Mechanical Engineer Co-Op - Spring 2027

Specter Aerospace; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Specter Aerospace in Boston (Seaport) is seeking a Mechanical Engineer Co-Op for a 4-6+ month cycle to contribute to the vehicle development team. You will assist the mechanical team in designing components and subsystems for hypersonic flight vehicles and own components and subsystems.

The role involves hands-on CAD work (SolidWorks), manufacturing drawings, and collaboration with experienced engineers. A successful candidate is eager to learn, comfortable in a fast-paced shop/lab setting, and

Qualifications

• Proficient in CAD software, SolidWorks preferred.
• Hands-on experience in a lab, shop, or student group.
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong collaboration skills and a drive to produce quality work.
• Fundamental understanding of mechanical engineering principles (statics, materials, thermo/fluids).
• Eligible to obtain and maintain U.S. security clearance (U.S. Citizenship required).

Responsibilities

• Design subsystems and parts for hypersonic flight vehicles.
• Create drawings for manufacturing release.
• Design and manufacture components and subsystems.
• Own vehicle subsystems and perform analysis of components.
• Collaborate across disciplines to optimize flight systems.
• Maintain development of other subsystems.

Skills

SolidWorks

Autonomy

Collaboration

Mechanics basics

Tools

GD&T

FEA/CFD

Job description

Role Summary

Specter Aerospace is seeking a Mechanical Engineer Co-Op (4-6+ month cycle) to be a contributor to the vehicle development team. This position will assist the mechanical team in designing components and subsystems for hypersonic flight vehicles, owning components and subsystems. A successful candidate for this position will be driven and passionate about 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. Our Mechanical Engineer Co-Op will be based in our Boston (Seaport) office. 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.

Specter offers a wide diversity of tasks, projects, and technical exposure, all while providing co-ops with the same resources and project ownership as our full-time staff members. Our co-ops work closely with experienced engineers and scientists to complete projects that are critical to the mission of the company.

Role Responsibilities

• Work in a fast-paced environment, designing subsystems and parts for hypersonic flight vehicles

• Create drawings for manufacturing release

• Design and manufacture

• 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 requirement

• Maintain development of other subsystems

Required Qualifications

• Prior experience using CAD software (SolidWorks preferred)

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

• 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 …)

• Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance (U.S. Citizenship required)

• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior professional or student group work experiences

• Familiarity with GD&T

• Amateur rocketry experience

• Prior FEA/CFD experience

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.