Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer

Huntsville, AL

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.

Job Summary

Aurex is seeking a talented Electronics Engineer to join our Hardware Design and Integration Team. You will be at the forefront of developing innovative hardware solutions for next-generation spacecraft, aircraft, and robotic systems. This role requires a combination of technical expertise and high-level problem-solving skills to bring complex, innovative ideas to life for our customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical architecture and design of custom hardware from concept to completion.
• Design and develop PCBs using industry-standard CAD tools such as Altium.
• Develop product requirements, component selection, Bill of Materials (BOMs), analysis, and schematic capture.
• Conduct full product bring-up, debugging, troubleshooting, and qualification testing.
• Collaborate with software, firmware, mechanical, environments, and manufacturing teams to deliver fully functional products.

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain an active DoD Secret Clearance
• Ability to work in person at our corporate headquarters in Huntsville, AL.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or related field) with industry experience, or a Master's/Ph.D. with a focus on robotic or aerial systems.
• 2+ years of experience in PCB design, circuit design, and hardware testing.
• Proficiency in professional circuit design software (Altium Designer or KiCad), including schematic capture, layout, routing, and simulation.
• Practical experience testing and troubleshooting electronic circuits using oscilloscopes and multimeters, plus hands-on skills in soldering and assembly.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, set priorities, and make informed decisions with minimal supervision.
• Strong collaborative skills with the ability to communicate clearly and resolve conflicts constructively.

Bonus Points

• Experience designing for aerospace environments (vacuum and extreme temperature).
• Foundational understanding of embedded software development and low-level hardware interaction.
• Expertise in high-speed PCB design, signal integrity, and crosstalk mitigation.
• Familiarity with PCB prototyping, fabrication methods, and advanced rework/defect correction.

How You Will Be Rewarded

The salary range for this role is $81,000 - $98,000annually. We offer a comprehensive total rewards approach to compensation, providing incentives and benefits that extend far beyond the base salary-including a top-tier 401k package unrivaled in the industry. Compensation is determined by the candidate's work experience, education, and relevant skills.

Job Location: Huntsville, AL

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 at Aurex. There 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.

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