Job Description
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.
The Role
As a Senior Software Engineer at Red 6 you will take a critical role in designing and delivering next-generation AR pilot training and operating systems. This position is highly hands-on driving complex software development. You will identify and implement novel solutions to cutting-edge augmented reality challenges working across rendering systems game engine infrastructure simulation frameworks and hardware-software integration. Your work will integrate state-of-the-art simulation technology with live aircraft and deliver high-impact capabilities to our military customers. This role is ideal for a seasoned software engineer who thrives in solving deep engineering challenges.
Key Responsibilities
Design develop and optimize high-performance C++ applications for both general-purpose CPU/GPU computing environments and embedded System-on-Chip (SoC) platforms
Implement core features for synthetic reality applications including rendering systems simulation frameworks and data pipelines
Independently deliver complex designs or subsystems with little oversight
Collaborate with hardware simulation and design teams to deliver integrated AR solutions for military training environments
Develop and integrate safety-critical graphical user interfaces (GUI) for cockpit and mission display systems
Implement software in compliance with DO-178C (DAL A/B/C) and related avionics standards
Enforce secure software development practices aligned with DoD cybersecurity and RMF requirements
Contribute to testing strategies tooling and CI/CD infrastructure to ensure rapid and reliable delivery.
Support requirements decomposition traceability and verification activities
Participate in program reviews (SRR PDR CDR TRR)
Support hardware/software integration in lab environments and ground test rigs
Optimize real-time and near-real-time performance across constrained embedded SoC environments
Debug and resolve system-level issues across processor graphics pipeline and I/O interfaces
Collaborate with human factors engineering to ensure compliance with MIL-STD-1472 and usability standards
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field
7+ years of professional C++ development a Master's degree may count towards 2 years of experience
Experience developing and operating within a Linux operating system.
Experience developing in real-time operating systems (VxWorks Integrity DeOS or similar)
Strong proficiency in C and C++ in embedded environments
Ability to create data driven visuals as well as control in game objects with exterior data
Acquainted with build processes proficient in compiler toolchains and experienced in content pipelines
Understand memory management multithreading runtime optimization and inter-process communication
Strong 3D math numerical computing modeling and simulation experience
Experience with Jira Perforce and Confluence or similar bug/task tracking and version control software
Professionalism and strong communication skills for customer interactions
This position may require security clearance. To obtain clearance employees must show proof of US Citizenship
Preferred / Additional Skills
Experience with software integration verification and validation activities supporting SRR PDR CDR TRR and other SETR milestones
Experience developing safety-critical software in compliance with DO-178C
Experience with ARINC 653 partitioned environments
Familiarity with ARINC 661 Cockpit Display System (CDS) standard
Experience with embedded graphics frameworks (OpenGL OpenGL SC Vulkan EGL or similar)
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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04/10/2026
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