Electromagnetic propulsion systems for space launch and hypersonic defense
Auriga Space develops reusable electromagnetic launch systems as an alternative to traditional rocket propulsion. The tech stack—SolidWorks, ANSYS, LS-DYNA, FPGA, Verilog, C/C++—reflects a hardware-first engineering culture spanning mechanical design, simulation, embedded systems, and real-time control. Active projects span power electronics, FPGA-based motor control, and hardware-in-the-loop testing, signaling movement from early prototypes toward production-ready platforms. Pain points around scope/schedule management and production scaling match the typical inflection point for deep-tech founders transitioning from R&D to manufacturing.
Auriga Space is a defense and space propulsion company founded in 2023, headquartered in Garden Grove, California. The company's core offering is an electrically powered, fully reusable launch system intended for hypersonics, missile defense, and space access applications. The organization is engineering-heavy (9 of 12 active roles) with distributed seniority; current hiring velocity is decelerating, with 3 new roles posted in the last 30 days. Active projects include hypersonic test partnerships and strategic contract negotiations, indicating early customer engagement alongside platform maturation.
SolidWorks and Onshape for CAD, ANSYS and LS-DYNA for finite-element simulation, FPGA (Verilog/VHDL) for motor control, and C/C++ for firmware. The stack emphasizes embedded systems and high-speed real-time control.
Power electronics prototyping, FPGA-based motor control systems, firmware for real-time data acquisition, hardware-in-the-loop testing, and hypersonic test partnerships. Infrastructure projects include test site evaluation and office expansion planning.
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