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Aerospace Engineer I/II

Boston, MA · On-site

Role Summary Specter Aerospace is seeking an Aerospace Engineer I/II to support the design and analysis of high-speed airbreathing testbed vehicles. A successful candidate will have prior experience ...

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Aerospace Engineer III/IV

Boston, MA · On-site

Aero space Engineer III-IV Specter Aerospace is seeking an Aerospace Engineer III-IV to support the design and analysis of high-speed airbreathing testbed vehicles. A successful candidate will have ...

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Aerospace Engineer I/II

Boston, MA · On-site

Specter Aerospace is seeking an Aerospace Engineer I/II to support the design and analysis of high-speed airbreathing testbed vehicles. A successful candidate will have prior experience conducting ...

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GNC Engineer III/IV

Peabody, MA · On-site

Role Summary Specter Aerospace is seeking a Guidance, Navigation, and Control engineer to support the design and analysis of high-speed airbreathing testbed vehicles. A successful candidate will have ...

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GNC Engineer I/II

Peabody, MA · On-site

Role Summary Specter Aerospace is seeking a Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Engineer I/II to support the design and analysis of high-speed airbreathing testbed vehicles. A successful ...

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Machinist (Entry/Mid-Level)

Peabody, MA · On-site

$22.75 - $31/hr

Role Summary Specter Aerospace is seeking an Entry/Mid-level machinist to produce components for hypersonic flight vehicles and ground testing. They will machine a high-mix, low-volume of parts in a ...

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Mechanical Engineer I

Boston, MA · On-site

Role Summary Specter Aerospace is seeking a Mechanical Engineer 1 to join our engineering team. In this role, you will support the design and development of mechanical components and systems, taking ...

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Mechanical Engineer I

Boston, MA · On-site

Role Summary Specter Aerospace is seeking a Mechanical Engineer 1 to join our engineering team. In this role, you will support the design and development of mechanical components and systems, taking ...

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Aerospace Engineer III/IV

Boston, MA · On-site

Aero space Engineer III-IV Specter Aerospace is seeking an Aerospace Engineer III-IV to support the design and analysis of high-speed airbreathing testbed vehicles. A successful candidate will have ...

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Performance Analyst I/II

Peabody, MA · On-site

Role Summary Specter Aerospace is seeking a Performance Analyst I/II to support the design and analysis of high-speed airbreathing testbed vehicles and weapon systems. A successful candidate will ...

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Vehicle Design Engineer II

Boston, MA · On-site

$82K - $112K/yr

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 ...

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Mechanical Technician

Peabody, MA · On-site

Mechanical Technician Specter Aerospace is seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Technician to support the assembly, integration, testing, and operation of advanced hypersonic flight systems. Working ...

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Embedded Software Engineer III

Boston, MA · On-site

$142K - $187K/yr

Role Summary Specter Aerospace is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer III to develop and implement flight software for custom vehicle avionics and ground support systems. This position will provide ...

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Aerospace Engineer III/IV

Boston, MA • On-site

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Posted 28 days ago

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Role Summary

Specter Aerospace is seeking an Aerospace Engineer III-IV to support the design and analysis of high-speed airbreathing testbed vehicles. A successful candidate will have prior experience conducting numerical simulations of high-speed flight vehicles, supporting wind tunnel tests, and conducting detailed analyses of aerodynamic and aerothermal performance. 

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 Aerospace Engineer III/IV 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 

  • Lead the development and execution of numerical analyses of high-speed flight systems 
  • Provide guidance and feedback to junior engineers 
  • Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders 
  • Develop aerodynamic models of high-speed airbreathing vehicles using multi-fidelity data 
  • Lead wind tunnel test preparation and execution 
  • Coordinate with design team to provide feedback on system design 
  • Support trajectory optimization and analysis efforts (3DOF/6DOF) 
  • Other duties as assigned by the company 

Required Qualifications 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other related discipline 
  • 3+ years of relevant full-time experience 
  • Experience conducting high-speed numerical simulations of aerospace vehicles 
  • Experience using any of the following CFD tools: Fun3D, US3D, Cart3D, CFD++, OVERFLOW, Vulcan 
  • Experience using grid preparation software (Pointwise, GridPro) 
  • Experience using scripting languages (Python, BASH, MATLAB) to aid in analysis 
  • Experience conducting wind tunnel tests at academic, government, and private wind tunnels 
  • Experience with low fidelity methods for aerodynamic estimation 
  • Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance (U.S. Citizenship required) 

Preferred Qualifications 

  • Master’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline 
  • 7+ years of relevant full-time experience 
  • Expert in computational analyses for high-speed airbreathing systems 
  • Experience in finite-rate reacting flow simulations for combustion studies 
  • Experience with automatic grid generation and process development for conceptual trade studies 
  • Active DoD security clearance 

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.