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CAREERS Toggle Navigation Career Areas Aurora Life Internships Locations Back to Aurora Toggle Navigation Career Areas Aurora Life Internships Locations Back to Aurora Aurora Careers Home Aurora Administrator 2024-02-05T16:09:42-05:00 Create the Future of Flight Start your career with Aurora Search Openings What you build can change how we use the sky You come to Aurora to build things that people have never seen before – the next generation of aircraft configurations, advanced propulsion, and autonomous technologies. We are a team of passionate people moved by the idea that what we build can change how we use the sky. Explore Career Areas Engineering Our engineering teams work on the cutting-edge of aerospace technology, from novel configurations and electronic propulsion to autonomy and robotics. Best of all, we test our work on real air vehicles, so you can see your innovation take flight. I became an engineer because I was drawn to the idea of turning possibility into reality. At Aurora Flight Sciences, I’m surrounded by people who look at hard problems and weird ideas and say, ‘yeah, we can do that,’ and then go off to prove it. I feel like I’m making history and shaping the future.” Jessica R. Jones , Aerodynamicist Engineering Our engineering teams work on the cutting-edge of aerospace technology, from novel configurations and electronic propulsion to autonomy and robotics. Best of all, we test our work on real air vehicles, so you can see your innovation take flight. I became an engineer because I was drawn to the idea of turning possibility into reality. At Aurora Flight Sciences, I’m surrounded by people who look at hard problems and weird ideas and say, ‘yeah, we can do that,’ and then go off to prove it. I feel like I’m making history and shaping the future.” Jessica R. Jones , Aerodynamicist I’ve been with Aurora for over a decade, and I continue to be challenged and inspired by my job. Flight testing is part of our DNA here, and there is always something new taking flight. We often work on fast-paced, dynamic programs while making sure safety is top priority. There’s truly never a dull moment!” Carrie Haase , Chief Pilot Flight Operations Flight and system test operations bring innovation to reality. Pilots, planners, data analysts, safety and maintenance experts, and more execute flight and system tests on a variety of airframes from small to large, piloted, remotely piloted, and autonomous. Flight Operations Flight and system test operations bring innovation to reality. Pilots, planners, data analysts, safety and maintenance experts, and more execute flight and system tests on a variety of airframes from small to large, piloted, remotely piloted, and autonomous. I’ve been with Aurora for over a decade, and I continue to be challenged and inspired by my job. Flight testing is part of our DNA here, and there is always something new taking flight. We often work on fast-paced, dynamic programs while making sure safety is top priority. There’s truly never a dull moment!” Carrie Haase , Chief Pilot Manufacturing A manufacturing role with Aurora means you’ll be producing aerospace components and complete airframes using advanced composite technology and state-of-the-art manufacturing processes. The best part about being an engineer is that moment when something that has been conceptualized finally becomes a physical functioning system. Every day at Aurora I get to experience those moments while working at the cutting edge of advanced composite manufacturing. I’ve worked on a multitude of programs, from prototypes to starting a production program from scratch. Here, I can make a true impact on our success.” Jake Waldrep , Lead Manufacturing Engineer Manufacturing A manufacturing role with Aurora means you’ll be producing aerospace components and complete airframes using advanced composite technology and state-of-the-art manufacturing processes. The best part about being an engineer is that moment when something that has been conceptualized finally becomes a physical functioning system. Every day at Aurora I get to experience those moments while working at the cutting edge of advanced composite manufacturing. I’ve worked on a multitude of programs, from prototypes to starting a production program from scratch. Here, I can make a true impact on our success.” Jake Waldrep , Lead Manufacturing Engineer Working at Aurora means working with great people who do really cool things. I love being part of an exceptional team that keeps this exceptional business running, and helping lead Aurora’s chapter of Boeing Black Employees Association has enabled me to make an even bigger, positive impact on the company and community.” LeRoi Washington , Client Services Manager Corporate Our corporate teams include finance, HR, IT, purchasing, and business development; just to name a few. These functions are critical to keeping Aurora running and growing. Corporate Our corporate teams include finance, HR, IT, purchasing, and business development; just to name a few. These functions are critical to keeping Aurora running and growing. Working at Aurora means working with great people who do really cool things. I love being part of an exceptional team that keeps this exceptional business running, and helping lead Aurora’s chapter of Boeing Black Employees Association has enabled me to make an even bigger, positive impact on the company and community.” LeRoi Washington , Client Services Manager Aurora Life Employee Resource Groups Employee Resource Groups Our affinity groups unite employees to help them build communities and fulfill their potential. ERG-led meetings and events bring together people across our sites to create connections and celebrate our diversity. Benefits Benefits Aurora’s benefits include shared-cost health, dental, and vision insurance; employer-paid life and disability, and time off for new parents (including adoptions). We offer a bonus plan, and our 401K program includes a match of $1.40 for each $1.00 contributed up to 5% of base salary. Flexible Work Flexible Work Many of our positions are eligible for flexible work schedules and hybrid home-office working arrangements. We can help equip your home workspace, and fully remote positions are considered for the right candidate. Community Outreach Community Outreach Aurora supports activities in STEM education such as rocket camps, site tours, and community college coursework. Our employee-led Engagement Teams drive participation in a variety of local charitable events and have fun doing it. Professional Development Professional Development With makerspaces, a mentor program, frequent lunch-n-learns, and an educational assistance program, Aurora employees have many opportunities to explore their creativity and expand their knowledge. Diversity & Inclusion Diversity & Inclusion In striving to create the most equitable, diverse, and inclusive company possible; we recruit at diversity-focused events, support employee resource groups, offer inclusive healthcare benefits, and more. Intern Program Aurora interns actively participate in real-world assignments, help solve challenging problems, and contribute to the next generation of autonomous aircraft. Aurora offers competitive compensation, as well as housing and transportation allowance if required. Learn More Careers with Aurora Swiss Aurora has an international presence through its subsidiary research and development center in Lucerne, Switzerland. Citizens of Switzerland or an EU/EFTA country are encouraged to apply for opportunities in engineering, management, internships, and more. Explore Openings Featured Stories An Inside Look at Aurora’s Internship Program Aurora’s New Lab is a Hub for Innovation in Autonomy Aurora’s Makerspace: Where Creativity Thrives All Aurora News Aurora Locations Manassas, Virginia Aurora’s headquarters is located at Manassas Regional Airport. This multi-building site includes three aircraft hangars, engineering...