Director of Electrical Engineering, Red 6

• This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in fast-paced, mission-driven environments and has a passion for building world-class, ruggedized electronics for aerospace applications
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 12+ years of progressive experience in electrical hardware design, including 5+ years leading engineering teams
• Proven track record of delivering complex electronic systems in aerospace, defense, or similarly regulated environments
• Strong expertise in:
• High-speed digital and mixed-signal design (FPGA/SoC integration, DDR, PCIe, Ethernet)
• Power system design and distribution for ruggedized hardware
• PCB layout and design for harsh environments
• Hardware bring-up, verification, and validation testing
• Experience with environmental and EMI/EMC qualification testing to DO-160 and MIL standards
• Demonstrated success in building and scaling high-performing technical teams
• Excellent communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• This position requires a security clearance. To obtain this clearance employees must show proof of U.S. Citizenship

Desirable

• The Director of Electrical Engineering will lead and expand Red 6’s electrical engineering team in Denver, overseeing the full lifecycle of electrical hardware for our next-generation augmented reality systems
• This position combines deep technical oversight with strategic leadership — driving roadmap execution, establishing design standards, and scaling a world-class electrical engineering team as Red 6 continues to grow
• Define and execute the electrical engineering strategy aligned with Red 6’s product and technology roadmaps
• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing electrical engineering team
• Foster a product-forward culture within the electrical engineering team — one that prioritizes integration, manufacturability, and performance
• Encourage engineers to engage deeply with product intent, enabling fast, iterative collaboration with mechanical and systems teams as designs mature
• Partner with the VP of Engineering, CTO, and cross-functional leads (Systems, Software, Mechanical, Manufacturing) to ensure cohesive product integration
• Drive standardization of design processes, documentation, and testing frameworks across all electrical programs
• Forecast and manage resources, budgets, and project priorities for the electrical function
• Build, mentor, and guide a team of electrical engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and engineering excellence
• Provide architectural and design guidance for complex mixed-signal, high-speed digital, and power systems used in aerospace AR environments
• Lead electrical development for tightly packaged, mechanically constrained products — balancing thermal, structural, and electrical needs in collaboration with product-focused Mechanical Engineering
• Champion rapid design iteration as industrial and product designs evolve, maintaining electrical integrity through continuous refinement
• Drive close co-design between electrical and mechanical domains to achieve optimal product integration and manufacturability
• Define electrical architectures and channelization strategies for power, signal, and data distribution across airborne and simulation systems
• Oversee schematic design, PCB layout (rigid, flex, rigid-flex), bring-up, validation, and environmental qualification (EMI/EMC, vibration, DO-160)
• Establish and enforce compliance with relevant aerospace and military standards
• Collaborate closely with Systems Engineering to derive electrical requirements from top-level system specifications
• Lead technical reviews, risk assessments (FMEA, FTA), and trade studies to ensure reliability and manufacturability
• Evaluate and implement new tools, workflows, and technologies that improve efficiency, quality, and design throughput
• Partner with systems, mechanical, and software teams to ensure seamless electrical-mechanical integration and validation of complete systems
• Partner with Manufacturing and Supply Chain to transition designs from prototype to production
• Support supplier qualification, component selection, and DFM/DFT processes
• Represent the electrical engineering discipline in design reviews, customer briefings, and external technical discussions
• Interface with suppliers and external partners to evaluate COTS components, manage subcontracted design efforts, and ensure compliance with program and defense requirements
• Lead innovation initiatives in emerging areas such as miniaturized electronics, advanced signal processing, and power management systems for next-generation defense and AR platforms