Mechanical Engineer II/III
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 31, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 16, 2026. Specter Aerospace scores A on the Alion truth index.
Mechanical Engineer II/III
Job Summary:
Specter Aerospace is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II/III 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 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 rapid
pacedenvironment, designing systems and parts for hypersonic flight vehicles
- Generating practical solutions to open-ended engineering problems
- Create drawings for manufacturing release
- Be the Responsible Engineer for a complete mechanical subsystem
- End-to-end ownership of vehicle subsystemsseeing 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
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanicalengineering
or relatedfields
- 3+ years of prior professional work experience
- Proficiencyusing CAD software 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, 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:
- 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
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.