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# Test Engineer (Onsite)

- **Company:** RTX
- **Location:** Virgin, UT, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $68,900.0 - $131,100.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Data Analysis, SolidWorks (CAD), Subsystems, System Testing, Test Data, Video Capture
- **Published:** September 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/055144C15CDD4C2C94F01ECADD4D30CE/job/

## About the Role

* Engineering, physics, or related technical background.
 * Hands-on 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., * Experience designing mechanical assemblies using SolidWorks or NX
 * Experience with high-speed video systems or other camera platforms.
 * Experience working with energetic materials (CAD/PAD, rockets, explosives).
 * Experience in R&D environments, test operations, or escape-system programs.

## Description

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 sled-track 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 hands-on Test Engineer responsible for supporting test setup, execution, and general technical operations across all onsite programs. The engineer will contribute to sled-performance calculations, data analysis, high-speed camera operation, and other tasks related to rocket-sled 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 high-speed cameras (Ametek Phantom and others) to capture test events, including fixed-position 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.


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