Manufacturing Test Engineer

Red 6 • Louisville, CO

5d • $128,000 - $168,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Red 6 is seeking a senior Manufacturing Test Engineer to lead development, validation, and deployment of production test systems for complex aerospace electronic assemblies. This role ensures full PCBA, subassembly and system-level test capability at both Red 6 and contract manufacturer sites. The ideal candidate has deep experience building robust, repeatable, aerospace-grade production test environments.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in production test engineering (aerospace/defense preferred).
• Experience with Python, C/C++, or similar test platforms.
• Strong background in PCBA and system-level electronic test.
• Experience developing automated test systems and fixtures.
• Experience supporting CMs in test implementation.
• Familiarity with compiling/building test software in manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of traceability and production data management.
• Excellent cross-functional communication skills.
• US Citizen (security clearance is a plus).
• Travel is required to CM facilities.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with MIL-STD requirements.
• Experience in environmental and stress screening (ESS/HASS/HALT)

Responsibilities

• Work with Test Development teams at Red 6 and contract manufacturers to develop, release and maintain manufacturing tests, scripts, tools and related documents.
• Develop PCBA, subassembly, and system-level production test strategies.
• Define test coverage, acceptance criteria, and failure of reporting standards.
• Work with Red 6 software development teams to integrate provided test scripts and source code.
• Work closely with contract manufacturers and document recommended or requested functions, modules, or scripts, identify potential gaps and assure that those are implemented when possible.
• Ensure CMs properly build/compile test software for production use.
• Develop a plan and required tools for transparency, real time availability of test logs, results, failures for each build activity.
• Define specifications for jigs, fixtures, and system-level test racks.
• Oversee CM development and duplication of test racks at Red 6 and CM sites.
• Validate test repeatability, reliability, and GR&R performance.
• Lead environmental, functional, and stress testing validation as required.
• Support test implementation at CM facilities.
• Troubleshoot test failures and yield issues.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Establish test data collection, traceability, and reporting requirements.
• Ensure test processes meet DOD, aerospace, and IPC standards.
• Develop and maintain test procedures, validation reports, and configuration control documentation.
• Support qualification builds, FAI, and production readiness reviews.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed