Reliability 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.

As a Reliability Engineer you will own the reliability strategy and execution for Red 6’s HMD (EVE) and supporting electronics from early design through production and fleet sustainment. You’ll partner with optical electrical firmware systems test/flight‑test manufacturing and supply‑chain teams to set targets design‑in reliability qualify the product to aerospace‑grade environments and drive continuous reliability growth.

What You’ll Do

• Define the reliability program for the HMD and electronics: requirements allocation reliability plans test strategies qualification matrices and acceptance criteria.

• Lead DfR activities (component derating parts selection thermal & stress analysis worst‑case analysis) and run DFMEAs/PFMEAs FTA RBDs and reliability predictions (e.g. MIL‑HDBK‑217 Telcordia) as appropriate.

• Plan and execute testing across development and production: HALT/HASS ESS accelerated life testing (e.g. Arrhenius/Coffin‑Manson methods) and environmental/EMI compliance testing aligned to aerospace norms (e.g. MIL‑STD‑810 DO‑160 MIL‑STD‑461) in collaboration with internal and external labs.

• Establish and run FRACAS: instrument data collection classify failures drive root cause (8D/5‑Why) and close the loop with corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

• Analyze reliability data (Weibull/parametric life data growth modeling like Duane/AMSAA) and build dashboards to track MTBF/FIT reliability growth and field return trends.

• Partner with flight‑test and field teams to plan test coverage instrument prototypes and translate real‑world usage into reliability loads and duty cycles for the HMD system.

• Supplier & manufacturing engagement: define reliability requirements for critical components (microdisplays emitters/LEDs/lasers image sensors IMUs power electronics connectors/harness optics assemblies/adhesives); review supplier evidence (screening burn‑in PPAP/AS9145 artifacts) and guide incoming/ESS strategies.

• Quality system alignment: ensure deliverables and records integrate cleanly with an ISO 9001 / AS9100D quality management system.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree or higher in Electrical Mechanical Systems Physics Reliability or related field.

• 5+ years in reliability engineering for complex electro‑optical wearable or avionics/defense hardware (or 3+ with a relevant MS).

• Hands‑on experience with DfR FMEA/FTA/RBD reliability predictions HALT/HASS/ESS and FRACAS.

• Working knowledge of environmental and EMI/EMC test frameworks (e.g. MIL‑STD‑810 DO‑160 MIL‑STD‑461) and accelerated testing/statistical life‑data analysis.

• Proficiency with reliability/statistics tools (e.g. ReliaSoft Weibull++/BlockSim Minitab JMP) and practical scripting/analysis to automate data pipelines.

• Ability to read electrical/optical/mechanical drawings and collaborate across disciplines; strong concise technical writing and presentation skills.

• Comfort working on‑site with prototypes test fixtures chambers and in close contact with manufacturing and suppliers.

Bonus Points

• Experience with AR/VR/HMD hardware micro‑display technologies (OLED/LCOS/DLP) high‑brightness emitters optical adhesives & alignment and thermal management in compact wearables.

• Prior work qualifying flight equipment or line‑replaceable units; field/flight‑test exposure; reliability growth planning for rapid prototype‑to‑flight programs.

• Knowledge of AS9145/APQP/PPAP IPC‑A‑610/IPC‑9701 and ESD/handling controls.

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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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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