# Principal Mechanical Engineer – Structural and Vibration Analyst at Red 6

- Company: Red 6
- What the company does: RED 6 is a creator of ATARS, which allows real pilots in real airplanes to fly and visually maneuver against any synthetically generated enemy in real time. Backed by Capital Factory.
- Company website: https://red6ar.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: Denver
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $170K to $200K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-17
- Apply by: 2026-11-01
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/red6/650c66cb-b7ed-49e4-88e7-baeafce0617f
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/red-6-principal-mechanical-engineer-structural-and-vibration-analyst/

## About the role

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.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Civil Engineering
- Strong leadership skills with a proven track record of successful team leadership, team building and project leadership
- 10+ years of experience in stress and structural analysis for aerospace or military systems
- 10+ years of experience using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software
- Proven experience in vibration and shock analyses, including steady-state and transient regimes
- Experience with electronic packaging and structural integrity assessment for aerospace applications

Tags: Engineering