Job Description

Engineering Services Intern

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 looking for a skilled Intern with experience in designing structures, utilizing computational design, inverse design, material selection, structural analysis, and prototyping. The ideal candidate will leverage various tools to create robust, high-performance inflatable systems for aerospace applications, ensuring precision and reliability.

Responsibilities

Develop CAD models in SolidWorks to design flat panel shapes and connection seams for inflatable structures, to achieve complex 3D shapes when inflated. Apply inverse design techniques to work backward from desired 3D shapes to determine optimal 2D panel patterns, solving challenging design problems. Select appropriate membrane materials (e.g., high-strength fabrics, films, polymers) and specify manufacturing techniques such as sewing or sealing to ensure functional and durable inflatable structures. Conduct structural analysis to predict the behavior of inflated structures under various forces and stresses, ensuring stability, and performance in aerospace environments. Create and test physical prototypes to validate designs, iterating based on test results to optimize performance and manufacturability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including aerospace engineers, materials scientists, and manufacturing teams, to integrate designs into larger systems.

Qualifications

Work in person in Huntsville AL Previous Internships Proven Expertise in design methodologies Familiarity with materials and manufacturing techniques Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to tackle computationally challenging design problems. Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams. Only U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain a security clearance will be considered.

Preferred Skills

Experience with other CAD tools or computational design software for soft goods. Experience with rapid prototyping techniques, such as 3D printing or CNC cutting, for soft goods. U.S. citizen with an active SECRET clearance

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.

Location:

Huntsville, AL

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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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