Senior Avionics Systems Engineer

Senior Staff Avionics Systems Engineer Who We Are

Aurex is a mission-focused aerospace and defense company building the next frontier of deterrence. From hypersonics and missile defense to hardened networks and orbital systems, we design, test, and deliver the platforms that turn unproven ideas into battlefield‑ready capability.

Born in Huntsville and built for speed, Aurex brings together aerospace veterans, combat‑tested operators, and forward‑leaning technologists to solve problems that matter—fast. We move from whiteboard to warfighter with precision, clarity, and zero tolerance for fluff.

Thrive in both technical compliance and risk assessment across cross‑functional engineering disciplines. Strengthen and build client and customer relationships.

A positive and collaborative interface. If you like working in a flexible, team‑based, founder‑led culture with shared accountabilities and the opportunity to partner with some of the industry's most prominent companies while rubbing shoulders with some of the aerospace's foremost experts, this may be your dream career.

• BS degree in System Engineering/Aerospace or related discipline or related years of experience
• A minimum of 10‑15 years of related experience responsible for Avionics Launch/Space Vehicle requirements, hardware development and testing, working across technical teams to integrate and verify technical requirements for Launch Vehicle and Spacecraft subsystems.
• Experience as a senior avionics box owner/RE and aerospace avionics testing/troubleshooting is ideal

• Demonstrate experience with the launch vehicle, missile, or satellite system requirements decomposition; compliance verification, and deriving and maintaining system/subsystem requirements and verification products
• Interpret and analyze specifications and data
• Ability to effectively communicate technical ideas and information to develop engineering solutions and solve complex issues, including in presentations to outside customers
• Able to analyze and evaluate the safety and reliability of systems and their components and interpret specifications and other data
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Technical writing experience
• Able to speak comfortably in front of large groups
• We are most interested in candidates who also have the following:
• Ability to work on multiple technical projects and customer requests in a fast‑paced operations environment
• Certifications as an Avionics Box Responsible Engineer on launch vehicles and Spacecraft
• Job‑related experience working with NASA programs, space systems, aviation, aerospace, satellite or launch vehicles

The salary range for this role is $160,000-$190,000 annually. We offer a comprehensive total rewards approach to compensation, providing incentives and benefits that extend far beyond the base salary. Compensation is determined by the candidate's work experience, education, training, and relevant skills. We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support our employees' health, well‑being, and professional growth.

Aurex is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It prohibits discrimination, retaliation, or any type of harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, citizenship, immigration status, or any other legally protected status in employment, including in hiring, firing, and recruiting decisions. All applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States for positions re may be limited circumstances in which a law, regulation, executive order, or government contract would require certain citizenship;

only in those limited circumstances would Aurex require certain citizenship status to comply with the relevant law, regulation, executive order, or government contract applicable to that position. For all other positions, Aurex does not consider an applicant's citizenship but only requires that the applicant be authorized to work lawfully in the United States. If a position is one that falls under export control laws and regulations requiring authorization from the U.S. government to access export‑controlled items, any hiring is contingent on the applicant passing the export compliance assessment, which is separate from the I‑9 process, for that specific position.

A background check will be required prior to any hire. Elevate your career by joining the Aurex Platform, a leader in aerospace innovation!