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Specter Aerospace

Develops plasma-assisted propulsion for aerospace defense

Operations Analysis Engineer 3/4

Flight Dynamics & GNCConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timePeabody, MA, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, or another related discipline is required.
  • At least 3 years of relevant full-time experience is required.
  • Experience conducting engagement-level analysis of high-speed weapon systems using ESAMS or TMAP is required.
  • Experience conducting mission-level simulations in support of weapon system development using AFSIM is required.
  • Experience using Linux computers for simulations and experience with high-performance computing interfaces are required.
  • Proficiency in MATLAB and Python for tool development is required.
  • Ability to obtain a Department of Defense security clearance is required; U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and execute survivability assessments of novel, high-speed weapon systems to support ongoing programs.
  • Create and validate vehicle performance models in AFSIM.
  • Develop and debug threat integrated air defense system simulations in AFSIM.
  • Conduct engagement simulations using TMAP and ESAMS.
  • Develop tools in Python and MATLAB to support weapon-system performance analysis.
  • Communicate results to internal and external stakeholders, including government and military officials.
  • Support trajectory optimization efforts using 3-degree-of-freedom and 6-degree-of-freedom methods.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the company.

Desired Qualifications

  • A master's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, or another related discipline is preferred.
  • At least 7 years of relevant full-time experience is preferred.
  • Experience leading survivability studies for weapon-system development programs is preferred.
  • Experience working across classification levels to efficiently conduct survivability studies is preferred.
  • Experience communicating with government officials is preferred.
  • Software development experience, including continuous integration/continuous delivery pipelines and Git/GitLab, is preferred.
  • An active Department of Defense security clearance is preferred.

About the Company

Specter Aerospace

Develops plasma-assisted propulsion for aerospace defense

Specter Aerospace develops propulsion technologies for aerospace and defense, focusing on plasma-assisted combustion and hypersonic propulsion. The company designs advanced propulsion systems to improve jet engine efficiency and performance for high-speed flight. Its approach uses plasma to assist combustion, enabling more stable and efficient engine operation at high speeds, which is especially valuable for hypersonic vehicles. Unlike many competitors, Specter Aerospace emphasizes partnerships and contracting with government agencies (notably the DoD) and collaborates with other aerospace players, supported by both government funding and venture capital. The company aims to advance practical, propulsion-powered capabilities for defense and aerospace needs, driving more efficient engines and enabling reliable hypersonic performance.

Company size
51-200
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$14.4M
Headquarters
Peabody, KS
Founded
2013

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