Chief of Staff

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.

We are seeking a technically strong, highly organized Chief of Staff to the CTO to drive execution, alignment, and operational excellence across our engineering organization. This is a high-visibility role supporting the CTO of a fast-growing aerospace technology company operating in both agile startup and DoD environments. The ideal candidate combines engineering credibility with strong operational discipline and executive communication skills.

You will serve as a force multiplier to the CTO translating technical strategy into execution frameworks, improving organizational efficiency, and ensuring engineering priorities remain aligned with company objectives.

• Manage and prioritize the CTO’s commitments, ensuring alignment with company strategic objectives
• Drive follow-through on critical engineering, product, and R&D initiatives
• Track and report on key technical milestones, risks, and dependencies across programs including corporate OKRs and KPIs.
• Create dashboards, documentation frameworks, and executive-level briefings that improve visibility into technical milestones, risks, and dependencies
• Act as a central point of coordination between the technology team and other departments for project updates and dependencies.
• Build tools and templates for engineering resource planning and capacity management
• Establish scalable operating rhythms across software, hardware, systems, and product teams
• Initiate and drive engineering process improvement activities.
• Drive technical team synergies and build relationships by supporting technical recruiting activities, new team member onboarding, and supporting the technical team’s learning, development and team building.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (or related technical field)
• 8+ years of experience in aerospace, defense, or advanced technology environments
• Prior experience in a technical role (systems, software, hardware, or project engineering)
• Strong understanding of engineering development life cycles (hardware and/or software)
• Familiarity with DoD acquisition pathways (e.g., FAR/DFARS, OTA, SBIR/STTR, Middle Tier Acquisition, rapid prototyping/fielding pathways)
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Executive presence, discretion, and sound judgment
• Structured, systems-level thinker with strong analytical skills and the ability to independently drive initiatives
• Ability to synthesize complex technical and programmatic information quickly
• Process-oriented with a bias toward execution and measurable outcomes
• Proven ability to create structure in ambiguous, fast‑paced environments with evolving priorities

• Master’s degree in Engineering or MBA with technical background
• Experience working within DoD engineering and compliance frameworks (e.g., MIL‑STDs, airworthiness/certification processes, configuration management, cybersecurity/RMF)
• Demonstrated experience supporting executive-level technical leadership
• Experience interfacing with DoD customers, program offices, or prime contractors

• 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.

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