Vehicle Design Engineer I/II
About The Position
Specter Aerospace is seeking a Vehicle Design Engineer I/II to join its design team and contribute to the development of components and systems for hypersonic flight vehicles. The role involves taking ownership of subsystems and full vehicle systems and working across disciplines to design and optimize novel flight systems that meet internal and customer performance requirements. The ideal candidate is motivated, passionate about aerospace, and interested in hands-on design work. Specter Aerospace develops hypersonic vehicles for U.S. Forces and Allies. The company has offices in Boston and Peabody, Massachusetts, and uses propulsion, manufacturing, and testing capabilities to develop supersonic and hypersonic systems. This application may be considered for roles based in any or all of its offices. The company is expanding in preparation for flight testing and full-scale production.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field.
- Proficiency with CAD software; SolidWorks is preferred.
- Comfort with project autonomy and fast-paced work environments.
- Strong collaboration skills and a drive to produce quality work.
- Fundamental understanding of mechanical engineering principles, including statics, materials, and thermodynamics and 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
- Prior professional work experience.
- Hands-on experience in a technical shop, laboratory, or student organization.
- Familiarity with GD&T.
- Prior aerospace experience.
- Prior FEA or CFD experience.
- Familiarity with DFM or DFAM.
Responsibilities
- Design systems and parts for hypersonic flight vehicles in a fast-paced environment.
- Perform preliminary analysis at the component and system levels.
- Conduct architecture and concept trade studies for mechanical systems.
- Create drawings for manufacturing release.
- Own vehicle subsystems.
- Analyze components within a flight vehicle.
- Collaborate across disciplines to design and optimize novel flight systems that meet internal and customer performance requirements.
- Integrate subsystems into larger systems, ensuring fit and functionality.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
