Chief Engineer
Red 6 · Denver · $200,000–$250,000 (stated in the posting)
Company Overview
Red 6 is an innovative Augmented Reality (AR) technology startup leading the way in synthetic air combat training. Our primary technology, supporting our ATARS product, enables pilots to simulate the cognitive challenges of flying while accessing realistic, scalable training in dynamic outdoor environments.
CHIEF ENGINEER
You set the technical direction for a product that's never existed before, and then you watch it fly.
Red 6 is a startup doing something that's never been done: bringing fully immersive 3D synthetic worlds into real aircraft in real flight. Pilots see the actual sky around them, with realistic adversaries. Wingmen, terrain, and tankers layered into their view in real time. It replaces decades-old training methods that depend on costly live aircraft or ground simulators. Warfighters get more realistic, repeatable training at a fraction of the cost, and they show up to the fight better prepared.
Now we need a Chief Engineer to decide what will come next. This isn't a role where you inherit a roadmap and keep the trains running. You'll own the system architecture, make the hard calls, and shape the technical future of the company as Red 6 grows.
WHAT YOU'LL OWN
The system architecture. You'll drive the end-to-end architecture of an airborne augmented reality system, leading hardware and working closely with software to make the whole thing work together.
The hard decisions. You'll run the trade studies, weigh the options, and make critical design calls on complex technical issues.
Requirements into reality. You'll translate customer requirements into clear system and subsystem specifications and run the system analysis that proves they add up to a product that meets the mission.
The customer relationship. You'll work directly with government customers, understand where their needs are heading, and make sure Red 6 gets there first.
The technical roadmap. You'll build and guide the internal roadmap that keeps Red 6 at the front of the industry.
Cross-functional leadership. You'll bring hardware, software, optics, systems, and flight test together and keep them moving in the same direction.
WHY THIS ROLE IS DIFFERENT
You're the technical voice of the company. Your judgment shapes what Red 6 builds and how.
Your work matters to warfighters. It directly improves how they prepare for real-world missions.
Your system flies. It goes into real aircraft, built with startup speed and defense-grade rigor.
You're early at a company poised to grow and lead the industry.
WHAT YOU BRING
A BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
15+ years of relevant experience in system engineering, hardware design, and technical leadership roles for simulation, AR, VR, or related products in the defense, aerospace or related industries
Proven expertise in system architecture design, with a strong emphasis on combined hardware/software systems and systems integration
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive decisions on complex technical issues and system trades
Ability to perform system analysis to ensure subsystem specification, when all tied together, meet product requirements
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
U.S. citizenship, and the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.
IDEAL IF YOU HAVE
Experience with Sensors (camera, time-of-flight), image processing
Experience with virtual reality or augmented reality hardware (Rift, VIVE, Gear VR, etc.)
Experience working with government customers and understanding of defense industry standards and protocols
Experience designing complex electromechanical systems, and successfully getting those systems certified for DoD use
Solid understanding of requirements management tools such as Jama or DOORs
Estimated Base Salary Range:
$200,000 to $250,000 dependent on skills and experience
Full-Time Employee Benefits
Healthcare, Dental, and Vision (100% coverage for Employees)
Paid time off, including vacation, sick, paid holidays, and parental leave
Short and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
401(k) Retirement Plan
Voluntary Worksite Benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity)
May be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based on individual and company performance, subject to plan terms.
Note
Red 6 reserves the right to change its current benefits program at any time, in a manner that is consistent with applicable federal and state regulations.
This job description is not a contract and confers no contractual rights, privileges, or benefits on any applicant or potential applicant. Red 6 has the right to change any and all terms of this job description, including, but not limited to, job responsibilities, qualifications, and benefits. Nothing in this job description constitutes an offer or guarantee of employment.
Red Six Aerospace, Inc, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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