Hardware Test Engineer

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.

Job Summary  

Our ideal Hardware Test Engineer will have an aptitude, ambition, and attitude to determine compliance with device specifications and their functionality.  As a Red 6 Hardware Test Engineer you will design, implement, and execute plans to test computer hardware and optical systems. You will work closely with design engineers, manufacturing engineers, customers, partners, and vendors to ensure that hardware products meet specified requirements and are free from errors.  

Key Responsibilities   

• Provide on-site technical support for the installation, configuration, and maintenance of ATARS. 

• Designing, developing, and executing test plans for computer hardware and related equipment 

• Creating test plans and equipment, implementing, and monitoring test processes, and completing hardware product validations 

• Establishing test tool requirements and recording test results. 

• Designing test plans and test cases to validate new products and improve existing ones. 

• Providing technical support to technicians for various testing tasks. 

• Developing technical specifications for testers and accepting test equipment. 

• Designing test fixtures and test tools for design review and verification 

• Using a variety of debugging tools to carry out failure analysis. 

• Keeping track of test outcomes and communicating any negative outcomes to the relevant teams 

• Working closely with Red 6 engineering teams to design test interfaces for all products. 

• Teaming up with design engineers, manufacturing engineers, marketing, and customers to define a mechanical design for a variety of electronic products. 

• Developing hardware validation plans and conducting functional and electrical verification of products. 

• Debugging and testing manufacturing issues at the factory. 

• Interfacing with testing laboratories and suppliers for the development and cost requirements. 

• Travel up to 10% of the time. 

Experience, Skills and Required Qualifications   

• Must have a bachelor’s degree or higher in a STEM field from an accredited institution. 

• 5+ years of experience. 

• Experience in the aviation domain is a significant advantage. 

• Proficiency with programming languages such as Python and C++. 

• A strong understanding of test equipment. 

• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills. 

• Command line and Linux experience. 

• Must be able to commute or move to Louisville, Colorado.  On-site work required (relocation negotiable). 

• This position may require a security clearance. To obtain clearance, employees must show proof of US Citizenship.  

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)
  

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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