Software Test Engineer

Red 6 • Louisville, CO

3d • $100,000 - $130,000

About The Position

Red 6 is an augmented reality technology startup focused on synthetic air combat training. Its ATARS product enables pilots to simulate the cognitive challenges of flying through realistic, scalable training in dynamic outdoor environments.

The Software Test Engineer 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, the 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field, or an 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Translate assigned product and system requirements into detailed test cases and procedures, and contribute 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 processes and procedures, identify opportunities for improvement in software test execution, 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 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 relating to software quality, testability, and defect prevention.

Benefits

• Healthcare, dental, and vision coverage at 100% for employees.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and parental leave.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Voluntary worksite benefits, including accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage.
• 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: Entry Level