Electrical Engineer II

Aurex; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 107,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurex in Huntsville, AL is seeking an Electrical Engineer specializing in CCAs and PWBs. You will lead design from concept to production, shaping high-reliability systems for aerospace and defense.

Responsibilities include schematic capture, layout, documentation using Altium, OrCAD, or Mentor Xpedition; collaborating with mechanical, manufacturing and test teams; ensuring IPC/EMI/EMC compliance and MIL-STD specs; supporting prototyping and testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field is required.
• Master’s degree preferred for advanced design work and systems.
• Experience designing CCAs and PWBs for high-reliability systems.
• Proficiency with PCB CAD tools and signal integrity practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of CCAs and PWBs from concept to production release.
• Create schematics, layouts, and documentation using CAD tools.
• Collaborate with mechanical, manufacturing, and test engineers to meet targets.
• Perform component selection, SI analysis, and power distribution design.
• Oversee prototype builds and support testing and integration.
• Ensure IPC/EMI/EMC and MIL-STD compliance where applicable.

Skills

CCAs PWBs design

Signal integrity

DFM/DFT

Communication of concepts

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s preferred

Tools

Altium Designer

OrCAD

Mentor Xpedition

LTSpice

Job description

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 Overview

As an Electrical Engineer specializing in Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs) and Printed Wiring Boards (PWBs), you’ll be at the heart of our product development process. Your designs will become the backbone of systems that must perform without fail—whether in the depths of space, the heat of a jet engine, or the precision of a medical device. You won’t just be designing boards—you’ll be shaping the performance, reliability, and future of our technology.

What You'll Do

• Lead the design and development of CCAs and PWBs from concept through production release.
• Create detailed schematics, layouts, and documentation using industry-standard CAD tools (e.g., Altium Designer, OrCAD, Mentor Graphics).
• Collaborate with mechanical, manufacturing, and test engineers to ensure designs meet performance, manufacturability, and cost targets.
• Perform component selection, signal integrity analysis, and power distribution design for high-reliability applications.
• Oversee prototype builds, conduct design reviews, and support troubleshooting during integration and testing.
• Ensure compliance with IPC standards, EMI/EMC requirements, and applicable military or aerospace specifications.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 3+ years of experience designing CCAs and PWBs for high-reliability or mission-critical systems.
• Proficiency with PCB design tools such as Altium Designer, OrCAD, or Mentor Xpedition.
• Strong understanding of signal integrity, grounding, and power distribution best practices.
• Experience with design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for testability (DFT).
• Familiarity with IPC-2221/2222 standards and MIL-STD design requirements.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong background in circuit design and power electronics, including switch-mode power supply design, battery systems, and Li-Po battery management
• Proficiency in circuit simulation tools (e.g., SPICE, LTSpice) and hands-on lab testing/troubleshooting with oscilloscopes and other diagnostic equipment
• Experience implementing microcontrollers and communication protocols such as serial, RS232/485, I2C, SPI, and Ethernet
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes for electronics (e.g., PCB fabrication, soldering, assembly)
• Experience with rapid prototyping techniques for circuits and systems

How You Will Be Rewarded

The salary range for this role is $107,000 - $135,000.00 per year. 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.

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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