Date Posted:
2026-09-23
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-UT-VIRGIN-3O ~ 1 Mesa Rd ~ OFFICE TRAILER
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Security Clearance Type:
None/Not Required
Security Clearance Status:
Not Required
Hurricane Mesa Test Facility (HMTF) is a unique R&D test site that validates ejection seat systems and subsystems using a supersonic rocket sled track. Testing spans sledtrack events with aircraft-representative bodies and anthropometric manikins from zero airspeed/altitude up to and beyond the speed of sound, along with a broad spectrum of subsystem and energetic component tests.
This role is a handson Test Engineer responsible for supporting test setup, execution, and general technical operations across all onsite programs. The engineer will contribute to sledperformance calculations, data analysis, highspeed camera operation, and other tasks related to rocketsled and aircraft escape system testing.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- Work as part of an engineering team in developing, testing, and qualifying various aircraft escape systems and components.
- Set up and operate highspeed cameras (Ametek Phantom and others) to capture test events, including fixedposition and tracking applications.
- Support safe handling and setup of energetic propulsion devices such as HVAR rocket motors and small explosive initiators under guidance from senior staff.
- Collaborate with engineers on building, modifying, and preparing test fixtures and test articles based on program requirements.
- Perform data analysis on sled performance and complete predictive propulsion and braking calculations.
QUALIFICATIONS YOU MUST HAVE:
- Engineering, physics, or related technical background.
- Handson experience with technical equipment or instrumentation.
- Experience with performing calculations and interpretation test data.
- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
- U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
QUALIFICATIONS WE PREFER:
- Experience designing mechanical assemblies using SolidWorks or NX
- Experience with highspeed video systems or other camera platforms.
- Experience working with energetic materials (CAD/PAD, rockets, explosives).
- Experience in R&D environments, test operations, or escapesystem programs.
What We Offer
Some of our competitive benefits package includes:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
- Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds 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 you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance,critical illnessinsurance, group legal, ID theft protection
- Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
- Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
- Adoption Assistance
- Autism Benefit
- Employee Assistance Plan, including 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
- May be Eligible for relocation
- And more!
*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.
Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
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As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.
The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidates work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.
Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the companys performance.
This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.
RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.
