AR/VR Hardware Test Technician – Field & Lab Work

Front Door Defense; Louisville, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

PTO

Disability insurance

FSA

401(k) retirement plan

Voluntary benefits

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

Red 6 is seeking a Hardware Test Technician to develop and execute hardware test plans for AR/VR hardware crates and field-test setups in Louisville, CO. You will work with engineers to perform diagnostics, troubleshoot failures, and validate new hardware builds. The role requires a technical associate degree or equivalent hands-on experience, 2–5 years of hardware testing, and familiarity with Linux and Jira.

U.S. citizenship is required for security clearance consideration.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electronics or related field, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 2–5 years in hardware testing or technician roles.
• Strong understanding of electronics fundamentals and hardware assembly.
• Proficient with lab tools: oscilloscopes, power supplies, logic analyzers, etc.
• Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with Linux systems and basic command-line usage.
• Familiarity with Jira or similar issue tracking system.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced R&D or prototyping environment.
• Must be a U.S. citizen to obtain security clearance.
• Experience in aviation, defense, or AR/VR systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute hardware and system-level test procedures based on engineering direction.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose hardware issues, including electrical, optical, and mechanical failures.
• Use lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, signal generators, and other diagnostic tools to support testing.
• Record and report test data accurately; escalate test failures and anomalies to engineering teams.
• Assist engineers in validating new hardware builds and configurations.
• Support the setup and maintenance of test benches, equipment, and fixtures.
• Collaborate with design, test, and manufacturing teams to support product development cycles.
• Participate in root cause analysis and assist with corrective actions.
• Redline existing test plans and procedures to provide input for continuous improvement.
• Provide on-site technical support for Red 6's ATARS hardware during integration and field testing.

Skills

Electronics fundamentals

Hardware testing

Lab equipment

Schematic reading

Linux basics

Jira

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Power supplies

Logic analyzers

Multimeters

Job description

Red 6 is seeking a Hardware Test Technician to develop and execute hardware test plans for AR/VR hardware crates and field-test setups in Louisville, CO. You will work with engineers to perform diagnostics, troubleshoot failures, and validate new hardware builds. The role requires a technical associate degree or equivalent hands-on experience, 2–5 years of hardware testing, and familiarity with Linux and Jira.

U.S. citizenship is required for security clearance consideration.