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Specter Aerospace

Signal Processing Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site

... Specter offers a wide diversity of tasks, projects, and technical exposure, all while providing co-ops with the same resources and project ownership as our full-time staff members. Our co-ops work ...

Specter Aerospace

Electrical Engineer I/II

Boston, MA · On-site

... Specter offers a wide diversity of tasks, projects, and technical exposure, all while providing co-ops with the same resources and project ownership as our full-time staff members. Our co-ops work ...

Specter Aerospace

RF Hardware Engineer

Peabody, MA · On-site

... Specter offers a wide diversity of tasks, projects, and technical exposure, all while providing co-ops with the same resources and project ownership as our full-time staff members. Our co-ops work ...

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Mechanical Engineer Co-Op Spring 2027

Specter Aerospace

Peabody, MA • On-site

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Posted 23 days ago

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Role Summary: 

Specter Aerospace is seeking a Mechanical Engineer Co-Op (4-6+ month cycle) to be a contributor to the vehicle development team. This position will assist the mechanical team in designing components and subsystems for hypersonic flight vehicles, owning components and subsystems. A successful candidate for this position will be driven and passionate about design work. 


About Specter Aerospace: 

Specter Aerospace is building the next generation of hypersonic vehicles for U.S. Forces and Allies. Specter is headquartered just north of Boston in Peabody, MA 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 and private funding, Specter is expanding its team in preparation for flight testing and full-scale production.  

Specter offers a wide diversity of tasks, projects, and technical exposure, all while providing co-ops with the same resources and project ownership as our full-time staff members. Our co-ops work closely with experienced engineers and scientists to complete projects that are critical to the mission of the company. 


Role Responsibilities 

  • Work in a fast-paced environment, designing subsystems and parts for hypersonic flight vehicles 
  • Create drawings for manufacturing release 
  • Design and manufacture 
  • Ownership of vehicle subsystems 
  • Analysis of components within a flight vehicle 
  • Work between disciplines to efficiently design and optimize novel flight systems to meet internal and customer performance requirement 
  • Maintain development of other subsystems 

Required Qualifications: 

  • Prior experience using CAD software (SolidWorks preferred) 
  • Previous hands-on experience in a technical shop, lab, or a student organization 
  • 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…) 
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance (U.S. Citizenship required) 
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check 


Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Prior professional or student group work experiences 
  • Familiarity with GD&T 
  • Amateur rocketry experience 
  • Prior FEA/CFD experience 


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.