About the role#
Specter Aerospace is seeking a Computational Design Engineer Co-Op for a 4 to 6 month cycle. This role focuses on the design and analysis of high-speed airbreathing testbed vehicles. You will work alongside experienced engineers and scientists on projects critical to the company mission, receiving the same resources and project ownership as full-time staff.
What you'll do#
- Create reusable computational geometry models to transition hypersonic vehicles from requirements to design.
- Support the development of design and analysis tools for high-speed systems.
- Collaborate with mechanical, design, aerodynamics, propulsion, and software engineers to define inputs and outputs and build parametric geometry models that integrate with analysis tools.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering.
- Prior experience using computational design software.
- Familiarity with implicit modeling concepts such as signed distance functions, level sets, Boolean operations, inversions, and differential geometry.
- Previous CAD or design experience gained in a technical shop, lab, or student organization.
- Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance, which requires U.S. Citizenship.
Location & details#
- Location: Peabody, Massachusetts.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- 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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