Vehicle Design Engineer II

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 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. Our Vehicle Design Engineer II 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 Work in a fast-paced environment, designing systems and parts for hypersonic flight vehicles Be the Responsible Engineer for a complete hypersonic vehicle and/or major systems on a vehicle Perform preliminary analysis at the component and system level Perform architecture/concept trade studies for vehicle/mechanical systems Create drawings for manufacturing release Ownership of vehicle systems 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 Integrate subsystems into bigger systems ensuring fit and functionality