Hardware Test Engineer

Red 6

Red 6

Software Engineering, Other Engineering, Quality Assurance
Denver, CO, USA
Posted on Mar 19, 2026

Location

Denver

Employment Type

Full time

Location Type

On-site

Department

EngineeringTest Engineering

Compensation

  • $100K – $130K

Company Overview

Red 6 is an innovative Augmented Reality (AR) technology startup 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

Our ideal Hardware Test Engineer will have an aptitude, ambition, and attitude to determine compliance with device specifications and their functionality. As a Red 6 Hardware Test Engineer you will design, implement, and execute plans to test computer hardware and optical systems. You will work closely with design engineers, partners, and vendors to ensure that hardware products meet specified requirements and are free from errors.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and execute test plans for R&D testing for computer hardware, circuit boards and related equipment

  • Provide on-site technical support for the installation, configuration, and maintenance of ATARS.

  • Create test plans and equipment, implement, and monitor test processes, and complete hardware product qualification verification.

  • Create test plans for environmental tests in accordance with MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461 including: EMI/EMC, thermal, altitude, and humidity.

  • Develop acceptance test plans for manufacturing units

  • Establish test tool requirements and recording test results.

  • Provide technical support to technicians for various testing tasks.

  • Develop technical specifications for testers and accepting test equipment.

  • Design and build test fixtures and test tools for design review and verification

  • Use a variety of debugging tools to carry out failure analysis.

  • Track test outcomes and document any negative outcomes appropriately.

  • Working closely with Red 6 engineering teams to design test interfaces for all products.

  • Developing hardware validation plans relating to electrical hardware, mechanical hardware, optics, and embedded software.

  • Debugging and testing manufacturing issues.

  • Interfacing with including travel to testing laboratories and suppliers for the development and cost requirements.

Experience, Skills and Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in a STEM field from an accredited institution.

  • 5+ years of experience with engineering experience – testing and aerospace experience preferred.

  • Experience in the aviation domain is a significant advantage.

  • Proficiency with programming languages such as Python

  • A strong understanding of test equipment.

  • Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

  • Command line and Linux experience.

  • Travel up to 25% of the time.

  • This position may require a security clearance. To obtain clearance, employees must show proof of US Citizenship.

Full-Time Employee 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)

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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Compensation Range: $100K - $130K