Senior Weapon System Performance Engineer - Missile Defense

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What motivates me most is the environment it creates, one that supports me in growing professionally, academically, and personally.” jacob Ballentine Junior Reverse Engineer People at Aurex “What I love about working with Aurex is that I always feel valued and appreciated, and that work never goes unrecognized … Another thing I love is that, though small, Aurex offers tremendous expertise in various fields … Finally, the diversity of projects and partners means … many different opportunities—you will be helping to create history.” Nathaniel DeCecco Mechanical Engineer People at Aurex “What I like most about the company is the strong sense of community… It truly feels like a place where I belong. I’m motivated by the chance to grow, learn, and take on new challenges… Being part of a passionate, driven team makes every day rewarding.” People at Aurex “I appreciate that our company focuses on growth and innovation in aerospace… I’m motivated by solving complex challenges and building reliable software for launch operations. It’s rewarding to know our voice system is used by the government and major contractors—making a real impact. What a dream!” Astrid Leighton Software Engineer Find Open Positions Great talent doesn’t always wait for job postings. If you’re excited about our mission but don’t see your ideal role today, apply through our General Consideration Application . We’ll be in touch when the right opportunity opens up. Advanced Systems Engineer - Weapon System Performance Advanced Systems Engineer – Missile Defense Weapon System Performance 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 an experienced Advanced Systems Engineer specializing in Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Weapon System Performance to join our mission-driven team. In this role, you will own the analysis, design, and implementation of complex systems that directly impact weapon performance. If you are a skilled engineer who thrives on cutting-edge modeling, tactical simulation, and rapid capability deployment, we encourage you to apply. Key Responsibilities System Design & Implementation: Design, develop, and deploy advanced architectural solutions and technical systems related to missile defense weapon performance. Modeling & Simulation: Analyze and rigorously evaluate end-to-end weapon system performance using advanced high-fidelity modeling and simulation tools. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner directly with multi-disciplinary engineering and operations teams to verify system requirements are flawlessly executed from whiteboard to field. Performance Optimization: Proactively identify performance shortfalls, analyze anomalies, and engineer optimization techniques to maximize system capabilities. Technical Expertise: Serve as a subject matter expert, providing actionable technical insights and briefings to internal engineering leadership and external government stakeholders. Technology Modernization: Stay at the forefront of defense industry advancements, actively incorporating emergent weapon system technologies into our baseline architectures. Qualifications Experience: 7+ years of progressive professional systems engineering experience, with a dedicated focus on weapon system performance and analysis. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field (Master's degree preferred). Security Clearance: Active SECRET clearance required. Technical Proficiency: Proven expertise in modern aerospace modeling and simulation frameworks, performance assessment metrics, and system optimization methodologies. Core Skills: Exceptional analytical problem-solving capabilities alongside strong written and verbal communication skills. How You Will Be Rewarded The salary range for this role is $110,000-$125,000 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. 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. 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