Principal Electrical Engineer - Real-Time AR Hardware Lead

Red 6

Santa Monica (CA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

100% healthcare coverage for employees
Paid time off including vacation and parental leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
May be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

Red 6 is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead the development of cutting-edge augmented reality systems. This role entails overseeing the entire hardware development lifecycle, from requirements to design and integration. Ideal candidates will have 12+ years experience in aerospace or defense environments, with strong skills in electrical architecture and integration.

Your contributions will include guiding the entire electrical team, evaluating design solutions, and establishing best practices within the engineering group.

Qualifications

  • Typically 12+ years of experience developing complex electrical systems.
  • 5+ years in leading electrical architecture development for complex systems.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Lead electrical development of next-generation augmented reality systems.
  • Oversee all aspects of the electrical hardware development lifecycle.
  • Architect, design, and integrate electronic equipment for high performance.

Skills

Expertise in subsystem electrical architecture
Real-time embedded hardware
Electrical interfaces definition
Excellent communication skills
Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Oscilloscopes
Power supplies
Spectrum analyzers
Altium

Job description

Red 6 is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead the development of cutting-edge augmented reality systems. This role entails overseeing the entire hardware development lifecycle, from requirements to design and integration. Ideal candidates will have 12+ years experience in aerospace or defense environments, with strong skills in electrical architecture and integration.

Your contributions will include guiding the entire electrical team, evaluating design solutions, and establishing best practices within the engineering group.

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