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Director of Electrical Engineering

Red 6 · Denver, CO · 6 days ago
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About the role

The Director of Electrical Engineering will lead and expand Red 6’s electrical engineering team in Denver, overseeing the full lifecycle of electrical hardware for our next-generation augmented reality systems. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in fast-paced, mission-driven environments and has a passion for building world-class, ruggedized electronics for aerospace applications.

Key Responsibilities

  • Define and execute the electrical engineering strategy aligned with Red 6’s product and technology roadmaps.

  • Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing electrical engineering team.

  • Foster a product-forward culture within the electrical engineering team — one that prioritizes integration, manufacturability, and performance.

  • Encourage engineers to engage deeply with product intent, enabling fast, iterative collaboration with mechanical and systems teams as designs mature.

  • Partner with the VP of Engineering, CTO, and cross-functional leads (Systems, Software, Mechanical, Manufacturing) to ensure cohesive product integration.

  • Drive standardization of design processes, documentation, and testing frameworks across all electrical programs.

  • Forecast and manage resources, budgets, and project priorities for the electrical function.

  • Build, mentor, and guide a team of electrical engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and engineering excellence.

Technical Execution

  • Provide architectural and design guidance for complex mixed-signal, high-speed digital, and power systems used in aerospace AR environments.

  • Lead electrical development for tightly packaged, mechanically constrained products — balancing thermal, structural, and electrical needs in collaboration with product-focused Mechanical Engineering.

  • Champion rapid design iteration as industrial and product designs evolve, maintaining electrical integrity through continuous refinement.

  • Drive close co-design between electrical and mechanical domains to achieve optimal product integration and manufacturability.

  • Define electrical architectures and channelization strategies for power, signal, and data distribution across airborne and simulation systems.

  • Oversee schematic design, PCB layout (rigid, flex, rigid-flex), bring-up, validation, and environmental qualification (EMI/EMC, vibration, DO-160).

  • Establish and enforce compliance with relevant aerospace and military standards.

  • Collaborate closely with Systems Engineering to derive electrical requirements from top-level system specifications.

  • Lead technical reviews, risk assessments (FMEA, FTA), and trade studies to ensure reliability and manufacturability.

  • Evaluate and implement new tools, workflows, and technologies that improve efficiency, quality, and design throughput.

  • Partner with systems, mechanical, and software teams to ensure seamless electrical-mechanical integration and validation of complete systems.

Cross-Functional & External Collaboration

  • Partner with Manufacturing and Supply Chain to transition designs from prototype to production.

  • Support supplier qualification, component selection, and DFM/DFT processes.

  • Represent the electrical engineering discipline in design reviews, customer briefings, and external technical discussions.

  • Interface with suppliers and external partners to evaluate COTS components, manage subcontracted design efforts, and ensure compliance with program and defense requirements.

  • Lead innovation initiatives in emerging areas such as miniaturized electronics, advanced signal processing, and power management systems for next-generation defense and AR platforms.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.

  • 12+ years of progressive experience in electrical hardware design, including 5+ years leading engineering teams.

  • Proven track record of delivering complex electronic systems in aerospace, defense, or similarly regulated environments.

  • Strong expertise in:

    • High-speed digital and mixed-signal design (FPGA/SoC integration, DDR, PCIe, Ethernet)

    • Power system design and distribution for ruggedized hardware

    • PCB layout and design for harsh environments

    • Hardware bring-up, verification, and validation testing

  • Experience with environmental and EMI/EMC qualification testing to DO-160 and MIL standards.

  • Demonstrated success in building and scaling high-performing technical teams.

  • Excellent communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

  • Ability to obtain a security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in Electrical Engineering.

  • Experience in augmented reality, avionics, sensor fusion, or airborne embedded systems.

  • Experience leading co-design of high-density, miniaturized electronics in constrained form factors.

  • Experience with various sensors like cameras, ambient light, IMUs, etc.

  • Familiarity with DFM/DFT, manufacturing ramp, and supplier engagement.

  • Proficiency with electrical CAD and simulation tools (e.g., Altium, Zuken E3, CATIA Electrical, SPICE, MATLAB/Simulink).

  • Knowledge of model-based design or digital-twin methodologies.

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.

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