Mechanical Engineer II/III

Specter Aerospace • Peabody, MA

12d • $100,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Specter Aerospace is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II/III to join its engineering team. The role supports the design and development of mechanical components and systems, with responsibility for specific parts and assemblies throughout the design process. The position is based in any or all of Specter Aerospace’s offices in Boston and Peabody, Massachusetts. Specter Aerospace is developing hypersonic vehicles for U.S. Forces and Allies, using advanced propulsion technologies, manufacturing, and testing capabilities to develop supersonic and hypersonic systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
• At least 3 years of prior professional work experience.
• Proficiency using CAD software with a PLM platform; SolidWorks is 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, including statics, materials, and thermodynamics/fluids.
• Availability for up to 10% travel for test activities.
• Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

• 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 student organization.

Responsibilities

• Design systems and parts for hypersonic flight vehicles in a rapid-paced environment.
• Generate practical solutions to open-ended engineering problems.
• Create drawings for manufacturing release.
• Serve as the Responsible Engineer for a complete mechanical subsystem.
• Own vehicle subsystems end to end through prototype, test, and production.
• Analyze components within a flight vehicle.
• Work across disciplines to design and optimize novel flight systems to meet internal and customer performance requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level