Field Engineer

at Red Six Aerospace

Orlando, FL

Company Overview 

Red 6 is an innovative Augmented Reality (AR) technology start up leading the way in synthetic air combat training. Our primary technology, supporting our ATARS product, enables pilots to simulate the cognitive challenges of flying while accessing realistic, scalable training in dynamic outdoor environments. 

Job Summary 

As a Field Engineer at Red 6, you will take a critical role in the development of next-generation augmented reality systems. You will become part of a team exploring new concepts through design and fast iterative prototyping. 

This position involves working in the field where customer aircraft are refitted, maintained and/or flown. This role will provide crucial support to engineering teams by assisting in various technical and administrative tasks. This role requires a combination of technical knowledge, organizational skills, and attention to detail to contribute to ensuring ATARS customer satisfaction and prompt resolution of customer concerns. 

We are looking for someone with a productive mindset who can apply their hardware engineering expertise to solve problems in creative, insightful ways. Our ideal candidate has a strong fundamental engineering background, prototyping skills, 3D CAD capability, and experience supporting the design and manufacturing of aerospace or enterprise technology products. As Red 6 is a startup everyone in the company is expected to perform a variety of tasks as they are needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide on-site technical support for the installation, configuration, and maintenance of ATARS
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues as they arise in the field
• Conduct regular maintenance on equipment and produces daily reports
• Maintains and documents procedures and practices for technical integration into aircraft
• Install and commission hardware, software, and other engineering components
• Design, automate, and run electrical testing
• Diagram existing system configurations
• Works alongside engineers to build and test electronics and software in aircraft
• Conducts experiments under the guidance of engineers 
• Facilitate communication between engineering, program management, and external stakeholders
• Complete ad-hoc internal and external presentations with guidance from senior managers
• Adhere to safety and FOD protocols and guidelines during on-site activities
• Own and operate inventory management systems for hardware components

Experience, Skills, and Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field is preferred but not required
• One or more years of relevant experience in engineering, engineering technology, design technology, or a related field 
• Ability to understand engineering documents such as policy manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Experience writing routine reports and correspondence
• Experience or familiarity with electro-mechanical assembly of hardware and/or cabling
• General knowledge of Aviation or Aircraft Operations preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with project management methodologies
• Familiarity with debugging electronics
• Familiarity with Linux
• Experience with benchtop lab equipment
• Technical troubleshooting and on-site support
• Installation and commissioning
• Client communication and documentation
• Safety compliance
• Must be able to commute or move to Orlando, FL
• This position may require a security clearance. To obtain clearance, employees must show proof of US Citizenship 

Benefits:

• Healthcare, Dental and Vision (100% coverage) 
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)  

Note

Red 6 reserves the right to change its current benefits program at any time, in a manner that is consistent with applicable federal and state regulations. 

This job description is not a contract and confers no contractual rights, privileges, or benefits on any applicant or potential applicant. Red 6 has the right to change any and all terms of this job description, including, but not limited to, job responsibilities, qualifications and benefits. Nothing in this job description constitutes an offer or guarantee of employment. 

Red Six Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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