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Red 6 · 8 hours ago

Principal Electrical Engineer

Denver, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Red 6 is an innovative Augmented Reality (AR) technology startup leading the way in synthetic air combat training. As a Principal Electrical Engineer at Red 6, you will play a critical role in the design and development of next-generation augmented reality systems for demanding aerospace environments.

Air TransportationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Augmented RealityInformation Technology

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Bailie Pagliasotti

Responsibilities

Architect, design, and develop electrical hardware for rugged, airborne applications

Execute and maintain the entire electrical hardware lifecycle: design, simulation, schematic capture, PCB layout, bring-up, debug, and integration

Translate high-level system requirements into detailed electrical hardware specifications

Ensure compliance with MIL-STD-704 for power system interface design, including protection against voltage transients, frequency deviations, and other input power anomalies

Develop verification strategies and test plans that demonstrate compliance with electrical and environmental requirements (e.g., EMI, thermal, vibration)

Evaluate and select components based on performance, availability, and MIL-spec compliance

Contribute to system architecture reviews and risk analyses (e.g., FMEA, fault tree)

Create and maintain rigorous design documentation, including block diagrams, schematics and test reports

Collaborate with mechanical, software, systems, and manufacturing engineers to ensure seamless integration and system-level performance

Interface with fabrication houses and contract manufacturers to ensure successful board builds, first article reviews, and production ramp

Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior and mid-level engineers; participate in design reviews and foster knowledge sharing

Contribute to the continuous improvement and optimization of engineering workflows, tools, and standards as the company scales

Ensure DFM (Design for Manufacturability) and DFT (Design for Testability) principles are applied throughout the design process

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringHigh-speed digital designMixed-signal circuit designMIL-STD-704 complianceSchematic capturePCB layout (Altium)FPGA developmentEnvironmental testingProcess optimizationTechnical mentorship

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Minimum 10 years of experience in electrical design for complex hardware systems

Strong expertise in: High-speed digital design (e.g., DDR3/DDR4, PCIe, USB 3.0, DisplayPort), Mixed-signal circuit design, FPGAs, SoCs, embedded systems, Analog and power circuitry for aerospace-grade equipment

Proven experience designing to MIL-STD-704 and understanding of related standards

Proficient in analyzing system performance and applying corrective actions through simulation and empirical methods

Familiarity with lab equipment: oscilloscopes, power analyzers, spectrum analyzers, etc

Hands-on experience with schematic capture and PCB layout tools (Altium preferred)

Qualified candidates must have the ability to obtain a security clearance. This requires U.S. Citizenship

Preferred

Familiarity with FPGA development concepts, including: RTL design and verification (VHDL/Verilog), Timing closure and constraints, IP core integration and system-on-chip design flows

Demonstrated experience working directly with PCB fabrication houses and contract manufacturers, including: Creating and reviewing fabrication and assembly documentation packages (Gerbers, ODB++, BOMs, stackups, assembly drawings), Addressing DFM/DFA feedback during board fabrication, Supporting first article builds, board bring-up, and debug in coordination with CMs

Experience supporting environmental testing and qualification campaigns

Exposure to thermal and structural considerations for airborne electronics

Familiarity with formal configuration management and document control systems

Demonstrated experience mentoring engineers and helping evolve high-integrity engineering processes

Proactive contributor to process development and optimization in fast-growing or evolving hardware organizations