GNC Engineering Co-op-Fall 2026

GNC Engineering Co-op-Fall 2026

Specter Aerospace is seeking a Guidance, Navigation, and Control coop to support the design and analysis of high-speed airbreathing testbed vehicles. 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 defense and commercial applications. Specter is headquartered in Peabody, MA, just north of Boston, 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, commercial customers, and private funding, Specter is a growing aerospace and defense startup. Close relationships with MIT, Notre Dame, AFRL, NRL, ANL, and other research organizations provide access to cutting-edge developments, facilities, and personnel. 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 integration between company 6DOF and the Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration, and Modeling (AFSIM) 


• Support trade study analysis of algorithms and CONOPS   


• Other duties as assigned by the company 

Job Requirements 

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or other related discipline 


• Understanding of Engineering and Math Fundamentals 


• Proficient in Python, MATLAB, or C++. 


• Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance (U.S. Citizenship required) 

Desired Skills 

• Experience with AFSIM  


• Experience with a college competition team (Design Build Fly, Formula SAE, etc) or Research 


• Experience with self-led projects 


• Active DoD security clearance