Role Summary
Specter Aerospace is seekingan AerospaceEngineer I/IItosupportthedesignand analysis ofhigh-speed airbreathing testbed vehicles. A successful candidate will have prior experienceconducting numerical simulations of high-speed flight vehicles, supporting wind tunnel tests, andconductingdetailed analyses of aerodynamic and aerothermal performance.
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. Our Aerospace Engineer I/IIwill be based in our Boston (Seaport) office. 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
- Conduct aerodynamic and aerothermal numerical simulations of high-speed flight systems
- Utilize varying levels of fidelity to support model build up
- Support wind tunnel test preparation and execution
- Coordinate with design team to provide feedback on system design
- Supporttrajectory optimization and analysis efforts (3DOF/6DOF)
- Other duties as assigned by the company
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other related discipline
- 0-3years of relevant full-time experience
- Interest in/Experience conducting high-speed numerical simulations of aerospace vehicles
- Interest in/Experienceusing any of the following CFD tools: FUN3D, US3D, Cart3D, CFD++, OVERFLOW,Vulcan
- Interest in/Experienceusing grid preparation software (Pointwise, GridPro)
- Interest in/Experienceusing scripting languages (Python, BASH, MATLAB) to aid in analysis
- Interest in/Experienceconducting wind tunnel tests at academic, government, and private wind tunnels
- Interest in/Experienceusinglow fidelity methods for aerodynamic estimation
- Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance (U.S. Citizenship required)
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline
- 2+ years of relevant full-time experience
- Experience developing high fidelity aerodynamic models for use in 6DOF simulations
- Experience leading/conducting aerodynamic wind tunnel campaigns
- Experience conducting aerothermal analyses to inform material selection/survivability
- Active DoD security clearance
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.
