Technical Program Manager, Red 6
$140-200k
4-5 days a week in office (Boulder, CO)
AR for military training
Be an early applicant
AR for military training
101-200 employees
Be an early applicant
$140-200k
4-5 days a week in office (Boulder, CO)
101-200 employees
Company mission
A revolutionary technology firm at the forefront of Augmented Reality and synthetic Air Combat Training.
Role
Who you are
- The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments, excels at translating complex customer requirements into actionable engineering tasks, and has a passion for driving programs from concept to delivery
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of experience in program or project management within the defense or aerospace industry
- Strong understanding of hardware and software development lifecycles
- Proven ability to translate customer requirements into engineering deliverables
- Exceptional communication, organizational, and leadership skills
- Ability to work across multiple teams and manage competing priorities effectively
Desirable
- Experience with military aircraft hardware integration, particularly with avionics or mission systems
- Familiarity with augmented reality (AR) technologies and their application in defense or aerospace environments
- Exposure to or knowledge of head-mounted displays (HMDs), including hardware and software integration challenges
- Understanding of military standards, certifications, and compliance requirements
- Qualified candidates must have the ability to obtain a security clearance. This requires U.S. Citizenship
What the job involves
- We are seeking a highly motivated Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead defense programs, ensuring seamless communication between our customers and engineering teams
- This role is pivotal in driving the successful delivery of cutting-edge hardware and software solutions that meet stringent defense industry requirements
- Customer Engagement: Alongside the program manager, serve as the technical point of contact for customers, building strong relationships, understanding mission-critical requirements, and managing expectations around program deliverables and timelines
- Requirements Management: Gather, analyze, and synthesize customer needs, translating them into clear, actionable engineering tasks and ensuring alignment with program goals
- Program Execution: Own the technical execution of our government contracts. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams—including hardware, software, and systems engineers—to define program plans, schedules, and milestones that ensure on-time delivery of high-quality products
- Prioritization & Resource Alignment: Work with engineering leadership to prioritize tasks, manage resource allocation, and ensure the team is focused on the right objectives to meet delivery commitments
- Risk Management: Identify potential risks to program timelines or deliverables, proactively develop mitigation plans, and communicate impacts to stakeholders
- Reporting & Communication: Provide regular updates on program status, key metrics, and risks to internal leadership and external customers, ensuring transparency and alignment throughout the project lifecycle
- Travel: Willingness to travel up to 25% to customer sites, partner locations, and company facilities as needed to support program execution and customer engagement
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.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Meet the team
Meet Matthew Matsushima, Electrical Engineer
Our mission
Create high-speed AR hardware for fighter jets integrationCompany
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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