Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Co-op Spring 2027
Specter Aerospace
Peabody, MA, USA
30+ days ago
Full-time Onsite
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Salary: $23-$30hr

Role Summary:

Specter Aerospace is seekinga 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 withcutting-edgetechnologies 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 forU.S. Forces and Allies. Specter is headquarteredjust north of Bostonin Peabody, MAwhere itleveragesits advanced propulsion technologies, manufacturing, and testing capabilities to rapidly develop supersonic and hypersonic systems. Funded by a mix of government R&D organizationsand private funding, Specterisexpanding 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

  • Support development of six degree-of-freedom (6DOF) simulations using C++
  • Support trade study analysis of algorithms, vehiclerequirementsand CONOPS
  • Support flight testing activities for vehicle and algorithmdevelopment
  • 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 abachelors degree inAerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, orequivalent
  • Understanding of Engineering and Math Fundamentals
  • Proficient in Python, MATLAB, or C++.
  • Eligible to obtain andmaintaina U.S. Secret security clearance(U.S. Citizenshiprequired)
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check



Preferred Qualifications:

  • Previousprofessional 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.