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Specter Aerospace · 1 day ago

Embedded Software Co-op Fall 2026

positionPeabody, MA, US
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad
money$23/hr - $30/hr

Specter Aerospace is building the next generation of hypersonic vehicles for defense and commercial applications. They are seeking an Embedded Software Co-op to contribute to the development of avionics software for hypersonic flight vehicles, collaborating with various engineering teams to ensure system functionality.

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Responsibilities

Work in a rapidly growing startup company developing avionics systems for vehicles using advanced propulsion systems
Develop and test software for controllers within a hypersonic flight vehicle avionic system
Take ownership of software development and integration for critical systems throughout the vehicle and related ground-support systems
Interface with electrical, GNC, and test engineering teams to refine requirements, define technical scope, and ensure complete system functionality
Establish testing protocols to conduct shakedowns, debug, and validate software development
Participate in technical meetings, engage in technical discussions, and contribute perspectives

Qualification

C/C++Embedded systemsReal-time operating systemsMATLABPythonProject autonomyLab equipment experienceTeam leadershipCollaborative skills

Required

Pursuing a bachelors degree in computer science, computer engineering, or electrical engineering
Previous experience with fundamental coding principles in one or more languages
Direct experience with embedded languages such as C/C++ deployed on ARM-based embedded microcontrollers
Previous experience applying software development skills in a lab or student organization
Comfort with project autonomy and self-management amidst changing requirements
Strong collaborative skills and a drive to produce quality work
Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance (U.S. Citizenship required)

Preferred

Previous professional OR student team leadership experience relevant to the requirements for this position
Familiarity with developing and implementing real-time operating systems (RTOS)
Experience with deploying embedded software to multi-core systems
Knowledge of data scripting languages such as MATLAB or Python
Experience with implementing FPGAs within a larger computational system
Previous experience with lab equipment, such as function generators, power supplies and oscilloscopes

Company

Specter Aerospace

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Specter Aerospace is a developer of integrated technology packages.
dateFounded in 2013
location
Cleveland, Ohio, USA
people-size11-50 employees
web-link
https://specteraerospace.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
Total Funding
$12.87M
Key Investors
Small Business Innovation Research
2024-07-17Series Unknown
2023-06-13Series Unknown· $9.5M
2022-02-22Grant· $3.2M

Leadership Team

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Felipe Gomez del Campo
Founder and CEO
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Recent News

Congressman Seth Moulton
Moulton Announces $3.2 Million in Department of Defense, Department of Energy Funding for Middleton Clean Tech, Defense Startup
2025-02-20
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Specter Aerospace receives $9.5 million in funding from the Department of Defense (DoD) and investment firms, CS Ventures and Mandala Ventures
2025-02-20
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