Specteraerospace
A Vehicle Design Engineer at Specter Aerospace supports the development of hypersonic flight vehicles by taking ownership of mechanical subsystems and analyzing component performance. The role involves creating manufacturing drawings, conducting architecture trade studies, and integrating subsystems while collaborating across disciplines to meet customer requirements. Candidates will work in a fast-paced environment driving the team from concept through design and toward full-scale production.
Headquarters
Peabody, Massachusetts, United States
Company Size
11-50 employees
Founded
2013
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.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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