Principal Mechanical Engineer

1 week ago

Louisville, Kentucky, United States Red 6 Full time

We are looking for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our team in Louisville, CO, and lead the Mechanical Engineering design of our product.

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.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead the Mechanical Engineering design of revolutionary augmented reality products. In this position, you will play a pivotal role in guiding and executing the design of advanced products, ensuring technical excellence, and fostering innovation. You will guide and mentor a team of talented engineers, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute significantly to the development of cutting-edge products.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor a team of mechanical engineers, provide technical guidance, design leadership, and foster a collaborative and innovative work environment.
  • Integrate electronic equipment, sensors, optics, cameras, etc. into complex, high performance hardware systems.
  • Conduct thermal and structural analyses to validate and optimize designs for performance and reliability.
  • Maintain industrial design intent, ensuring that mechanical solutions align with aesthetic goals and user experience requirements.
  • Produce high fit and finish parts, paying meticulous attention to detail, craftsmanship, and quality.
  • Work with cutting-edge materials and manufacturing processes to push the boundaries of what is possible in product design.
  • Design intricate mechanisms to enable and enhance product functionality.
  • Collaborate closely with contract manufacturers to ensure seamless translation of product designs into production.
  • This role spans the entire spectrum of product design, from concept development, prototyping and testing, CAD and FEA analysis, to detailed design, product qualification, and LRIP production.

Experience, Skills and Required Qualifications

  • Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or directly related field.
  • 10+ years of hands-on mechanical product design experience, with a proven track record of successful project leadership.
  • Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks Preferred) and other relevant engineering tools.
  • Consumer electronics design experience in most of these areas: industrial design, optics and lenses, cameras, sensors, displays, PCBs and flexes, and sensors.
  • Experience in Geometric Dimensioning and tolerancing, and detailed drawings is a must.
  • Experience designing for weight reduction and structural optimization is a plus.
  • Experience using cutting-edge engineering materials and manufacturing processes in production products.
  • Detailed knowledge of engineering fundamentals in solid mechanics, material science, heat transfer, and mechanism design.
  • Knowledge of design for manufacturability, assembly, and reliability.
  • Must be able to commute or move to Louisville, Colorado. On-site work required (relocation negotiable).
  • Qualified candidates must have the ability to obtain a security clearance. This requires U.S. Citizenship.

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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