Vehicle Design Engineer II

Specter Aerospace; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Specter Aerospace is seeking a Vehicle Design Engineer II to join our Boston design team, focusing on components and systems for hypersonic flight vehicles. You will own mechanical subsystems and entire vehicle architectures from concept through release.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in mechanical or aerospace engineering and 3+ years of experience, with SolidWorks and PLM proficiency. Occasional travel up to 10% for test activities is expected, with base in our Boston Seaport office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of prior professional work experience.
• Proficiency with CAD software and a PLM platform (SolidWorks preferred).

Responsibilities

• Work in a fast-paced environment, designing systems and parts for hypersonic flight vehicles.
• Be the Responsible Engineer for a complete hypersonic vehicle and/or major systems on a vehicle.
• Perform preliminary analyses at the component and system level.
• Perform architecture/concept trade studies for vehicle/mechanical systems.
• Create drawings for manufacturing release.
• Own vehicle systems and Subsystems across design phases.
• Analyze components within a flight vehicle.
• Collaborate across disciplines to design and optimize novel flight systems to meet requirements.
• Integrate subsystems into larger systems ensuring fit and functionality.

Skills

CAD software

PLM experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Role Summary

Specter Aerospace is seeking a Vehicle Design Engineer 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 mechanical subsystems and all up vehicles.

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 Vehicle Design Engineer II 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 fast-paced environment, designing systems and parts for hypersonic flight vehicles
• Be the Responsible Engineer for a complete hypersonic vehicle and/or major systems on a vehicle
• Perform preliminary analyses at the component and system level
• Perform architecture/concept trade studies for vehicle/mechanical systems
• Create drawings for manufacturing release
• Ownership of vehicle systems
• 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

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, or related fields
• 3+ years of prior professional work experience
• Proficiency using CAD software with a PLM platform (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, dynamics, 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

• 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.