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Job Summary: 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 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  fast- paced environment, de signing 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 analysi s  at the component and system level • Perform architecture/concept trade studies for  vehic le /mech anical  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 requirement s • Integrate subsystems into  bigger  systems ensuring fit and functionality Job Requirements: • Bachelor’s  degree  in  mechanical or aerospace engineering ,  or related  fields • 3+ 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 • 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.