Hardware Test Technician — AR/VR & Avionics Lab

Red 6; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 76,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare, Dental, Vision (Employee)

401(k) Retirement Plan

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

Red 6 is seeking a Hardware Test Technician to test and troubleshoot advanced hardware and optical systems. You will work with engineers to execute procedures and diagnostics ensuring performance and reliability.

Ideal candidates have a strong electronics background, hands-on hardware assembly skills, and experience with lab tools and Linux. This is a full-time role located in the United States with potential for field support.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 2–5 years in hardware testing, troubleshooting, or technician roles.
• Strong understanding of electronics fundamentals and hands-on experience assembling hardware.
• Familiar with Linux systems and basic command-line usage; Jira or similar issue tracking 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; elevate 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

Schematic reading

Linux CLI

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree in Electronics / related field

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Power supplies

Logic analyzers

Multimeters

Job description

Red 6 is seeking a Hardware Test Technician to test and troubleshoot advanced hardware and optical systems. You will work with engineers to execute procedures and diagnostics ensuring performance and reliability.

Ideal candidates have a strong electronics background, hands-on hardware assembly skills, and experience with lab tools and Linux. This is a full-time role located in the United States with potential for field support.