Test and Camera Support Engineer

Test Support Engineer

Hurricane Mesa Test Facility (HMTF) is a unique test site tasked with validating ejection seat systems and subsystems. Tests range from sled track tests to seat‑aircrew separation, braking system acceptance testing, and other energetic and subsystem performance tests. Sled tests involve state‑of‑the‑art anthropometric manikins at ejection velocities from zero airspeed/zero altitude to beyond the speed of sound (760+ mph ground speed).

This position is for a Test Support Engineer. The candidate will support test setup and provide general technical support for all onsite test programs. Responsibilities include coordinating and leading activities, strong organization, and analytical skills. The role works with customers, both internal and external, on developing and supporting tests and other activities at HMTF.

• 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.
• Support 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.
• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

• 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.

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

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

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.