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Aerothermal Engineer Co-Op – Spring 2027

specteraerospace
Companyspecteraerospace
CategoryEngineering
LocationPeabody
RemoteOn-site (inferred)
EmploymentNot stated
LevelNot stated
SalaryNot stated by the employer
First seen24 Jul 2026 (the employer did not state a posting date)
Last verified7 Aug 2026
SourceEmployer ATS (bamboohr)
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Description
Role Summary: Specter Aerospace is seeking a n Aer o t h e r m a l  Engineer C o - o p  (4-6+ month cycle)   to  conduct aerodynamic and aerothermodynamic studies   on hypersonic vehicle s . You will have the opportunity to break into the aerospace industry and work with  cutting-edge  technologies from ideation to flight. A successful candidate will have prior experience  or interest in   computational fluid dynamics  (CFD)  for aerospace systems. About Specter Aerospace: Specter Aerospace is building the next generation of hypersonic vehicles for U.S. Forces and Allies. Specter is headquartered just north of Boston in Peabody, MA 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 and private funding, Specter is expanding its team in preparation for flight testing and full-scale production. Specter offers a wide diversity of tasks, projects, and technical exposure, all while providing co-ops with the same resources and project ownership as our full-time staff members. Our co-ops work closely with experienced engineers and scientists to complete projects that are critical to the mission of the company. Role Responsibilities • Conduct detailed aerodynamic and aerothermodynamic studies • Conduct a variety of computational analyses relating to aerodynamic and aerothermodynamics • Perform flight performance assessments and trajectory optimization of hypersonic vehicles • Take part in technical meetings, engage in technical discussions, and contribute perspective • Complete meaningful engineering on federally funded research projects in collaboration with major research  institutions • Actively  participate  in bringing the company closer to its goal of achieving hypersonic flight with plasma - assisted   combustion technology Required Qualifications: • Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in  an engineering discipline relevant to this role • Interest  or  experience in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) • Experience scripting with  MATLAB or Python  to create   analysis tools and post-processing data • Experience working in a Linux computing environment • Comfort with project autonomy, uncertainty, and fast-paced work environment s • Strong collaborative spirit, working well with team members in addition to other companies,  laboratories, and universities • Eligible to obtain and  maintain  a U.S. Secret security clearance (U.S. Citizenship  required ) • Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check Preferred Qualifications: • CFD experience using Cart3D, OVERFLOW , FUN3D  or other CFD solvers • Grid generation for CFD simulations using Pointwise ,  GridPro • Prior experience with fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, gas dynamics, combustion, and/or plasma sciences • Background in numerical methods/FEA/CFD 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.