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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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Mechanical Technician

Peabody, MA · On-site

$60 - $90/hr

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 ...

Specter Aerospace

Mechanical Technician

Peabody, MA · On-site

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

Specter Aerospace

Embedded Software Engineer III

Boston, MA · On-site

$120 - $160/hr

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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RF Hardware Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site

Role Summary Specter Aerospace is seeking an RF Engineer to develop and implement telemetry, communications, and antenna systems for high-speed flight vehicles. This role will focus on RF system ...

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Vehicle Structures Analyst II

Specter Aerospace

Peabody, MA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 13 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Conduct advanced hand calculations and classical analysis of primary and secondary structural elements

  • Create, validate, and refine finite element models for static and dynamic analyses

  • Lead planning, instrumentation selection, and data analysis for structural and material testing

Job description

Role Summary

Specter Aerospace is seeking a Vehicle Structures Analyst II to drive the analysis of high-speed airbreathing vehicles. In this role, you’ll take ownership of challenging projects, lead analysis efforts, and help shape the future of aerospace technology in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. You’ll work closely with multidisciplinary teams, and see your work on real flight hardware. 


About Specter Aerospace

Specter Aerospace is building the next generation of hypersonic vehicles for defense applications. Specter is headquartered in Peabody, MA, just north of Boston, where it leverages its advanced propulsion technologies, manufacturing, and testing capabilities to rapidly develop supersonic and hypersonic systems. Funded by a mix of government R&D organizations, commercial customers, and private funding, Specter is a growing aerospace and defense startup. Specter is expanding its team in preparation for flight testing and full-scale production

Role & Responsibilities

    • Conduct advanced hand calculations and classical analysis of primary and secondary structural elements 
    • Create, validate, and refine finite element models for linear and nonlinear static and dynamic analyses (Nastran, Abaqus, Ansys, etc.) 
    • Write and review margins for stress, fatigue, and fracture mechanics (damage tolerance) analysis 
    • Prepare and present structural reports to internal and external stakeholders 
    • Develop and maintain analysis tools in Python and MATLAB to streamline workflows 
    • Lead planning, instrumentation selection, and data analysis for structural and material testing 
    • Perform material selection and author test plans for material property testing using current standards 
    • Support and lead coupled thermal-structural analysis efforts 
    • Take ownership of deliverables and drive projects to completion in a fast-paced, innovative environment 

    Job Requirements

    • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline 
    • 2–5 years of relevant full-time experience in aerospace or related industries 
    • Strong foundation in engineering principles, including hand calculations and first-principles analysis 
    • Proficiency with finite element analysis tools (Femap with NX Nastran, Abaqus, Ansys, or similar) 
    • Experience with structural analysis of various material systems (steel, titanium, Inconel, composites, ceramics, etc.) 
    • Proficiency in MATLAB and Python for tool development and automation 
    • Experience with dynamic analysis and/or coupled thermal-mechanical analysis 
    • Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance (U.S. Citizenship required) 

    Desired Skills

      • Experience with high-speed aerospace systems, missiles, or launch vehicles 
      • Knowledge of additive manufacturing (DMLS, DED, etc.) 
      • Familiarity with solid mechanics, fatigue analysis, fracture mechanics, structural dynamics, and/or aeroelasticity 
      • Experience with composite structures and developing design allowables 
      • 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