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.
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
- Be the Responsible Engineer for a complete mechanical subsystem
- 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
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
or related fields
- 3+ years of prior professional work experience
- Proficiency using 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:
- Prior aerospace experience
- Familiarity with DFM/DFAM
- Previous hands-on experience in a technical shop, lab, or a student organization
