Director of Software Engineering

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.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced director to lead our software team based out of our Orlando office. This pivotal role will be responsible for driving the strategic direction, innovation, and execution of developing our software products. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering and defense, with a proven track record of leading successful software development initiatives in a fast-paced, startup environment, while applying solid, practical engineering best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

Technology Development: Responsible for guiding the development of our two premier products, ATARS and ARCADE, as well as new software development initiatives. Give direction to the software engineers based on strategic needs as well as day-to-day demands. Create, apply, and enforce industry-best processes, techniques, and practices to ensure high-quality, maintainable, and extensible software. Utilize your proven experience to lead in our efforts to maximize software performance with limited computing resources in extreme physical environments. Take on coding and other development tasks in surge situations – this is a hands-on role.

• Team Management: Manage and mentor our geographically dispersed software team by creating, implementing, and enforcing effective collaboration processes so team members can operate as single entity performing in unison to our goals. Foster this collaborative environment by emphasizing a pragmatic, controlled discipline while operating in a fast-paced, demanding, changing landscape – we are building new technology that the world has never seen before. This includes ensuring team members are placed in positions to best nurture their careers – and this will require regular one-on-one meetings with your staff. Manage expectations with our product managers to respond to their needs while using your proven experience to ensure that schedule is met, costs are contained, and our software attains world-class quality.

• Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilize data from a combination of customer/flight data, analysis of code, and testing results to drive technical direction and project execution. Apply your deep experience with this data to quickly pivot between priorities and adjust resource focus, accordingly.

• Stakeholder Communication: Play a crucial role in communicating software progress and capabilities to internal and external stakeholders, including military and defense industry customers, investors, and partners​. Your ability to succinctly communicate verbally and in writing are critical to this position.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Implement and coordinate the staffing of various programs as needed. Our programs are fielded in both CONUS and OCONUS sites, and will use the products that you will manage.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, design, and business development, to ensure seamless product development to meet program deadlines.

• Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends to keep the company at the cutting edge.

• Foster a culture of innovation, creativity, and continuous improvement within the software team.

• Represent the company at industry conferences, workshops, and other professional events.

Experience, Skills, and Required Qualifications

• Degree in STEM, preferably a Master’s degree

• 10+ years of software leadership experience, overseeing more than one team (each with ten or more people) under your umbrella

• 6+ years of recent C++ development experience

• 6+ years of Linux experience

• Demonstrable technology business sense, having the ability to understand the bigger picture of impact of opportunities versus costs in both the business and technology contexts

• A keen eye and deep understanding of creating production-level software in an environment subject to change

• Proven track record in guiding new technologies from ideation through production

• Demonstrated experience managing complex projects, ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget constraints.

• Proven application of Agile/Scrum and the CI/CD SDLC.

• Applied knowledge of standards such as AS9100, ISO/IEC 12207, ISO/IEC 15288, and ISO/IEC 15939

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and guide multidisciplinary teams.

• Strong communication skills for interacting with internal teams, external stakeholders, and high-level decision-makers.

• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced startup environment.

• Skills in engaging with external stakeholders, including customers, partners, and investors, to communicate the value and capabilities of the company's technologies.

• Preferred knowledge of defense technology and the specific requirements and regulations of military and defense customers.

• Preferred knowledge of Aerospace and augmented reality technologies.

• Qualified candidates must have the ability to obtain a security clearance. This requires U.S. Citizenship.

• This role is an onsite role in our Orlando office with up to 20% travel

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)

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.

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