Red 6

Manufacturing Test Software Engineer

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2 months ago
Denver, CO, USASenior

Base Salary

$128k - $168k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Develop, release, and maintain manufacturing test software, scripts, tools, and related artifacts using Python, C, or C++.
  • Develop PCBA, subassembly, and system-level production test strategies, including coverage, acceptance criteria, and failure-reporting standards.
  • Integrate software team test scripts and source code into manufacturing test environments and ensure contract manufacturers can build and compile the software.
  • Specify, validate, and oversee duplication of jigs, fixtures, and system-level test racks at Red 6 and contract manufacturer sites.
  • Validate test repeatability, reliability, GR&R performance, and environmental, functional, and stress testing as required.
  • Support contract manufacturers with test implementation, troubleshoot failures and yield issues, and drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
  • Establish test-data collection, traceability, real-time log access, and reporting requirements for build activities.
  • Maintain test procedures, validation reports, and configuration-control documentation while supporting qualification builds, FAI, and production-readiness reviews.
  • Ensure test processes meet Department of Defense, aerospace, and IPC standards.
  • Travel to contract manufacturer facilities as required.

Requirements

  • At least 7 years of experience in production software test engineering, preferably in aerospace or defense.
  • At least 5 years of experience coding in Python, C/C++, or similar test platforms.
  • Strong experience with PCBA and system-level electronic testing, automated test systems, and test fixtures.
  • Experience supporting contract manufacturers with test implementation and building test software in manufacturing environments.
  • Strong understanding of traceability and production data management.
  • Excellent cross-functional communication skills.
  • US citizenship is required; security clearance experience is a plus.
  • Preferred: familiarity with MIL-STD requirements and environmental or stress screening, including ESS, HASS, or HALT.

Benefits

  • Healthcare, dental, and vision coverage with 100% employee coverage.
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and parental leave.
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
  • Flexible Spending Account and 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity benefits.
  • May be eligible for a discretionary annual performance bonus.
  • Full-time employee role with required travel to contract manufacturer facilities.

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About Red 6

51-200 employees

Red 6 builds augmented reality systems for military flight training, enabling pilots to see virtual aircraft and threats while flying in outdoor, dynamic environments. Its ATARS product delivers synthetic air combat training for defense customers and is sold via hardware, software, and integration services contracts. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Orlando, Florida, the privately held company serves U.S. and allied air forces.

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