Director of Optics

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

Red 6 is seeking a technically deep, execution-oriented Director of Optics to lead the Optics Department and scale the optical engineering function across current and next-generation augmented reality systems. This is a senior leadership role focused on optics strategy, organization design, program execution, design review discipline, supplier escalation, metrology standards, and cross-functional delivery.

The Director of Optics is accountable for the optical performance roadmap across the ATARS platform and future optical architectures. The role partners closely with the Principal Optical Engineer, Product, R&D, Manufacturing, Software, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Supply Chain, and external suppliers to ensure optical systems move reliably from concept through prototype, validation, production transition, customer integration, and field support.

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