Hi-Speed Camera Engineer (Onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) plan with employer 401

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Relocation assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

RTX's Hurricane Mesa Test Facility seeks a High‑Speed Camera Engineer to own the lifecycle of sled and fixed high‑speed cameras, ensuring reliable imagery for each test event. You will plan, setup, operate, and deliver footage while collaborating with test leads and customers on camera requirements.

You will work in field-test environments, manage calibration and upgrades, and support other test activities as needed, with expected on-site duties and occasional off-hours.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with hi-speed camera systems used in sled-track tests.
• Experience with Ametek Phantom cameras and PCC software.
• STEM degree with 5+ years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with 3+ years.
• U.S. citizenship required for access to program/contract information.
• Experience in aerospace/defense test environments and energetic materials.
• Ability to build custom camera mounts for moving subjects.
• Familiarity with other camera types (still, cinema) is a plus.
• Experience with aircraft escape system testing.

Responsibilities

• Own the lifecycle of high-speed camera systems from config to upgrades.
• Operate sled-mounted and fixed high-speed cameras during tests.
• Capture and deliver high-speed footage for post-test reviews.
• Collaborate with test engineers to integrate cameras into hardware.
• Contribute to camera capability improvements and hardware supports.
• Work safely around propulsion and energetic systems in outdoor tests.
• Support general test-site operations as needed.

Skills

Hi-speed camera systems

Camera mounts & mounting

Test environments aerospace/defense

Aircraft escape system testing

Education

STEM degree

Tools

Ametek Phantom cameras

PCC software

Job description

Job Details

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.

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

• 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.
• 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 illnessinsurance, 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!

Mission Systems

Mission Systems: Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions - whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow.

Role Type Definitions

• 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. At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other – propel us all higher, again and again.

Compensation and Benefits

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.

Company Overview

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry‑leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.