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# Technical Supply Chain Manager at Red 6

- **Company:** Red 6
- **Location:** Denver, CO
- **Compensation:** $90k–$150k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-09-02
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/red6/b91de1b2-ea9e-4513-bfc9-eeeab31b62f5/application

**Skills:** Technical Supply Chain Management, Sourcing, Supplier Management, Aerospace Quality Standards, Traceability Requirements, New Product Introduction (NPI), Contract Manufacturing, Electromechanical Systems, PCBA Management, Cables/Harnesses Management, Mechanical Assemblies Management, DOD Production Programs, Aerospace Production Programs, AS9100 Quality Environments, Custom Component Supply Chains, ERP/MRP Systems, Supply Chain Analytics Tools, Avionics Hardware

> Lead supply chain execution for complex aerospace electromechanical products, managing sourcing strategies, supplier relationships, and contract manufacturer collaboration. The role ensures compliance with DOD and aerospace standards while supporting production ramp and quality assurance.

## 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.

Position Overview

Red 6 is seeking an experienced Technical Supply Chain Manager to lead supply chain execution for internally designed, complex aerospace products supporting both internal production and contract manufacturing partners.

This role sits at the intersection of engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and suppliers, ensuring that critical components, assemblies, and custom hardware are sourced, qualified, and delivered in alignment with Red 6’s strict DOD, aerospace, and industry standards.

The ideal candidate has deep experience managing supply chains for complex electromechanical systems including PCBAs, harnesses, precision mechanical components, and custom aerospace hardware. This position will play a key role in managing Red 6’s blended Approved Manufacturer List (AML) strategy, where certain custom components are sourced directly by Red 6 while most materials are procured through sub-contractors and contract manufacturers (CMs).

This is a highly cross-functional leadership role requiring strong technical understanding, supplier engagement, and clear communication with senior leadership.

## Key Responsibilities

Supply Chain Strategy & Execution

- Manage the technical supply chain for complex aerospace electromechanical products.
- Lead sourcing strategies supporting both Red 6 internal builds and contract manufacturer production.
- Support scaling of production through supplier capacity planning and risk mitigation.
- Ensure continuity of supply for critical components including PCBAs, custom electronics, cables/harnesses, and precision mechanical assemblies.
- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks related to schedule, cost, or technical constraints.

Blended AML & Supplier Management

- Manage Red 6’s direct and blended AML strategy, where custom components are sourced directly by Red 6 while other components are procured by contract manufacturers.
- Partner with Procurement to develop and maintain the Approved Manufacturer List (AML).
- Evaluate and onboard suppliers capable of meeting aerospace and DOD program requirements.
- Work closely with suppliers to ensure manufacturability, quality compliance, and schedule adherence.
- Support supplier development initiatives to improve capability, capacity, and reliability.

Contract Manufacturer (CM) Collaboration

- Act as the primary technical supply chain interface between Red 6 and contract manufacturing partners.
- Support CMs with sourcing of complex assemblies and components required for production builds.
- Coordinate supply chain readiness for NPI builds, qualification builds, and production ramp.
- Travel to CM facilities to resolve supply chain issues and support production readiness as required.

Supplier Performance & Quality Collaboration

- Partner with the Red 6 Quality organization to ensure suppliers meet traceability, documentation, and aerospace compliance requirements.
- Monitor supplier performance including delivery, quality, and responsiveness metrics.
- Support resolution of supplier-driven production issues and corrective action initiatives.
- Ensure suppliers support requirements for serialization, lot traceability, and documentation.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

- Work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Production, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Quality teams.
- Support design teams with supplier capability assessments during product development.
- Provide regular updates to senior leadership on supply chain risks, mitigation strategies, and supplier performance.
- Support planning activities including material readiness for builds and production ramp planning.

Required Qualifications

- 7+ years of experience in technical supply chain management, sourcing, or supplier management in aerospace, defense, or high-reliability electronics industries.
- This is a Technical Role – Requires a degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials or related field.
- Experience managing supply chains for complex electromechanical systems including PCBAs, cables/harnesses, and mechanical assemblies.
- Proven experience working with contract manufacturers.
- Strong understanding of aerospace quality standards and traceability requirements.
- Experience supporting NPI programs and production ramp in complex hardware environments.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and quality organizations.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and executive presentation skills.
- Willingness to travel to supplier and CM facilities as required.
- Qualified candidates must have the ability to obtain a security clearance. This requires U.S. Citizenship

## Preferred Qualifications

- Experience supporting DOD or aerospace production programs.
- Familiarity with AS9100 quality environments.
- Experience managing custom component supply chains.
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems and supply chain analytics tools.
- Background in electromechanical aerospace systems or avionics hardware.

Estimated Base Salary Range: $90,000-$150,000

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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## 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. [prnewswire.co.uk – SNC partnership](https://prnewswire.co.uk)

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