Heavy Demonstrator Mission
Defense · 2026 · Client: US Department of Defense
Project details
Selected to develop and execute an $8 million heavy demonstrator program, providing specialized aerospace engineering and technical services.
Aurex
Engineering the Edge of Possible
About the firm
Aurex is an aerospace and defense engineering practice specializing in hypersonic systems, space domain awareness, missile defense, commercial and civil space, and test and launch range operations. It provides end-to-end engineering services from concept modeling to range-proven hardware, turning raw ideas into real-world deterrents, commercial space applications, and sustainable space exploration.
- Firm type
- Aerospace Engineering · Defense Engineering
People
Warren KohmChief Executive Officer
Dominick BarryChief Operating Officer
Bill ReadChief Financial Officer
Deborah AdamsChief People Officer
Tim BulkChief Technical Officer
Ray 'Buzz' TothVP of Integrated Mission Systems
John RobertsonVP of Innovation & Research
Victoria GagnerVP of Compliance & Admin
Adam LiddleVP, National Security Space
Devin SappingtonVP of Business Development
Rich KolbergVP of Business Development
Garrison ThompsonVP of Business Development
Mark CalcagnoVP of Communication Solutions
Stephen CochranVP of Information Technology
Courtney CarterController
Jason RizzutoVP of Facilities & Security
Brad VickConcordia Co-Founder
Tim JohnsonConcordia Co-Founder
Capabilities
Hypersonic Systems Engineering
Service websiteEnd-to-end engineering and technical support for hypersonic vehicle programs, enabling informed design trades, test planning, and performance assessment.
- Modeling and Simulation
- Engineering Design Trades
- Test Planning and Performance Assessment
Space Domain Awareness
Service websiteTools and expertise for tracking, modeling, and analyzing resident space objects and debris to support planning and risk assessment across all orbital regimes.
Missile Defense Engineering
Service websiteAnalytical and digital support helping customers evaluate complex missile defense architectures and optimize test campaigns.
- Digital Modeling
- Test Planning
- Analytical Support
Commercial and Civil Space Engineering
Service websiteEngineering, manufacturing, and mission assurance services supporting space programs from concept development through test and operations.
Test and Launch Range Operations
Service websiteSecure, data-rich operations combining engineering services, communications integration, and performance modeling.
- Range Engineering Services
- Communications Integration
- Performance Modeling
Engineering Services and Digital Mission Design
Service websiteIntegration of systems engineering with digital tools to streamline design, validate requirements, and inform decisions.
- Systems Engineering Integration
- Requirements Validation
- Mission Lifecycle Decision Support
Autonomous and Intelligent Systems (AI/ML)
Service websiteDevelopment of artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions in secure environments for next-generation aerospace systems.
- Intelligent Autonomy
- Threat Detection
- Precision Control
Mission-Critical Communications
Service websiteResilient, multi-level-secure voice systems ensuring continuous command and control in demanding environments.
Precision Manufacturing and Flight Hardware
Service websiteSpace- and flight-qualified hardware produced at speed, combining advanced manufacturing with certified quality systems.
Reverse Engineering and Threat Exploitation
Service websiteTechnical analysis and reverse engineering of legacy and foreign systems to support threat characterization and upgrades.
- Threat Characterization
- Obsolescence Management
- System Upgrades
Cryptographic Engineering Services
Service websiteEnd-to-end security services from architecture assessment through NSA certification support.
- Architecture Assessment
- NSA Certification Support
Lifecycle Logistics, Operations and Sustainment
Service websiteComprehensive sustainment support to maximize system availability and reduce overall lifecycle risk.
- Logistics Planning
- Maintenance Analysis
- Sustainment Engineering
Strategic and Advisory Services
Service websiteStrategic consulting and technical advisory support for program planning, risk assessment, and technology evaluation.
- Program Planning
- Risk Assessment
- Technology Evaluation
Human-Rated Space Flight
Service websiteSpecialized engineering to achieve human spaceflight readiness by integrating safety, redundancy, and verification.
- Safety Integration
- Redundancy Engineering
- Verification and Validation
Industries
Aerospace · Space · Defense
Projects
Artemis II Launch Support
Space · 2026
Project details
Provided aerospace engineering and mission assurance services supporting the successful Artemis II launch campaign.