Senior Embedded Software Engineer, Red 6
$170-200k
More information about location
4-5 days a week in office (Boulder, CO)
AR for military training
Posted today
AR for military training
101-200 employees
Posted today
$170-200k
More information about location
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
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
- 8+ years of embedded software/firmware development experience
- Proficiency in C and C++ for embedded systems
- Experience with ARM architectures and AMD Xilinx SoCs
- Knowledge of real-time operating systems (FreeRTOS, Zephyr)
- Familiarity with OOP and design patterns
- Experience with PCBs, development boards, and lab test equipment
- Qualified candidates must have the ability to obtain a security clearance. This requires U.S. Citizenship
What the job involves
- We are looking for an experienced Senior Embedded Software Engineer to develop high-performance embedded systems for airborne military electronics
- In this on-site role based in Louisville, Colorado, you’ll work closely with hardware, FPGA, and systems engineering teams to deliver reliable, real-time embedded solutions
- Design, develop, and integrate embedded software for microcontrollers and SoCs
- Define architecture and implementation approaches based on system requirements
- Analyze resource usage to guide part selection and power estimation
- Collaborate with electrical and FPGA engineers on integrated hardware/software designs
- Decompose system functionality into modular, optimized software components
- Develop firmware and software using RTOS platforms like FreeRTOS or Zephyr
- Perform hands-on prototyping, debugging, and validation in lab environments
- Document system designs, development processes, and test plans
- Support integration with AMD Xilinx SoCs and programmable logic
- Contribute to Linux driver and embedded Linux application development (a plus)
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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