Systems Engineer III

Aurex; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 119,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurex Defense is seeking a reliability engineer with a strong aerospace and spaceflight background to support NASA's Artemis program, performing FMEA and related analyses for launch vehicles and spacecraft.

You will review specifications, develop reliability documentation, and present results to Program Management and customers, collaborating with design teams to ensure safety and mission success.

Qualifications

• Experience with aerospace reliability methods (FMEA, PRA, FMECA).
• Ability to interpret specifications and data.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze spacecraft subsystems for reliability (avionics, propulsion, GN&C, comms).
• Conduct FMECA on launch vehicles at component levels.
• Support safety and mission assurance analyses and related products.
• Collaborate with design and systems engineers to meet customer requirements.
• Present results to Program Management and customers.

Skills

FMEA

PRA

FTA

Reliability engineering

Aerospace experience

Education

BA/BS in Engineering

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

Aurex Defense is seeking a reliability engineer with a strong background in aerospace and spaceflight to support the NASA Artemis program. The candidate will perform and support the development of the Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and related analyses to support customer and contract requirements. Candidate must have the ability to prepare and deliver presentations for reliability review meetings, review specifications, technical documentation and design changes that will result in technical support documentation preparation.

Primary Responsibilities

• Analyze and evaluate spacecraft subsystems such as avionics, propulsion systems, guidance navigation and control (GN&C), communications, mechanical, thermal control, and more.
• Conduct detailed Failure Modes, Effects, and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) on launch vehicles at the component and sub-component levels to ensure reliability and safety for human spaceflight.
• Support development of safety and mission assurance related analyses and associated products.
• Collaborate with engineering design teams and systems engineers to ensure compliance with customer requirements.
• Present results to Program Management as well as to related customers/clients.

Requirements:

• BA or BS degree in Engineering or related discipline such as Aerospace Engineering, System Engineering with 5-10 years system reliability engineering experience.
• Proficiency in system reliability analysis methods incl. Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA) applied to aerospace vehicles.
• Experience and familiarity with Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), fishbone analysis, and hazard analysis
• Experience with launch vehicle and spacecraft design, development or operations with emphasis on reliability.
• Candidates should have the ability to interpret and analyze specifications and data.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with customers, suppliers and at all levels within the company.
• Self-motivated and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with NASA standards and processes.
• Experience working with human spaceflight systems and programs.
• Experience working with complex electrical and avionics systems.

How You Will Be Rewarded

The salary range for this role is $119,000.00 - $136,000.00 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.

Location:

Centennial, CO

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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