Job description

Company Overview Red 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. The Role Our Software Test Engineer will have the aptitude, ambition, attitude, and solid professional experience to support and grow our software test team. This position is part of the Integration and Test team and develops and executes manual and automated tests for augmented reality software systems. Working under the guidance of senior test engineers and the test lead, this engineer translates assigned requirements into test cases and procedures, captures objective test evidence, documents defects, and helps maintain reliable test environments. The role collaborates daily with software development and product teams and occasionally supports the Hardware Test team during integrated activities involving electronics, computing, and optical hardware. KEY RESPONSIBILIITES · Translate assigned product and system requirements into detailed test cases, procedures, and contributions to research and development, qualification, and acceptance test plans. · Execute manual and automated software tests, including hardware in the loop testing, using established test environments and procedures. · Create process and procedures, as well as identify opportunity for improvement, for executing software test, reporting, and defect adjudication. · Establish plans for testing during large test campaigns. · Document test results, defects, reproduction steps, and verification evidence with clear traceability to requirements. · Troubleshoot software issues on Linux based systems using logs, controlled recreations, and collaboration with software engineers. · Develop and maintain automated checks within existing continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines under guidance. · Partner with software developers to understand new functionality, identify testability concerns, and develop corresponding test coverage. · Support the preparation and execution of large test campaigns, including flight test briefs and debriefs when assigned. · Occasionally support the Hardware Test team with integrated test activities. · Participate in design discussions and code reviews as they relate to software quality, testability, and defect prevention. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS · Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. · Two to five years of experience in a software test or software development role within an Agile product development environment. · Experience designing and executing detailed test cases, procedures, and test plans. · Hands on experience with software testing methods and tools such as Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, Pytest, Jira, Jenkins, GitLab, Qase, or comparable tools. · Experience with integration and regression testing, defect tracking, and test result reporting. · Working knowledge of white box, black box, and functional testing methods. · Experience using Linux based software systems and analyzing application logs. · Familiarity with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) workflows. · Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS · Python experience for test automation or test tooling. · Exposure to C++ codebases or the ability to read C++ for test analysis and issue investigation. · Experience testing web applications or user-facing software products. · Experience contributing to automated test environments or hardware in the loop test systems. · Experience with augmented reality, virtual reality, computer vision, six degree of freedom tracking, or wearable display systems. · Experience in a military, aviation, or defense technology environment. Full-Time Employee Benefits - Healthcare, Dental, and Vision (100% coverage for Employees) - Paid time off, including vacation, sick, paid holidays, and parental leave - Short and Long-Term Disability - Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Voluntary Worksite Benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity) - May be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based on individual and company performance, subject to plan terms. Note Red 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. This 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. Red 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. California: caljobs.ca.gov Colorado: connectingcolorado.com Florida: employflorida.com Under 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.  Candidate Privacy Notice acrobat.adobe.com

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Company Overview
The role collaborates daily with software development and product teams and occasionally supports the Hardware Test team during integrated activities involving electronics, computing, and optical hardware.
Translate assigned product and system requirements into detailed test cases, procedures, and contributions to research and development, qualification, and acceptance test plans.
Execute manual and automated software tests, including hardware in the loop testing, using established test environments and procedures.
Create process and procedures, as well as identify opportunity for improvement, for executing software test, reporting, and defect adjudication.
Establish plans for testing during large test campaigns.
Document test results, defects, reproduction steps, and verification evidence with clear traceability to requirements.
Troubleshoot software issues on Linux based systems using logs, controlled recreations, and collaboration with software engineers.
Develop and maintain automated checks within existing continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines under guidance.
Partner with software developers to understand new functionality, identify testability concerns, and develop corresponding test coverage.
Support the preparation and execution of large test campaigns, including flight test briefs and debriefs when assigned.
Occasionally support the Hardware Test team with integrated test activities.

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Python experience for test automation or test tooling.
Exposure to C++ codebases or the ability to read C++ for test analysis and issue investigation.
Experience testing web applications or user-facing software products.
Experience contributing to automated test environments or hardware in the loop test systems.
Experience with augmented reality, virtual reality, computer vision, six degree of freedom tracking, or wearable display systems.
Experience in a military, aviation, or defense technology environment.
Full-Time Employee Benefits
Healthcare, Dental, and Vision (100% coverage for Employees)
Short and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Voluntary Worksite Benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity)
May be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based on individual and company performance, subject to plan terms.

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