Mechanical Engineer II/III

Mechanical Engineer II/III

Job Summary: 

Specter Aerospace is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II/III 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. 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, designing systems and parts for hypersonic flight vehicles 

• Generating practical solutions to open-ended engineering problems 

• Create drawings for manufacturing release 

• Be the Responsible Engineer for a complete mechanical subsystem 

• 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  

Job Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical 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, 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: 

• 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.