Entry Level Programmer Jobs in Decatur, AL (NOW HIRING)

We seek the curious, the brilliant, and the relentless. If you’re driven to solve complex problems, operate at the edge of technology, and make systems smarter, faster, and safer, you’ll find a home here. Advance your career in a company that builds for what's next.

Culture of Excellence

We’re a team of high performers who don’t settle. Our culture rewards curiosity, integrity, and results—without the ego. You’ll be surrounded by people who challenge you, support you, and celebrate your wins. We work hard, solve big problems, and have each other’s backs.

More Than a Paycheck

We believe exceptional work deserves exceptional rewards. Our total compensation goes beyond base pay to include robust benefits, performance incentives, and investment in your future. From health and retirement to career development and time off—you’ll have what you need to thrive, in and out of the office.

Growth Without Limits

From entry-level engineers to mission program leads, we create space for every employee to thrive. Our work is complex, our standards are high, and our support systems are built to help you rise—wherever you're starting from.

People at Aurex

“I enjoy working at Aurex for the innovative environment and strong focus on work-life balance… The company values creativity, supports professional growth, and fosters collaboration. I feel empowered to make a difference, both through meaningful projects and through volunteering in my community.”

People at Aurex

“I love being part of the platform because it offers the resources and opportunities of a larger company while maintaining a tight-knit, small company culture. What motivates me most is the environment it creates, one that supports me in growing professionally, academically, and personally.”

jacob Ballentine
Junior Reverse Engineer

People at Aurex

“What I love about working with Aurex is that I always feel valued and appreciated, and that work never goes unrecognized … Another thing I love is that, though small, Aurex offers tremendous expertise in various fields … Finally, the diversity of projects and partners means … many different opportunities—you will be helping to create history.”

Nathaniel DeCecco

Mechanical Engineer

People at Aurex

“What I like most about the company is the strong sense of community… It truly feels like a place where I belong. I’m motivated by the chance to grow, learn, and take on new challenges… Being part of a passionate, driven team makes every day rewarding.”

People at Aurex

“I appreciate that our company focuses on growth and innovation in aerospace… I’m motivated by solving complex challenges and building reliable software for launch operations. It’s rewarding to know our voice system is used by the government and major contractors—making a real impact. What a dream!”

Astrid Leighton
Software Engineer

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.

• Develop and run trajectory simulations for missiles, spacecraft, hypersonic vehicles, and other aerospace systems.
• Build, validate, and maintain 3-DOF and 6-DOF vehicle models.
• Model vehicle dynamics, propulsion, aerodynamics, navigation, guidance, and control behavior using available vehicle data and engineering assumptions.
• Evaluate model performance and verify accurate implementation against expected system behavior.
• Conduct trajectory, performance, and trade-space analyses to answer complex engineering and mission questions.
• Optimize simulation performance for integration into larger modeling and simulation environments.
• Collaborate with software developers, analysts, and subject matter experts to support mission-focused simulation tool development.
• Document modeling approaches, assumptions, analysis results, and technical findings.

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field.
• Ten or more years of relevant experience in aerospace vehicle modeling, trajectory simulation, GNC analysis, or related modeling and simulation work.
• Experience with missile defense system architecture and elements.
• Experience with C++ or Python.
• Experience integrating models or algorithms into larger modeling and simulation architectures.
• Experience organizing software projects and using version control tools such as Git
• Experience developing guidance algorithms, control loops, or related flight dynamics models.
• Familiarity with Monte Carlo analysis, sensitivity studies, or performance trade studies.
• Ability to synthesize vehicle data and engineering inputs into usable simulation models.
• Active Secret or higher security clearance.
• Ability to work on-site at an Aurex office in Huntsville, AL.

• Twelve or more years of relevant experience.
• Master’s degree or higher in Aerospace Engineering or a related technical field.
• Experience with trajectory simulation tools such as TAOS, QuickShot, POST2, or similar.
• Familiar with aerothermal predictions.

The salary range for this role is $176,000 - $210,000 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.

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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