Engineering Test Technician - Rocket Sled Systems

Prattwhitney; Clifton (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

3 weeks vacation

401(k) match

Life insurance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

RTX’s Hurricane Mesa Test Facility seeks an Engineering Test Technician to support sled tests, subsystem evaluations, and site operations. The role involves hands-on work with energetic materials, test hardware, and fixtures enabling high-speed and supersonic testing.

Required is experience with TIG/MIG welding, metal fabrication, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced test environment. U.S. citizenship is required for access to certain program components.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or AA/AS degree (or 2-year post high school) with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience welding with TIG and MIG.
• Fabrication and metal component handling; fixture development.

Responsibilities

• Handle and test rocket motors as part of a test team.
• Support test team activities involving safe handling of CAD/PAD components.
• Deploy, operate, and maintain test track hardware and fixtures.
• Perform test tracking maintenance, track setup, and post-test water brake functions.
• Assist with site maintenance, equipment upgrades, and improvement projects.
• Build, repair, and modify test equipment, fixtures, and hardware.

Skills

TIG welding

MIG welding

Fixture fabrication

Test environment multitasking

CAD software

Education

HS Diploma or AA/AS degree

Tools

CAD software

Fixture/testing hardware tools

Job description

RTX’s Hurricane Mesa Test Facility seeks an Engineering Test Technician to support sled tests, subsystem evaluations, and site operations. The role involves hands-on work with energetic materials, test hardware, and fixtures enabling high-speed and supersonic testing.

Required is experience with TIG/MIG welding, metal fabrication, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced test environment. U.S. citizenship is required for access to certain program components.