--- title: 'Manufacturing Test Engineer at Red 6' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/manufacturing-test-engineer-red-6-denver-ycz1axsw89zs' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-09' --- # Manufacturing Test Engineer at Red 6 - **Company:** Red 6 - **Location:** Denver, CO - **Compensation:** $128k–$168k - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2026-09-04 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/red6/a2deb79e-4215-4984-ab61-eaf4e7aeaefa ## Job description 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. Role: Manufacturing Test Engineer Red 6 is seeking a senior Manufacturing Test Engineer to lead development, validation, and deployment of production test systems for complex aerospace electronic assemblies. This role ensures full PCBA, subassembly and system-level test capability at both Red 6 and contract manufacturer sites. The ideal candidate has deep experience building robust, repeatable, aerospace-grade production test environments. ## Key Responsibilities Production Test Development - Work with Test Development teams at Red 6 and contract manufacturers to develop, release and maintain manufacturing tests, scripts, tools and related artifacts - Develop PCBA, subassembly, and system-level production test strategies. - Define test coverage, acceptance criteria, and failure of reporting standards. - Work with Red 6 software development teams to integrate provided test scripts and source code. - Work closely with contract manufacturers and document recommended or requested functions, modules, or scripts, identify potential gaps and assure that those are implemented when possible - Ensure CMs properly build/compile test software for production use. - Develop a plan and required tools for transparency, real time availability of test logs, results, failures for each build activity Test Infrastructure & Equipment - Define specifications for jigs, fixtures, and system-level test racks. - Oversee CM development and duplication of test racks at Red 6 and CM sites. - Validate test repeatability, reliability, and GR&R performance. - Lead environmental, functional, and stress testing validation as required. CM & Production Support - Support test implementation at CM facilities. - Troubleshoot test failures and yield issues. - Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions. - Establish test data collection, traceability, and reporting requirements. Compliance & Documentation - Ensure test processes meet DOD, aerospace, and IPC standards. - Develop and maintain test procedures, validation reports, and configuration control documentation. - Support qualification builds, FAI, and production readiness reviews. Required Qualifications - 7+ years of experience in production test engineering (aerospace/defense preferred). - Experience with Python, C/C++, or similar test platforms. - Strong background in PCBA and system-level electronic test. - Experience developing automated test systems and fixtures. - Experience supporting CMs in test implementation. - Familiarity with compiling/building test software in manufacturing environments. - Strong understanding of traceability and production data management. - Excellent cross-functional communication skills. - US Citizen (security clearance is a plus). - Travel is required to CM facilities. ## Preferred Qualifications - Familiarity with MIL-STD requirements. - Experience in environmental and stress screening (ESS/HASS/HALT) Estimated Base Salary Range: $128,000 to $168,000 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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Candidate Privacy Notice https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:a94896ca-279e-421c-a4eb-8c50a46fcbf4 ## About Red 6 ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Red 6 develops a revolutionary outdoor augmented reality system for military flight training, enabling pilots to see and interact with synthetic threats in real-world environments at high speeds. - **Entity Type**: Private (Series B, last round in 2022; $111.3M total funding) - **Headquarters**: Orlando, Florida, United States - **Founded**: 2018 - **Founders**: Daniel Robinson (CEO/Founder) and Jeremy Stovall (CPO/Founder) ## Core Business - **Primary industries**: Defense and Space Manufacturing; Military Flight Training; Augmented Reality Hardware/Software - **Target customers**: Government defense agencies (U.S. Air Force, Royal Air Force, NATO), prime defense contractors (Lockheed Martin, SNC, Northrop Grumman), and allied air forces. - **Mission or purpose statement**: “Create adaptive, immersive, simulated environments, outdoors to solve a national security problem