Red6
Director of Electrical Engineering
Denver · Director · Full-time
No sponsorship$215k-$250kDetected 28 days ago
MATLABCybersecurityComplianceSupply ChainCATIAPCB DesignAltiumZukenFPGAAvionicsEMI/EMCDO-160Systems EngineeringElectrical EngineeringHardware DesignSignal ProcessingPower ElectronicsSensorsSimulinkAR/VRLeadershipCommunicationCollaboration
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 position combines deep technical oversight with strategic leadership - driving roadmap execution, establishing design standards, and scaling a world-class electrical engineering team as Red 6 continues to grow.
- This is a hands-on leadershipa role for someone who thrives in fast-paced, mission-driven environments and has a passion for building world-class, ruggedized electronics for aerospace applications.
Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing electrical engineering team.
- 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.
- 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
- Proven track record of delivering complex electronic systems in aerospace, defense, or similarly regulated environments.
- Strong expertise in:
- Experience with environmental and EMI/EMC qualification testing to DO-160 and MIL standards.
- Qualified candidate must have the ability to obtain a security clearance.
- We are required to disclose the following information to California "consumers" regarding our collection of their personal information.
Nice to have
- Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in Electrical Engineering.
- Experience in augmented reality, avionics, sensor fusion, or airborne embedded systems.
- 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).
- $215,000 to $250,000 dependent on skills and experience
- Nothing in this job description constitutes an offer or guarantee of employment.
Compensation
- May be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based on individual and company performance, subject to plan terms.
- $215,000 to $250,000 dependent on skills and experience
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)
- Full-Time Employee Benefits
- 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.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Qualified candidate must have the ability to obtain a security clearance
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