Senior Aerospace Hardware Test Engineer – Optics

Red 6 Advanced Projects LLC; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Red 6 Advanced Projects LLC in Denver, CO is seeking a Hardware Test Engineer to design, implement, and execute tests for computer hardware and optical systems, ensuring compliance with specifications and eradicating defects.

You will work with design engineers, partners, and vendors to develop test plans, environmental tests per MIL-STD, and manufacturing qualification, with travel up to 25% and a strong emphasis on Python and Linux tooling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a STEM field from an accredited institution.
• 5+ years of engineering experience—testing and aerospace preferred.
• Aviation domain experience is a significant advantage.
• Proficiency with Python.
• Strong understanding of test equipment.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Command line and Linux experience.
• Travel up to 25% of the time.
• This position may require a security clearance.
• To obtain clearance, employees must show proof of US Citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute test plans for R&D testing of computer hardware and related equipment.
• Provide on-site technical support for installation, configuration, and maintenance of ATARS.
• Create and monitor hardware qualification verification and acceptance test plans.
• Develop environmental test plans per MIL-STD-810 and MIL-STD-461 including EMI/EMC, thermal, altitude, and humidity.
• Develop acceptance test plans for manufacturing units.
• Establish test tool requirements and recording test results.
• Provide technical support to technicians for testing tasks.
• Develop specifications for testers and test equipment.
• Design and build test fixtures and tools for design reviews and verification.
• Use debugging tools to carry out failure analysis.
• Track test outcomes and document negative findings.
• Collaborate with Red 6 engineers to design test interfaces for all products.
• Develop hardware validation plans relating to electrical hardware, mechanical hardware, optics, and embedded software.
• Debug and test manufacturing issues.
• Coordinate with testing labs and suppliers for development and cost needs.

Skills

Python programming

Analytical thinking

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

Test equipment

Linux

Debugging tools

Job description

Red 6 Advanced Projects LLC in Denver, CO is seeking a Hardware Test Engineer to design, implement, and execute tests for computer hardware and optical systems, ensuring compliance with specifications and eradicating defects.

You will work with design engineers, partners, and vendors to develop test plans, environmental tests per MIL-STD, and manufacturing qualification, with travel up to 25% and a strong emphasis on Python and Linux tooling.