What are the responsibilities and job description for the Red 6 Mechanical Engineer Internship position at Red 6?
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.
Internship Opportunity
Red 6 is looking for interns to join our Hardware Engineering department as a Mechanical Engineer. The intern will work closely with extraordinary engineers/business developers / etc. on high-impact projects. This will be a paid internship during the summer.
As an intern, you will be working on challenging projects with high impact during a 2 month internship. You will be assigned an intern manager, who will help you to identify project goals, while also inspiring you, mentoring you, and supporting your professional development.
Qualifications
Full-Time Employee Benefits
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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Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”), Red 6 Aerospace, Inc. operating company you are applying to work for (hereinafter, “we”, “our”, or “us”) may collect personal information and use it for certain business purposes as described below in this Job Applicant and Employee Privacy Notice. We are required to disclose the following information to California “consumers” regarding our collection of their personal information. Under the CCPA, “consumers” means California residents, including job applicants, employees, or contractors of a business.
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.
Internship Opportunity
Red 6 is looking for interns to join our Hardware Engineering department as a Mechanical Engineer. The intern will work closely with extraordinary engineers/business developers / etc. on high-impact projects. This will be a paid internship during the summer.
As an intern, you will be working on challenging projects with high impact during a 2 month internship. You will be assigned an intern manager, who will help you to identify project goals, while also inspiring you, mentoring you, and supporting your professional development.
Qualifications
- Pursuing a bachelor’s degree, or actively working in a related job.
- Showcased leadership experience in school, current, or previous jobs.
- Very strong interest in the intersection of augmented reality and fighter jets.
- Application of technical skills outside of the classroom (examples: laboratory, research, extracurricular project teams, volunteering, personal projects or prior internship/work experience).
- Starts personal projects on the side, outside of school or school group.
- Actively exhibit attention to detail in your work, as expressed in school papers, personal projects, professional work environments, etc.
- Excellent project management, interpersonal, and organizational skills, with the ability to drive and implement ideas in a challenging environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Pro CC
- Experience using Jira / Github a plus
- Must be able to work full-time for a minimum of 9 consecutive weeks.
- Must be able to provide own transportation and housing.
- Start date: June 3rd, 2025
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)
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.
California: https://www.caljobs.ca.gov/vosnet/Default.aspx
Colorado: https://www.connectingcolorado.com/
Florida: https://www.employflorida.com/vosnet/Default.aspx
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”), Red 6 Aerospace, Inc. operating company you are applying to work for (hereinafter, “we”, “our”, or “us”) may collect personal information and use it for certain business purposes as described below in this Job Applicant and Employee Privacy Notice. We are required to disclose the following information to California “consumers” regarding our collection of their personal information. Under the CCPA, “consumers” means California residents, including job applicants, employees, or contractors of a business.
