Vehicle Design Engineer I/II

Vehicle Design Engineer I/II

Job Summary: 

Specter Aerospace is seeking a Vehicle Design Engineer I/II to join ourgrowing design team. In this role, you will contribute to the development of components and systems for hypersonic flight vehicles, taking ownership ofsubsystems and full vehicle systems. 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 U.S. Forces and Allies. With offices in Boston and Peabody, MA, Specter leverages its advanced propulsion technologies, manufacturing, and testing capabilities to rapidly develop supersonic and hypersonic systems. This open application will be reviewed for roles based in any/all of our offices. Funded by a mix of government R&D organizations and private funding, Specter is expanding its team in preparation for flight testing and full-scale production

Role & Responsibilities: 

• Work in arapid
  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 toefficiently design and optimize novel flight systems to meet internal and customer performance requirements 

• Integrate subsystems intobigger systems ensuringfit and functionality  

Job Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degreeinmechanical or aerospace engineering, or related fields 

• Proficiency using CADsoftware (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 professionalwork 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 

EEO Statement: 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.