Principal GNC Engineer

Specteraerospace

25 days ago

Peabody, MA

Onsite

Full Time

Senior

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About this role

Specter Aerospace is looking for an experienced Guidance, Navigation, and Control engineer to lead the design and analysis of high-speed airbreathing testbed vehicles, supporting multiple hypersonic development programs and transition to flight. The role involves developing simulations, designing GNC algorithms, and supporting testing and verification efforts.

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Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline5+ years of relevant experience

About Specteraerospace

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Specter Aerospace develops air‑breathing hypersonic vehicles and technologies designed to enable Mach‑5+ flight for both defense and commercial use — envisioning routes like New York to Tokyo in under three hours. The company focuses on propulsion innovations (including scramjet concepts) to push speed, extend range, and improve fuel efficiency while driving higher cadence and lower cost for hypersonic capability. Its stated mission is to deter future conflicts and connect the world by making flight faster, farther, and more fuel‑efficient.