Mission Operations & Integration Systems Engineer -GPS IIIF

Mission Operations & Integration Systems Engineer - GPS IIIF
El Segundo, CA (Hybrid/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.

Basic Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in space systems engineering, integration, and testing
• 10+ years of experience in system of systems integration and integrated system testing for space, ground, or user programs
• Experience in space segment to ground segment integration, including mission readiness test planning and execution
• Experience developing integrated plans and schedules, developing decision briefings, managing giver or receivers, and managing risks for space programs
• Experience with collaboration tools, including Confluence or Jira
• Ability to lead and participate in cross-functional team meetings and task execution across systems engineering and integration activities
• Ability to be highly motivated, display a dynamic work ethic, and contribute to the DoW mission
• Ability to communicate effectively and establish collaborative relationships with government clients and contractor teammates
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science

Preferred Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in space vehicle systems engineering, integration, and testing
• Experience with launch planning and execution and satellite operations
• Experience performing multiple systems engineering and program management functions
• Knowledge of DoW acquisition lifecycle milestones and DoW systems engineering, test, and production policies, standards, and practices
• Knowledge of GPS space, ground, or user segment
• Ability to create program or systems engineering documentation
• Possession of excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Top Secret clearance
• Master’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science
• PMP, ESEP, CSEP, or OCSMP Certifications

How You Will Be Rewarded

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.

The posted salary range represents Aurex’s good-faith estimate of the anticipated hiring range for this position. The specific salary offered within this range will be determined based on the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, and job-related qualifications.

Location: El Segundo, CA (Hybrid/Remote)
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The salary range for this role is $185,000 - $225,000 annually. 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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