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Modeling and Simulation Engineer
Specteraerospace · Peabody, Massachusetts, 01960, United States · Active · BambooHR
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company | Specteraerospace |
| Title | Modeling and Simulation Engineer |
| Normalized title | - |
| Department / team | Engineering |
| Location | Peabody, United States |
| Work model | - |
| Employment type | Full Time |
| Salary | - |
| Status | active |
| ATS provider | BambooHR |
| Posted / first seen | 2026-03-17 / 2026-05-30 |
| Changed / last seen | 2026-05-30 / 2026-06-20 |
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Description
Modeling and Simulation Engineer:
Specter Aerospace is seeking a Modeling and Simulation Engineer to support the design and analysis of high-speed airbreathing testbed vehicles. A successful candidate will have prior experience conducting survivability and performance assessments of weapon systems, to include engagement and mission level simulations.
About Specter Aero:
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:
· Conduct survivability assessments of novel, high-speed weapon systems to support on-going programs
· Create and validate vehicle performance models in AFSIM
· Develop and debug threat IADS simulations in AFSIM
· Conduct engagement simulations using TMAP and ESAMS
· Develop tools in Python and MATLAB to support the performance analysis of weapon systems
· Support trajectory optimization efforts (3DOF/6DOF)
· Other duties as assigned by the company
Qualifications and Requirements:
· Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Math, Computer Science, Physics, or other related discipline
· 2+ years of relevant full-time experience
· Experience conducting engagement-level analysis of high-speed weapon systems using ESAMS or TMAP
· Experience conducting mission-level simulations in support of weapon system development using AFSIM
· Experience utilizing Linux computers for simulations and experience with HPC interfaces
· Proficiency in MATLAB and Python to support tool development
· Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance (U.S. Citizenship required)
Desired Skills:
· Master’s Degree in Engineering, Math, Computer Science, Physics, or other related discipline
· Experience leading survivability studies for weapon system development programs
· Experience working across classification levels to efficiently conduct survivability studies
· Software development experience (including CI/CD pipelines, Git/GitLab)
· Active DoD security clearance
*All new employees must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
More About Specter Aero:
https://specteraerospace.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/specteraerospace
https://aviationweek.com/defense-space/missile-defense-weapons/specter-aerospace-reveals-plasma-ignited-hypersonic-missile
https://www.kairosventures.com/specter-aerospace/
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.
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| Title | Modeling and Simulation Engineer |
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| Status | active |
| Active | yes |
| Location Text | Peabody, Massachusetts, 01960, United States |
| Department | Engineering |
| Team | — |
| Employment Type | full_time |
| Workplace Type | — |
| Remote Policy | — |
| Country | United States |
| Region | — |
| City | Peabody |
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| Salary Max | — |
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| Source URL | https://specteraerospace.bamboohr.com/careers/95 |
| Apply URL | https://specteraerospace.bamboohr.com/careers/95 |
| First Seen At | 2026-05-30 05:45:16Z |
| Last Seen At | 2026-06-20 08:55:39Z |
| Last Checked At | 2026-06-20 08:55:39Z |
| Last Changed At | 2026-05-30 05:45:16Z |
| Inactive At | — |
| Source Posted At | 2026-03-17 00:00:00Z |
| Source Updated At | — |
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