Senior Systems Engineer

Job Description

Senior Systems Engineer Santa Maria CA 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 matterfast We move from whiteboard to warfighter with precision clarity and zero tolerance for fluff Job Overview Aurex is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to design develop and integrate advanced electronic hardware supporting next generation aerospace and defense systems This role is responsible for the full hardware development lifecycle from architecture and circuit design through testing validation and production support Youll work across multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop reliable high performance electronics for mission critical applications where performance precision and quality are paramount The ideal candidate combines strong analog and digital design experience with a hands on approach to troubleshooting system integration and continuous product improvement Success in this role requires technical depth collaboration and a passion for solving complex engineering challenges Basic Qualifications Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering or a closely related STEM discipline58 years of professional experience designing electronic hardwareExperience designing analog digital and mixed signal circuitsProficiency with simulation and modeling tools such as SPICE and MATLABExperience using EDA software including Altium Designer Microchip Studio or similar development toolsExperience performing hardware testing validation and troubleshooting using laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes logic analyzers and spectrum analyzersUnderstanding of signal integrity EMIEMC mitigation techniques and hardware compliance testingStrong analytical troubleshooting and communication skillsPreferred Qualifications Experience developing firmware or hardware test software using C C or PythonFamiliarity with audio processing audio interfaces and TDM architectureExperience supporting products through the full development lifecycle from concept through productionExperience working in aerospace defense medical devices or other highly regulated industriesExperience with quality management systems and continuous improvement methodologiesKey Responsibilities Electrical Design \& Development Design and develop analog digital and mixed signal electronic circuits for complex embedded systemsCreate schematics perform component selection and support PCB layout reviewsUtilize simulation and modeling tools to analyze circuit performance and optimize designs before hardware fabricationSupport product architecture decisions while balancing performance manufacturability reliability and costHardware Integration \& Validation Integrate mixed signal hardware while minimizing noise signal integrity issues and EMIEMC concernsDevelop and execute hardware verification validation and compliance test plansTroubleshoot prototype and production hardware using industry standard laboratory equipmentSupport environmental functional and regulatory testing activitiesEmbedded Hardware Support Collaborate closely with firmware software mechanical and systems engineers throughout product developmentDevelop or modify firmware and automated hardware test scripts when neededSupport hardware bring up debugging and system level integrationDocumentation \& Quality Create and maintain engineering documentation including schematics design reports test procedures and manufacturing documentationParticipate in design reviews and configuration management activitiesEnsure products comply with internal quality standards engineering processes and applicable industry requirementsIdentify opportunities to improve engineering workflows product quality and manufacturing efficiencyWhat Youll Bring Strong problem solving mindset with the ability to diagnose complex electrical issuesExcellent collaboration and communication skills across multidisciplinary teamsAttention to detail with a commitment to engineering excellenceAbility to balance technical innovation with practical execution in a fast paced environmentPassion for developing reliable hardware that supports critical national security missionsLocation Santa Maria CA 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 applicants 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 US 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