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Vehicle Design Engineer III Job Summary: Specter Aerospace is seeking a Vehicle Design Engineer I I I to join our growing design team. In this role, you will contribute to the development of components and systems for hypersonic flight vehicles, taking ownership of mechanical subsystems and all up vehicles . The ideal candidate is a motivated engineer with a strong passion for aerospace and hands-on design work. 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 fast- paced environment, de signing systems and parts for hypersonic flight vehicles Be the Responsible Engineer for a complete Specter vehicle Lead preliminary analysi s at the component and system level Lead architecture/concept trade studies for vehic le /mech anical systems Create drawings for manufacturing release Ownership of vehicle systems Perform analysis of components /systems within a flight vehicle Work between disciplines to efficiently design and optimize novel flight systems to meet internal and customer performance requirement s Integrate subsystems into bigger systems ensuring fit and functionality Job Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering , or related fields 5 + years of prior professional work experience Proficiency using CAD s oftware 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 Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects with autonomy in fast-paced, ambiguous environments Fundamental understanding of mechanical engineering principles ( statics, dynamics, 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: Previous hands-on experience in a technical shop, lab, or a student organization Familiarity with GD&T Prior aerospace e xperience Prior FEA/CFD experience Familiarity with DFM/DFAM 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.

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Vehicle Design Engineer III
Specter Aerospace is seeking a Vehicle Design Engineer I I I
to join our growing design team. In this role, you will contribute to the development of components and systems for hypersonic flight vehicles, taking ownership of mechanical
subsystems and all up vehicles . The ideal candidate is a motivated engineer with a strong passion for aerospace and hands-on design work.
Work in a fast- paced environment, de signing systems and parts for hypersonic flight vehicles
Be the Responsible Engineer for a complete Specter vehicle
Lead preliminary analysi s at the component and system level
Lead architecture/concept trade studies for vehic le /mech anical systems
Create drawings for manufacturing release
Ownership of vehicle systems
Perform analysis of components /systems within a flight vehicle
Work between disciplines to efficiently design and optimize novel flight systems to meet internal and customer performance requirement s
Integrate subsystems into bigger systems ensuring fit and functionality
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering , or related fields
5 + years of prior professional work experience
Comfort with project autonomy and fast-paced work environments
Strong collaborative skills and a drive to produce quality work
Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects with autonomy in fast-paced, ambiguous environments

Nice-to-haves

Proficiency using CAD s oftware with a PLM platform (SolidWorks preferred)
Previous hands-on experience in a technical shop, lab, or a student organization
Familiarity with GD&T
Prior aerospace
Prior FEA/CFD experience
Familiarity with DFM/DFAM

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