Hardware Engineering M Job at Aurelius Systems, San Francisco, CA

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  • Aurelius Systems
  • San Francisco, CA

Job Description

Please send resume and evidence of excellence to contact@aureliussystems.us

Must be able to obtain a security clearance

We work 6 days a week in the office in downtown San Francisco, no remote available.

What is Aurelius Systems?

Aurelius Systems is a directed energy company developing edge-deployed laser systems for cUAS applications

We shoot down drones with laser guns

Why?

The US and our allies have prepared for a world where we will be fighting increasingly large and sophisticated systems (Planes, Aircraft carriers, etc), but this world never came. The future of warfare will involve large numbers of small-scale and mass-manufacturable drones, and we aren’t prepared to defend our country from these threats abroad or domestically. Aurelius Systems has set out to address this problem by equipping the US and our allies with the systems they need to fight current and future conflicts in a scalable and cost-effective manner.

Job Description

We are seeking an inventive Hardware Engineer to drive structural and thermal analysis and design for rapid prototyping of our laser defense systems. You will lead finite element analysis (FEA), thermal management, vibration and robustness testing, and prototype validation to deliver rugged, field‑ready hardware. This role spans concept through production, emphasizing a strong bias toward hands‑on testing and iterative mechanical prototyping in demanding defense environments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Thermal Management: Develop and validate thermal solutions (passive and active) for high‑power laser modules; conduct conjugate heat transfer and transient thermal sim
  • ulations.FEA &
  • Structural Simulation: Perform stress, vibration, and modal analyses using ANSYS, SolidWorks Simulation, or equivalent tools; interpret results to optimize designs for durability, weight, and dynamic loads.Mecha
  • nical Design & Analysis: Create and refine CAD models for thermal management and structural prototypes.Proto
  • type Development & Testing: Drive hands‑on mechanical prototyping (CNC, additive, or other rapid fabrication) with an extreme bias toward testing; plan and execute vibration, shock, environmental, and robustness tests to validate hardware under field conditions.Desig
  • n for Manufacturability (DFM): Conduct DFM reviews to optimize geometry, tolerances, and material selection for efficient production; collaborate with suppliers and fabricators to ensure manufacturable designs.Mater
  • ial Selection & Qualification: Evaluate metals, polymers, and composites for mechanical strength, thermal conductivity, and EMI compatibility; develop and execute mechanical and environmental test protocols.Manuf
  • acturing Readiness: Generate BOMs, GD&T drawings, and assembly instructions; oversee transition of prototypes to production, maintaining quality and compliance with MIL‑STD and ITAR requirements.Cross
  • ‑Functional Collaboration: Partner with optics, electronics, firmware, and controls teams to integrate hardware modules; provide hands‑on support during system assembly, integration, and field testing.
  • Qualifications
  • Hyper Engineer - your brain only releases dopamine when you're building
  • Experience: 2-8 years in mechanical or hardware engineering roles (defense, aerospace, or related
  • fields).Techn
  • ical Skills:Profi
  • cient in CAD (SolidWorks, Creo, or similar)Stron
  • g background in FEA (ANSYS, SolidWorks Simulation)Therm
  • al analysis expertise (CFD and heat transfer software)Hands
  • ‑on mechanical prototyping and test fixture developmentExper
  • ience planning and executing vibration, shock, and environmental testingKnowl
  • edge of materials science, stress analysis, and manufacturing methodsEduca
  • tion: BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or similar field.Soft
  • Skills: Extreme bias for action, strong problem‑solving, communication, and project‑management abilities.
  • Nice‑to‑Haves
  • Vacuum or environmental chamber testing experience
  • Familiarity with laser safety standards and optical alignment fixtures
  • Background in EMI/EMC design and shielding
  • Security clearance or ITAR compliance experience
  • Send all applications w/ resume, evidence of excellent previous work, portfolio, github/website and a description of the most impressive thing you've done to contact@aureliussystems.us

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