Chief Engineer, Red 6
$190-240k
4-5 days a week in office
AR for military training
Open for applications
AR for military training
101-200 employees
Open for applications
$190-240k
4-5 days a week in office
101-200 employees
Company mission
A revolutionary technology firm at the forefront of Augmented Reality and synthetic Air Combat Training.
Role
Who you are
- 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
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field. Advanced technical degree preferred
- Qualified candidates must have the ability to obtain a security clearance. This requires U.S. Citizenship
Desirable
- 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
What the job involves
- The Chief Engineer will play a pivotal role in driving overall system architecture, primarily focusing on hardware with a complementary understanding of software
- As a deeply technical and cross-functional leader, the Chief Engineer will lead critical design decisions, conduct trade studies, and translate customer requirements into actionable system and subsystem specifications
- Moreover, the Chief Engineer will collaborate with government customers, guiding the development of internal technical roadmaps to meet evolving customer needs and ensure Red 6 remains at the forefront of innovation
Our take
Red 6 is transforming military pilot training with augmented reality (AR) technology, enabling pilots to engage in virtual scenarios during real-world flights. The company claims it can drastically reduce training costs while increasing pilot numbers and readiness, likening its AR technology to a blend of Pokemon Go and Fortnite - but with the future of America on the line.
It's an exciting time for the company too, having secured a $70M contract with the US Air Force in 2021 and conducting successful AR flight trials with the UK Royal Air Force. These milestones put Red 6 in a leadership position in defense innovation and showcase its potential to enhance pilot training on a global scale.
And it isn't stopping there, Red 6 plans to expand its technology to the US Air Force's T-38 trainers and grow its team in Florida. With this continued development, the company is well on its way to revolutionizing pilot training in the US and beyond.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Jun 2023
$70m
SERIES B
Jun 2021
$30m
SERIES A
Total funding: $110.9m
Company 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)
Company values
- Foster a work environment of integrity, mutual respect & joy
- Demand the highest standards from each other
- Own mistakes. Debrief mistakes. Learn from mistakes
- Take responsibility and offer solutions to problems
- Mitigate risk but have a bias towards action
- Never make decisions not aligned to our mission & values
Company HQ
Central Business District, Orlando, FL
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Leadership
Daniel Robinson
(Co-Founder & CEO)Previously a Tornado F3 Pilot in the RAF as well as a F-22 Raptor Pilot in the United States Air Force. They also spent 7 years at Gus Robinson Developments as CEO and Chairman.
Glenn Snyder
(Co-Founder & CPO)Previously a Technical Director at Prime Focus where they worked on movies such as Star Wars (Episode I, II, & III), Men in Black 3, and The Great Gatsby. They also spent some time at Comen VFX as a Technical Director/Workflow Coordinator and at Imaginary Forces as a Director of Pipeline Development.
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