Principal Optical Software 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:

As a part of Red 6’s core technology team, you will be involved in all aspects of optics design and usage. You'll collaborate with other engineers to optimize Red 6’s image distortion correction and headset metrology methodologies. You will inform the design of future devices to push the boundaries of FOV and resolution. Together, we will create highly accurate and realistic augmented reality experiences the redefine the state of the art.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement robust optical calibration systems

• Perform optical calibration, including lens rectification and MTF measurements.

• Design and develop algorithms for real-time computer vision applications using C++ and Python.

• Incorporate sensor data (eye-tracking, head-tracking) to improve performance of the optics system

• Collaborate with product, manufacturing, and testing teams to stand up new metrology tools

• Assist in the development of Red 6’s computer vision-based technologies

• Effectively communicate optics and computer vision successes and challenges to Red 6 leadership team

• Ability to validate performance through testing

Experience, Skills and Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Physics, computer graphics, Applied Math, Optical Engineering, or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience in computer vision, optical systems, or related fields

• Strong foundation in computer vision methodologies

• Strong foundation in computer graphics

• Proficiency in programming languages in Python, or C++.

• Strong foundation in linear algebra, projective geometry, trigonometry

• Experience with image processing and algorithm development

• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot mechanical, hardware, and software issues effectively

• Ability to communicate technical constraints with technical and non-technical stakeholders

• A collaborative mindset and passion for solving hard problems

• Ability to work on rapid prototyping projects

• Qualified candidates must have the ability to obtain a security clearance. This requires U.S. Citizenship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience developing head mounted displays for augmented reality

• Familiarity with Unreal Engine

• Understanding of optical design principles and simulation software (e.g., Zemax, Code V)

• Masters degree

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)
  

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.

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Red Six Aerospace, Inc, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment wihtout regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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