Vehicle Design Engineer I/II

Specter Aerospace; Peabody (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

Specter Aerospace in Massachusetts is seeking a Vehicle Design Engineer I/II to contribute to hypersonic flight vehicle design.

You will own subsystems and whole-vehicle aspects, creating robust components and systems with hands-on design work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
• Proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks preferred).
• Willingness to travel up to 10% 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.
• Perform preliminary analyses at component and system levels.
• Perform architecture/concept trade studies for mechanical systems.
• Create drawings for manufacturing release.
• Own vehicle subsystems and components.
• Analyze components within a flight vehicle.
• Collaborate across disciplines to design and optimize novel flight systems.
• Integrate subsystems into larger systems ensuring fit and functionality.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Team collaboration

Autonomy

Adaptability

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Vehicle Design Engineer I/II

Job Summary:

Specter Aerospace is seeking a Vehicle Design Engineer I/II 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 subsystems 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 a rapid
  paced environment, de signing systems and parts for hypersonic flight vehicles
• Perform preliminary analysi s 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 requirement s
• 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 s oftware (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 work experiences
• Previous hands-on experience in a technical shop, lab, or a student organization
• Familiarity with GD&T
• Prior aerospace
  e xperience
• 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.