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Mechanical Engineer II - Thermal Analysis
Huntsville, AL

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 Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Engineer with a strong background in thermal analysis to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, analyzing, and optimizing thermal systems to ensure performance, reliability, and efficiency across our products and projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform detailed thermal modeling, simulation, and analysis for mechanical systems and components.
• Develop and validate thermal management solutions for electronics, mechanical assemblies, and high-performance systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate thermal considerations into product design from concept to production.
• Conduct experimental testing to verify thermal performance and correlate with analytical models.
• Prepare technical reports, documentation, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (Master’s preferred) with a focus on thermal sciences, heat transfer, or fluid mechanics.
• 8+ years of experience in thermal analysis and design (Aerospace, Automotive, Energy, or related industries preferred).
• Proficiency in thermal simulation tools (e.g., ANSYS Icepak, FloTHERM, COMSOL, or similar).
• Strong understanding of heat transfer principles, thermodynamics, and fluid dynamics.
• Experience with CAD software (SolidWorks, Creo, or equivalent).
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with electronics cooling and thermal interface materials.
• Familiarity with environmental testing standards and thermal cycling.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials selection for thermal performance.
• DoD Secret Clearance

Why Join Us:

• Work on cutting-edge projects with a talented, collaborative team.
• Competitive salary, benefits, and professional growth opportunities.
• A culture that values innovation, precision, and engineering excellence

How You Will Be Rewarded

The salary range for this role is $135,000 - $150,000.00 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: Huntsville, AL

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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