threatening the readiness of warfighters; a chronic lack of relevant, affordable training delivered at scale and frequency.” (from team page) ## Products & Services - **Advanced Tactical Augmented Reality System (ATARS)**: A platform that generates fully immersive, data-driven, AI-enabled 3D synthetic training worlds outdoors. ATARS uses extremely low-latency, waveform-agnostic protocols to enable multi-player AR experiences at high speeds. It is designed to work with fighter jets, collaborative combat aircraft (CCA), and ground systems. - **EVE Headset (Enhanced Visual Environment)**: A wearable AR headset purpose-built for outdoor, high-speed environments. It offers 18,000 nits brightness (usable in full daylight), a wide field of view, low latency (~10 ms), and high optical efficiency. The headset enables pilots to see virtual assets overlaid on the real world while maneuvering. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed - **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue $15M (LinkedIn estimate) | Total Funding $111.3M as of 2026 - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Lockheed Martin Ventures (lead), Disney Accelerator, SNC (Sierra Nevada Corporation), Palantir Technologies, AERALIS, and the U.K. Royal Air Force. - **Growth Signals**: Headcount grew 50.4% YoY to 139 employees (2026). Active job postings (12 positions as of mid-2026). Secured a U.S. Air Force contract to revolutionize F-16 pilot training with ATARS (Aug 2025). Signed strategic partnership with SNC to transform military flight training (Jul 2025). RAF Hawk jets successfully trialed Red 6 AR technology (2024–2025). Expansion into Denver and Santa Monica offices. ## Competitive Advantages - **First-mover in outdoor airborne AR**: No other company has demonstrated an augmented reality system that works reliably in full daylight, at high speeds, and in dynamic outdoor environments. - **Deep domain expertise**: Founded by a former RAF pilot and augmented reality veterans; leadership includes retired USAF Major General, former Lockheed Martin/Sierra Space executives, and F-22/F-35 instructors. - **Low-latency, waveform-agnostic architecture**: ATARS can run on existing military networks without requiring new hardware, enabling rapid integration with current aircraft. - **Strong government and prime contractor partnerships**: Direct contracts with U.S. Air Force and RAF, plus strategic alliances with Lockheed Martin, SNC, Palantir, and Northrop Grumman. ## Strategic Focus - **Scaling ATARS across multiple platforms**: Expanding from fighter jets (F-16, Hawk) to include collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) and ground-based training. - **International expansion**: Deepening presence in the United Kingdom (subsidiary in UK, trials with RAF) and pursuing NATO allies. - **Integration with AI and data analytics**: Partnering with Palantir to leverage ontology software for real-time data fusion and readiness measurement. - **Contract growth**: Targeting larger production contracts and multi-year programs as ATARS moves from prototype to operational deployment. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Described as “an agile startup changing the way the world engages with digital information.” Emphasis on impact (every employee closely involved with tech), autonomy (trusted contributor from Day 1), and community (unique team sharing a common mission). - **Locations**: Three primary offices – Santa Monica, CA; Denver, CO (Louisville); and Orlando, FL (HQ). Roles are likely on-site given the hardware/defense nature. - **Work environment**: Fast iteration cycles (concept to flying prototype in days), collaboration with veterans and top aerospace engineers. Typical startup perks are not explicitly listed but the reviews on LinkedIn give a 4.2/5 rating (25 reviews) with high marks for Culture (4.3) and Work-Life (4.2). - **Engineering culture**: Heavy technical focus – 37% of employees work in technical roles, tech stack includes Unreal Engine, Python, Docker, TypeScript, JavaScript, Altium, NetSuite, Confluence. Cross-functional teams include optics, systems engineering, mechanical engineering, and software. ## Sources 1. [red6ar.com – Company home and team page](https://red6ar.com) 2. [red6ar.com – ATARS product page](https://red6ar.com/atars/) 3. [red6ar.com – Careers page](https://red6ar.com/careers/) 4. [linkedin.com – Red 6 company profile](https://www.linkedin.com/company/red6) 5. [prnewswire.co.uk – US Air Force contract announcement](https://prnewswire.co.uk) 6. [washingtontechnology.com – Northrop autonomous flight cohort](https://washingtontechnology.com) 7. 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