Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Co-op Spring 2027
Summary
Co-op in Peabody, MA assisting aerospace engineers with 6DOF simulations, trade studies, and flight testing for high-speed airbreathing vehicles using C++, Python, MATLAB, and AFSIM.
Role Summary:
Specter Aerospace is seeking a Guidance, Navigation, and Control coop to support the design and analysis of high-speed airbreathing testbed vehicles. 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 with project work, a desire to learn, and a strong background in the fundamentals of engineering
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.
Role Responsibilities
- Support development of six degree-of-freedom (6DOF) simulations using C++
- Support trade study analysis of algorithms, vehicle requirements and CONOPS
- Support flight testing activities for vehicle and algorithm development
- Support integration between company 6DOF and the Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration, and Modeling (AFSIM)
- Other duties as assigned by the company
Required Qualifications:
- Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
- Understanding of Engineering and Math Fundamentals
- Proficient in Python, MATLAB, or C++.
- 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:
- Previous professional or student team leadership experience relevant to the requirements for this position
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.