Test and Camera Support Engineer

What You Will Do:

• Work as part of an engineering team in developing, testing, and qualifying various aircraft escape systems and components.
• Develop new and update existing operating procedures for test activities and facility operations.
• Operate various camera systems, including Ametek Phantom hi‑speed cameras, to capture test events in fixed positions and track moving objects.
• Handle energetic propulsion devices, such as high‑velocity aerial rocket motors (HVARs) used for sled propulsion and smaller explosive initiator devices used in subsystem components.
• Collaborate with other engineers on setup, design, fabrication, and modification of test fixtures and test articles in support of test programs and customer requirements.
• Provide support for various maintenance and site improvement projects, including building, maintaining, and upgrading test equipment and fixtures.

• Strong analytical skills, including knowledge of physics and dynamics.
• Experience presenting technical subject matter to internal and external customers.
• Experience with rocket sled track operations.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field.

• Experience with high‑speed video systems and other camera systems.
• Experience with energetic materials such as CAD/PAD, rockets, and/or explosives.
• Experience working in R&D, test environments or ejection seats/escape systems.

The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD – 131,100 USD.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student loan repayment program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages such as pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal,  protection.
• Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning.
• Adoption assistance.
• Autism benefit.
• Employee Assistance Plan with up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Healthy You incentives, wellness rewards program.
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits.
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services.
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.