About the role#
Specter Aerospace is hiring a Mechanical Engineer Co-Op for a 4-6 month term starting in Spring 2027. You will join the vehicle development team to work on hypersonic flight vehicles. We provide our co-ops with the same project ownership and resources as our full-time staff. You will work alongside experienced engineers and scientists on projects that support our flight testing and production goals.
What you'll do#
- Design parts and subsystems for hypersonic flight vehicles.
- Create drawings for manufacturing release.
- Own specific vehicle subsystems and manage their development.
- Perform analysis of components within a flight vehicle.
- Design and manufacture components.
- Collaborate across disciplines to optimize flight systems to meet performance requirements.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering program.
- Prior experience with CAD software, specifically SolidWorks.
- Fundamental knowledge of mechanical engineering principles like statics, materials, and thermo/fluids.
- Hands-on experience from a technical shop, lab, or student organization.
- Ability to work with project autonomy.
- U.S. Citizenship is required to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
- Familiarity with GD&T, FEA/CFD, or amateur rocketry is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Peabody, Massachusetts.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time co-op.
- Compensation: $23-$30 per hour.
About Specter Aerospace
Specter Aerospace operates in the aviation industry. The company builds hypersonic flight technology for dual-use applications. It was founded in 2013 and maintains its headquarters in Peabody, Massachusetts. The firm is privately held and currently employs 57 people.
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