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Full-Time

Senior Electrical Engineer

Updated on 9/18/2024

Red Six Aerospace

Red Six Aerospace

51-200 employees

Aerospace
VR & AR
Defense

Compensation Overview

$140k - $170kAnnually

Senior

Lafayette, CO, USA

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Electronics Design Engineering
Embedded Systems Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or directly related field
  • 5 to 8 years of prior relevant experience
  • Requires proficient knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience.
  • Experience with high-speed memories such as DDR3/DDR4 and high-speed digital interfaces such as PCIe 3.0/4.0, DisplayPort, USB 3.0, Ethernet
  • Experience with FPGAs, SoCs, firmware, and embedded software development.
  • Familiarity with standard lab equipment – oscilloscopes, power supplies, spectrum analyzers
  • Should have experience with military standards and hardware qualification processes such as EMI, thermal, vibration, etc.
  • Qualified candidate must have the ability to obtain a security clearance. This requires U.S. Citizenship
Responsibilities
  • Responsible for architecting, designing, developing, modifying, evaluating, and integrating electronic equipment, electronic parts, components, or integrated circuitry for complex, high performance hardware systems.
  • Oversee all aspects of the electrical hardware development lifecycle from requirements to design, test, integration and manufacturing.
  • Evaluates various design approaches and uses data-based methodical methods to down-select to plan-of-record design directions.
  • Analyzes electrical requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints
  • May use high level programming language to configure programmable logic devices
  • Analyzes equipment to establish operating data, conducts experimental tests and evaluates results
  • Selects components and equipment based on analysis of specifications and reliability
  • Able to identify component operational characteristics that may impact system performance and or sustainability
  • Contribute to proposals and estimates of budget and schedule to meet program objectives.

Company Stage

Later Stage VC

Total Funding

$273M

Headquarters

Orlando, Florida

Founded

N/A

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

22%

1 year growth

40%

2 year growth

90%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Red 6's successful Series B funding round of $70M indicates strong investor confidence and provides substantial capital for further innovation.
  • Collaborations with major defense contractors like Boeing and BAE Systems could lead to widespread adoption of their AR technology in military training programs.
  • The company's inclusion in the 2022 Disney Accelerator program highlights its potential for cross-industry applications and growth.

What critics are saying

  • The highly specialized nature of Red 6's technology may limit its market to military and defense sectors, potentially constraining revenue streams.
  • Integration challenges with existing military systems could delay deployment and affect client satisfaction.

What makes Red Six Aerospace unique

  • Red 6's Airborne Tactical Augmented Reality System (ATARS) offers a unique blend of real and virtual training environments, setting it apart from traditional pilot training methods.
  • The company's focus on integrating AR technology into military training systems, such as those of the UK Ministry of Defence and the US Air Force, provides a specialized niche that few competitors occupy.
  • Strategic partnerships with industry giants like Boeing and BAE Systems enhance Red 6's credibility and market reach.