Mechanical Engineer II/III

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Boston, MA, USA
In-Office
Mid level
Aerospace
The Role
Designs and develops mechanical components, assemblies, and subsystems for hypersonic flight vehicles. Responsibilities include creating manufacturing drawings, serving as the responsible engineer for mechanical subsystems, analyzing components, and owning designs through prototype, testing, and production. The role requires cross-disciplinary collaboration, practical engineering problem-solving, and compliance with performance requirements. Travel of up to 10% may be required for test activities, and the candidate must be eligible to obtain a DoD security clearance.
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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. 

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field
  • At least 3 years of professional work experience
  • Proficiency with CAD software and a PLM platform; SolidWorks preferred
  • Fundamental understanding of mechanical engineering principles, including statics, materials, thermodynamics, and fluids
  • Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong collaboration skills and commitment to producing quality work
  • Availability for up to 10% travel for test activities
  • Ability to obtain a Department of Defense security clearance
  • U.S. citizenship
  • Familiarity with GD&T
  • Prior aerospace experience
  • Prior FEA or CFD experience
  • Familiarity with DFM or DFAM
  • Hands-on experience in a technical shop, laboratory, or student organization
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The Company
HQ: Peabody, MA
41 Employees
Year Founded: 2013

What We Do

Specter Aerospace is a venture-backed, dual-use startup working on building the future of hypersonics

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