Electrical Design Engineer

Aurex; United States; Remote; USD 96,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurex is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to design, develop, and route aerospace wire harnesses for a confidential project. You will collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and other teams to ensure manufacturability and proper system integration throughout design reviews.

The ideal candidate has hands-on aerospace harness design experience, strong CAD skills (Creo preferred), and a solid understanding of electrical systems and components.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and 2–5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience designing and routing wire harnesses for aerospace applications.
• Proficiency with CAD tools used for wire harness design.
• Strong problem-solving and collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and route electrical wire harnesses for aerospace systems.
• Ensure designs meet project specifications and aerospace industry standards.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and other engineering teams for feasibility and integration.
• Participate in design reviews and provide recommendations for improvements.
• Ensure designs comply with industry standards and project requirements.
• Prepare and maintain engineering drawings, reports, and deliverables.
• Support design updates throughout the development lifecycle.

Skills

Wire harness design

CAD software

Electrical systems

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Creo

Job description

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.

Electrical Design Engineer

Remote

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 skilled Wire Harness Designer to support a confidential aerospace project. This role will be responsible for the design, development, and routing of electrical wire harnesses for aerospace applications, ensuring designs meet project specifications and applicable industry standards. The ideal candidate brings hands-on aerospace wire harness design experience, proficiency with CAD tools, and a strong understanding of electrical systems and components. This position will collaborate closely with engineering teams to develop practical, manufacturable designs and support design reviews throughout the development process.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and route electrical wire harnesses for aerospace systems.
• Develop wire harness designs that meet project specifications and applicable aerospace industry standards.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and other engineering teams to ensure design feasibility and proper system integration.
• Conduct and participate in design reviews and provide recommendations for design improvements.
• Ensure wire harness designs comply with applicable industry standards and project requirements.
• Prepare and maintain engineering documentation, drawings, reports, and other deliverables related to wire harness designs.
• Support design updates and revisions throughout the development lifecycle.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field and 2-5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience designing and routing wire harnesses for aerospace applications.
• Proficiency with CAD software used for wire harness design and routing.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems and components.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Creo for wire harness design and routing.
• Knowledge of aerospace industry standards and regulations related to electrical and wire harness design.
• Familiarity with project management tools.

How You Will Be Rewarded

The salary range for this role is $96,000 - $115,000 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

Remote

Aurex is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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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