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Electrical Engineering Co-op
Job Summary
Specter Aerospace is seeking an Electrical Engineer Co-op (4-6+ month cycle) to be a primary contributor to the development of various systems across the electrical engineering discipline. This position will contribute to the development of avionic, ignition, and control systems required for the delivery of a hypersonic flight vehicle. You will be a part of a rapidly growing team and will have the opportunity to experience many areas across the electrical engineering discipline.
About Specter Aerospace:
Specter Aerospace is building the next of hypersonic vehicles for defense and commercial 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. Close relationships with MIT, Notre Dame, AFRL, NRL, ANL, and other research organizations provide access to cutting-edge developments, facilities, and personnel. Specter is expanding its team in preparation for flight testing and full-scale production.
Role & Responsibilities
Work in a rapidly growing startup developing advanced plasma-assisted combustion technologies
Develop custom electrical and embedded systems required for hypersonic flight vehicles
Take ownership of research, design, fabrication, and test of systems throughout the company
Interface with electrical, GNC, and mechanical teams to refine requirements, define technical scope, and ensure complete system functionality and scalability
Fabricate custom electrical systems and hardware to support current experimental needs
Develop testing protocols to conduct shakedowns, debug, and validate designs
Participate in technical meetings, engage in technical discussions, and contribute perspectives
Job Requirements
Pursuing a bachelors degree in electrical engineering or a similar field
Comfortable with the application of circuit theory to analyze and design electrical systems
Experience with ECAD tools such as Altium, KiCAD, OrCAD, etc
Experience with electrical circuit simulation packages such as SPICE, PLECS, or Simulink
Experience completing bring-up and test of custom PCBs and other electrical systems
Comfortable hand assembling and reworking PCBs with small and/or complex components
Ability to interpret existing circuit schematics and generate supporting documentation
Proficient with lab equipment such as function generators, oscilloscopes, and signal analyzers
Comfort with project autonomy and fast-paced work environments
Strong collaborative skills and a drive to produce quality work
Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance (U.S. Citizenship required)
Desired Skills
Previous relevant professional OR student team (FSAE, SEDS, AIAA, etc) project experience
Familiarity with relevant programming such as Python, Rust, C, or C++
Fluency with ECAD/PCB design tools (Altium Designer ) and circuit simulation
Experience with CAD software (SolidWorks )
High-level theoretical understanding of electric fields, magnetism, and gas discharges (plasmas)
Practical understanding of semiconductor devices, filtering, impedance matching, etc
Prior work with high-voltage/power electronics design and safety principles
Electrical Engineering Co-op
Job Summary
Specter Aerospace is seeking an Electrical Engineer Co-op (4-6+ month cycle) to be a primary contributor to the development of various systems across the electrical engineering discipline. This position will contribute to the development of avionic, ignition, and control systems required for the delivery of a hypersonic flight vehicle. You will be a part of a rapidly growing team and will have the opportunity to experience many areas across the electrical engineering discipline.
About Specter Aerospace:
Specter Aerospace is building the next of hypersonic vehicles for defense and commercial 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. Close relationships with MIT, Notre Dame, AFRL, NRL, ANL, and other research organizations provide access to cutting-edge developments, facilities, and personnel. Specter is expanding its team in preparation for flight testing and full-scale production.
Role & Responsibilities
Work in a rapidly growing startup developing advanced plasma-assisted combustion technologies
Develop custom electrical and embedded systems required for hypersonic flight vehicles
Take ownership of research, design, fabrication, and test of systems throughout the company
Interface with electrical, GNC, and mechanical teams to refine requirements, define technical scope, and ensure complete system functionality and scalability
Fabricate custom electrical systems and hardware to support current experimental needs
Develop testing protocols to conduct shakedowns, debug, and validate designs
Participate in technical meetings, engage in technical discussions, and contribute perspectives
Job Requirements
Pursuing a bachelors degree in electrical engineering or a similar field
Comfortable with the application of circuit theory to analyze and design electrical systems
Experience with ECAD tools such as Altium, KiCAD, OrCAD, etc
Experience with electrical circuit simulation packages such as SPICE, PLECS, or Simulink
Experience completing bring-up and test of custom PCBs and other electrical systems
Comfortable hand assembling and reworking PCBs with small and/or complex components
Ability to interpret existing circuit schematics and generate supporting documentation
Proficient with lab equipment such as function generators, oscilloscopes, and signal analyzers
Comfort with project autonomy and fast-paced work environments
Strong collaborative skills and a drive to produce quality work
Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance (U.S. Citizenship required)
Desired Skills
Previous relevant professional OR student team (FSAE, SEDS, AIAA, etc) project experience
Familiarity with relevant programming such as Python, Rust, C, or C++
Fluency with ECAD/PCB design tools (Altium Designer ) and circuit simulation
Experience with CAD software (SolidWorks )
High-level theoretical understanding of electric fields, magnetism, and gas discharges (plasmas)
Practical understanding of semiconductor devices, filtering, impedance matching, etc
Prior work with high-voltage/power electronics design and safety principles