Principal Optical Engineer

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.

The Role

Red 6 is seeking a highly skilled and creative Principal Optical Engineer to lead the Optics Department in developing innovative optical systems for augmented reality (AR) headsets and future technologies. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing cutting-edge optical architectures, including ultra-wide field-of-view systems, as well as pioneering new solutions for upcoming R&D projects. The role involves developing optical characterization and measurement equipment, following the manufacturing process through to the end, and assisting with customer integration and the continuous improvement feedback cycle.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead Optical Engineering Projects :

Oversee the design and development of ultra-wide field-of-view field AR headsets and other optical architectures for unknown future R&D projects, ensuring Red 6 stays at the forefront of optical innovation.

Lead rapid prototyping efforts for proof of concept and experimental designs, applying creative problem-solving to address complex optical challenges.

Design and implement optical characterization and measurement equipment to ensure precision in system evaluation and facilitate smooth transitions from R&D to manufacturing.

Ensure seamless transfer of optical designs into manufacturing, while maintaining oversight throughout the entire manufacturing process to guarantee product quality.

Assist with the integration of optical systems into customer products and follow through with a continuous improvement feedback cycle, ensuring that products evolve and improve post-deployment based on customer needs and performance data.

Collaborate with international suppliers to source, test, and integrate high-precision optical components, ensuring quality control and timely delivery throughout the production process.

Leverage knowledge of augmented reality systems, display, and backlight technologies to optimize and innovate optical designs for AR headsets.

Use out-of-the-box thinking to develop solutions for complex optical challenges, contributing to Red 6's reputation as a leader in optical design for AR and other future technologies.

Key Skills & Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Full-Time Employee Benefits

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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