Mechanical Engineer
Job in
Peabody, Essex County, Massachusetts, 01960, USA
Listed on 2026-06-01
Listing for:
Alvar Financial Services Limited
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-01
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Manufacturing Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Summary:
Specter Aerospace is seeking a Mechanical Engineer 1 to join our engineering team. In this role, you will support the design and development of mechanical components and systems, taking responsibility for specific parts and assemblies throughout the design process. The ideal candidate is a motivated engineer with a strong passion for mechanical design and innovative problem-solving.
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:
- Work in a rapid paced environment, designing systems and parts for hypersonic flight vehicles
- Generating practical solutions to open-ended engineering problems
- Create drawings for manufacturing release
- End-to-end ownership of vehicle subsystems seeing them through prototype, test and production
- 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
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related fields
- Proficiency using CAD software (Solid Works preferred)
- 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...)
- Available for up to 10% travel for test activities
- Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance (U.S. Citizenship required)
Skills:
- Prior professional or student group work experiences
- Familiarity with GD&T
- Prior aerospace experience
- Prior FEA/CFD experience
- Familiarity with DFM/DFAM
- Previous hands-on experience in a technical shop, lab, or a student organization
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