Manufacturing Test Engineer

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.

Role: Manufacturing Test Engineer

Red 6 is seeking a senior Manufacturing Test Engineer to lead development validation and deployment of production test systems for complex aerospace electronic assemblies. This role ensures full PCBA subassembly and system-level test capability at both Red 6 and contract manufacturer sites.

The ideal candidate has deep experience building robust repeatable aerospace-grade production test environments.

Key Responsibilities

Production Test Development

• Work with Test Development teams at Red 6 and contract manufacturers to develop release and maintain manufacturing tests scripts tools and related artifacts

• Develop PCBA subassembly and system-level production test strategies.

• Define test coverage acceptance criteria and failure of reporting standards.

• Work with Red 6 software development teams to integrate provided test scripts and source code.

• Work closely with contract manufacturers and document recommended or requested functions modules or scripts identify potential gaps and assure that those are implemented when possible

• Ensure CMs properly build/compile test software for production use.

• Develop a plan and required tools for transparency real time availability of test logs results failures for each build activity

Test Infrastructure & Equipment

• Define specifications for jigs fixtures and system-level test racks.

• Oversee CM development and duplication of test racks at Red 6 and CM sites.

• Validate test repeatability reliability and GR&R performance.

• Lead environmental functional and stress testing validation as required.

CM & Production Support

• Support test implementation at CM facilities.

• Troubleshoot test failures and yield issues.

• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions.

• Establish test data collection traceability and reporting requirements.

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure test processes meet DOD aerospace and IPC standards.

• Develop and maintain test procedures validation reports and configuration control documentation.

• Support qualification builds FAI and production readiness reviews.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in production test engineering (aerospace/defense preferred).

• Experience with Python C/C++ or similar test platforms.

• Strong background in PCBA and system-level electronic test.

• Experience developing automated test systems and fixtures.

• Experience supporting CMs in test implementation.

• Familiarity with compiling/building test software in manufacturing environments.

• Strong understanding of traceability and production data management.

• Excellent cross-functional communication skills.

• US Citizen (security clearance is a plus).

• Travel is required to CM facilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with MIL-STD requirements.

• Experience in environmental and stress screening (ESS/HASS/HALT)

Estimated Base Salary Range:

$128000 to $168000 dependent on skills and experience

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)

• May be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based on individual and company performance subject to plan terms.
  

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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What We Do

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

Why Work With Us

Every employee at Red 6 is closely involved with their team and our tech. Here you will have the opportunity to be truly impactful. You will be a trusted contributor from Day 1. Self-starters and go-getters are encouraged to give their input and solve problems daily. We are a unique team that shares a common mission.

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