Hi-Speed Camera Engineer

Prattwhitney; Utah; On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Vacation (3 weeks)

Job summary

RTX Hurricane Mesa Test Facility in Utah seeks a High-Speed Camera Engineer to own the lifecycle of sled-based imaging systems, operate both sled-mounted and fixed cameras, and deliver critical footage for post-test reviews with customers and engineers.

The role requires extensive experience with hi-speed camera systems and Phantom cameras, aligns with a STEM degree, and involves collaboration on camera upgrades while maintaining safe operations in field test environments.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience or specialized training with hi-speed camera systems.
• Experience with Ametek Phantom cameras and PCC software.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Own the lifecycle of high-speed camera systems, including configuration, lens selection, calibration, maintenance, and system upgrades.
• Prepare and operate sled-mounted and fixed high-speed cameras during testing, ensuring proper setup and pre-test readiness.
• Capture, organize, and deliver high-speed footage, supporting post-test reviews with customers and end users.
• Collaborate with test engineers to integrate cameras into sled hardware and test fixtures.
• Contribute to camera capability improvements, including mounts, enclosures, and supporting hardware.
• Work safely around propulsion and energetic systems in outdoor field-test conditions.
• Support general test-site operations and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Hi-speed camera systems

Ametek Phantom cameras

PCC software

Education

STEM degree or equivalent

Tools

PCC software

Camera mounts

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-02 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

The 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. The High-Speed Camera Engineer serves as HMTF’s subject-matter expert (SME) for high-speed imaging used in sled-track and subsystem testing. This role owns the lifecycle, readiness, and performance of sled high-speed camera systems and ensures reliable capture of critical imagery for each test event. The engineer collaborates closely with test leads and customers on camera planning, setup, execution, and post-test video review. This role also supports general test activities as needed for all types of tests at the facility.

This particular role is intended for a U.S.-based employee who meets the citizenship and status requirements listed above.

What You’ll Do

• You will own the lifecycle of high-speed camera systems, including configuration, lens selection, calibration, maintenance, and system upgrades.
• You will prepare and operate sled-mounted and fixed high-speed cameras during testing, ensuring proper setup and pre-test readiness.
• You will capture, organize, and deliver high-speed footage, supporting post-test reviews with customers and end users.
• You will collaborate with test engineers to integrate cameras into sled hardware and test fixtures.
• You will contribute to camera capability improvements, including mounts, enclosures, and supporting hardware.
• You will work safely around propulsion and energetic systems in outdoor field-test conditions.
• You will support general test-site operations and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Extensive experience or specialized training with hi-speed camera systems.
• Experience with Ametek Phantom cameras and PCC software.
• 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 in test environments, preferably in an aerospace or defense setting and/or with energetic materials.
• Experience building custom camera mounts and mounting cameras on moving subjects such as vehicles or test sleds.
• Experience with other types of camera systems including still cameras, cinemas, and alternatives to Phantom hi-speed cameras.
• Experience with aircraft escape system testing.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Field-based work on an expansive test range with desert conditions and variable weather; hands-on activities around heavy equipment and energetic systems.
• Occasional off-hours/weekend based on program schedules.

What We Offer

• 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 illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Carrot Health to hormonal health, fertility, and family building
• 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
• May be eligible for Relocation And more!

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 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 candidate’s 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 company’s 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.

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.