Mechanical Engineer I

Specter Aerospace; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Specter Aerospace is seeking a Mechanical Engineer 1 to join our Boston team. You will support the design and development of mechanical components and systems for hypersonic flight vehicles, taking ownership of subsystems from concept through prototype, test and production.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related fields, proficiency with CAD (SolidWorks preferred), and the ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical 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).

Responsibilities

• Work in a rapid paced environment, designing systems and parts for hypersonic flight vehicles.
• Generating practical solutions to open‑ended engineering problems.
• Create drawings for manufacturing release.
• End‑to‑end ownership of vehicle subsystems seeing them through prototype, test and production.
• 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.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Team collaboration

Autonomy in fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related fields

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Role Summary

Specter Aerospace is seeking a Mechanical Engineer 1 to join our engineering team. In this role, you will support the design and development of mechanical components and systems, taking responsibility for specific parts and assemblies throughout the design process. The ideal candidate is a motivated engineer with a strong passion for mechanical design and innovative problem‑solving.

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 I 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.

Role & Responsibilities

• Work in a rapid paced environment, designing systems and parts for hypersonic flight vehicles
• Generating practical solutions to open‑ended engineering problems
• Create drawings for manufacturing release
• End‑to‑end ownership of vehicle subsystems seeing them through prototype, test and production
• 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

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical 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)

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior professional or student group work experiences
• Familiarity with GD&T
• Prior aerospace experience
• Prior FEA/CFD experience
• Familiarity with DFM/DFAM
• Previous hands‑on experience in a technical shop, lab, or a student organization

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.