Full-Time

Senior Electrical Engineer

Posted on 8/22/2024

Red Six Aerospace

Red Six Aerospace

51-200 employees

Augmented reality for military training solutions

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.

Red Six Aerospace focuses on enhancing military training through advanced augmented reality technology. Their systems are designed to work effectively in outdoor and dynamic environments, providing realistic and immersive training experiences for defense clients. The technology improves situational awareness and decision-making skills, which are crucial for modern military operations. Unlike many competitors, Red Six Aerospace specializes in outdoor applications of augmented reality, making their training tools particularly suited for real-world scenarios. The company's goal is to redefine military training by integrating digital content in a way that enhances the effectiveness and realism of training exercises.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$107.8M

Headquarters

Orlando, Florida

Founded

2018

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

3%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Successful RAF demonstration highlights cost-saving benefits of Red 6's AR technology.
  • Strategic partnerships with Boeing and BAE Systems enhance market acceptance.
  • $70M Series B funding boosts Red 6's development and scaling capabilities.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from established defense contractors like Boeing threatens market share.
  • Dependency on large defense contracts poses financial risks if not renewed.
  • Rapid AR technological advancements could lead to obsolescence without innovation.

What makes Red Six Aerospace unique

  • Red 6 offers AR technology for outdoor and dynamic military training environments.
  • Their ATARS system allows real-time interaction with virtual entities during flight.
  • Red 6's technology reduces the need for live aircraft and instructors in training.

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