Systems Engineer

Don't Wait for the Future. Build it Here.

We seek the curious, the brilliant, and the relentless. If you're driven to solve complex problems, operate at the edge of technology, and make systems smarter, faster, and safer, you'll find a home here. Advance your career in a company that builds for what's next.

Culture of Excellence

Grit, Growth, and Great People

We're a team of high performers who don't settle. Our culture rewards curiosity, integrity, and results- without the ego. You'll be surrounded by people who challenge you, support you, and celebrate your wins. We work hard, solve big problems, and have each other's backs.

More Than a Paycheck

We believe exceptional work deserves exceptional rewards. Our total compensation goes beyond base pay to include robust benefits, performance incentives, and investment in your future. From health and retirement to career development and time off-you'll have what you need to thrive, in and out of the office.

Growth Without Limits

Start Strong. Keep Climbing.

From entry-level engineers to mission program leads, we create space for every employee to thrive. Our work is complex, our standards are high, and our support systems are built to help you rise- wherever you're starting from.

People at Aurex

"I enjoy working at Aurex for the innovative environment and strong focus on work-life balance… The company values creativity, supports professional growth, and fosters collaboration. I feel empowered to make a difference, both through meaningful projects and through volunteering in my community."

People at Aurex

"I love being part of the platform because it offers the resources and opportunities of a larger company while maintaining a tight-knit, small company culture. 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

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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.

Your Role

Operations & Maintenance (O&M) System Engineer will work providing support, to include site operations & installation support, schedule development for specific operations, launch support and system engineering and integration as required. The System Engineer will also perform the same job duties as the technicians in support of daily operations and general customer required support at other customer sites as required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work as a team member in coordination with Quintron and SAS Company personnel.
• Engineer and implement specific customer requested in-scope installation or update jobs to be completed by Quintron and Aurex Company workforce (coordinated with the O&M Manager) per customer direction and walk-down determinations.
• Coordinate daily site work activities with appropriate responsible customer scheduling, engineering and safety personnel, attend daily site general schedule information meetings as required.
• Construct, install, modify, refurbish, and perform preventive maintenance and repair of the operational voice, video, administrative telephone, public address, CCTV, CATV, timing, serial data, missile lift-off (MLO).
• Inspect and test operability of communications equipment prior to major operations and launch
• Configure communication systems to support pre-launch and launch activities
• Install, troubleshoot, and repair fiber and copper cabling and associated hardware.
• Install and modify metal conduit for copper and fiber cabling paths, including knowledge of bending and methods of attachment.
• Climb and work on towers, ladders, man-lifts, or other support structures and understand need and use of personal fall protection equipment.
• Work in confined spaces such as trenches, tunnels and crawl spaces and understand need and use of gas detection equipment.
• Must complete annual site-specific orientation and safety courses required by customer to maintain access to all work location areas.
• Must complete annual Fall Protection and Confined Space Entrant & Attendant safety courses, and other training specified by Quintron and Aurex Company management.
• Operate various electronic testing equipment to conduct service tests on lines and equipment. I.e. T1 Test sets, Network test sets, Oscilloscopes, DMV, OTDR and optical power meter. Teach or review the use of various test equipment to technicians as needed to enhance performance of required job duties.
• Assist repair personnel from other agencies to test lines, circuits and systems, isolate and clear cable faults, and verify records.
• Work with other agencies, internal and external, to troubleshoot and isolate problems.

Basic Qualifications:

• Possess a high level of independent judgment, self-directed, good leader.
• Must be able to work well with others as well as alone to accomplish assigned work.
• Minimum of 6 years of space launch related technical support experience
• Customer required level of security clearance
• Advanced electronics and system integration knowledge as it applies to launch communications related systems.
• Complete understanding of use of communications industry and electronics test equipment, ability to teach or assist others in proper and effective use various test equipment to troubleshoot various communication equipment issues.
• Must be able to work with standard hand and power tools related to low-voltage communications industries and able to instruct others on proper and safe use.
• Working knowledge of LAN/WAN topologies, copper and fiber cabling standards and components
• Ability to work extended hours (overtime/weekends) as required
• Clean driving record and Clean DOJ/FBI record
• OSHA 10 safety training certification minimum, OSHA 30 preferable
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to read, understand and work from system drawings and equipment documentation for the purpose of troubleshooting system problems and completion of projects.
• Ability to generate and modify/update the various comm system documentation, drawings and test plans.
• Ability to understand and implement complex voice communications system configurations for launch operations.

Physical Requirements:

While performing regular job duties, the system engineer may be required to stand, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl