{"id":815341,"url":"https://alion.io/job/red6ar-hardware-test-technician","title":"Hardware Test Technician","company":{"id":688778,"name":"Red 6","domain":"red6ar.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/red6ar","size_band":"51-200","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Ashby","truth_index":null},"role":"Field & Service","role_family":"Field & Service","seniority":"junior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Denver, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":76000,"max":92000,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":92000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":2,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Jira","optional":false},{"name":"Linux","optional":false},{"name":"C++","optional":true},{"name":"Python","optional":true}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-04T21:21:41Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-04","last_verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:13:40Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":23,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":23},"description":"Company Overview\nRed 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.\nJob Summary\nRed 6 is seeking a Hardware Test Technician who thrives in a hands-on environment, with the skills to test and troubleshoot advanced hardware and optical systems. In this role, you will work closely with engineers to execute test procedures and perform diagnostics to ensure our systems meet performance and reliability standards.\nKey Responsibilities\nExecute hardware and system-level test procedures based on engineering direction.\n\nTroubleshoot and diagnose hardware issues, including electrical, optical, and mechanical failures.\n\nUse lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, signal generators, and other diagnostic tools to support testing.\n\nRecord and report test data accurately; escalate test failures and anomalies to engineering teams.\n\nAssist engineers in validating new hardware builds and configurations.\n\nSupport the setup and maintenance of test benches, equipment, and fixtures.\n\nCollaborate with design, test, and manufacturing teams to support product development cycles.\n\nParticipate in root cause analysis and assist with corrective actions.\n\nRedline existing test plans and procedures to provide input for continuous improvement.\n\nProvide on-site technical support for Red 6’s ATARS hardware during integration and field testing.\n\nRequired Skills & Qualifications\nAssociate degree in Electronics, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field, or equivalent hands-on experience.\n\n2-5 years of experience in hardware testing, troubleshooting, or technician roles.\n\nStrong understanding of electronics fundamentals and hands-on experience assembling hardware.\n\nProficient with lab tools: oscilloscopes, power supplies, logic analyzers, etc.\n\nAbility to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.\n\nFamiliarity with Linux systems and basic command-line usage.\n\nFamiliarity with Jira or similar issue tracking system.\n\nComfortable working in a fast-paced R&D or prototyping environment.\n\nStrong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.\n\nExperience in aviation, defense, or AR/VR systems is a plus.\n\nBasic scripting or programming (Python, C++) is helpful but not required.\n\nQualified candidate must have the ability to obtain a security clearance. This requires U.S. Citizenship\nEstimated Base Salary upon experience and skills\n$76,000 to $92,000\nFull-Time Employee Benefits\nHealthcare, Dental, and Vision (100% coverage for Employees)\n\nPaid time off, including vacation, sick, paid holidays, and parental leave\n\nShort and Long-Term Disability\n\nFlexible Spending Account (FSA)\n\n401(k) Retirement Plan\n\nVoluntary Worksite Benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity)\n\nMay be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based on individual and company performance, subject to plan terms.\n\nNote\nRed 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.\nThis 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.\nRed 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.\nCalifornia: https://www.caljobs.ca.gov/vosnet/Default.aspx\nColorado: https://www.connectingcolorado.com/\nFlorida: https://www.employflorida.com/vosnet/Default.aspx\nUnder the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”), Red 6 Aerospace, Inc. operating company you are applying to work for (hereinafter, “we”, “our”, or “us”) may collect personal information and use it for certain business purposes as described below in this Job Applicant and Employee Privacy Notice. We are required to disclose the following information to California “consumers” regarding our collection of their personal information. Under the CCPA, “consumers” means California residents, including job applicants, employees, or contractors of a business.\nCandidate Privacy Notice","description_format":"text","description_chars":4680,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":2,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"associate","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Parental leave","Retirement plans"],"hiring_locations":[{"name":"United States","iso":"US","kind":"country"}],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Media & Entertainment","Content Creation","Digital Media"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-12T11:11:31Z"}],"liveness":{"score":52,"band":"ok","label":"Likely open","p_open":1,"p_active":0.695,"p_room":0.75,"age_days":22,"expected_fill_days":30,"reasons":["conf:1","velocity","win:late","comp:junior"],"computed_at":"2026-09-27T05:45:00Z"},"pay":{"stated_usd_annual":92000,"is_top_pay":true},"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/red6ar-hardware-test-technician","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/red6ar-hardware-test-technician.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-09-28T02:49:05Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":1595,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":3405,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-09-29T00:00:00Z"}}}