorks preferred) 

• Comfort with project autonomy and fast-paced work environments 

• Strong collaborative skills and a drive to produce quality work 

• Fundamental understanding of mechanical engineering principles (statics, materials, thermo/fluids, etc…) 

• Available for up to 10% travel for test activities 

• Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance (U.S. Citizenship required)
   

Desired Skills: 

• Prior professional or student group work experiences 

• Previous hands-on experience in a technical shop, lab, or a student organization 

• Familiarity with GD&T 

• Prior aerospace experience 

• Prior FEA/CFD experience 

• Familiarity with DFM/DFAM