Test Engineer (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Virgin (UT); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

3 weeks vacation

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Life insurance and disability coverage

Relocation assistance

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a hands-on Test Engineer for the Hurricane Mesa Test Facility in Virgin, UT. You will support test setup, execution, data analysis, and sled-system testing of aircraft escape mechanisms.

You will operate high-speed cameras, assist with energetic propulsion devices, and collaborate with engineers to prepare fixtures and analyze sled performance and propulsion calculations.

Qualifications

• Engineering, physics, or related technical background.
• Hands-on experience with technical equipment or instrumentation.
• Experience in calculations and interpretation of test data.
• STEM degree with 5+ years of experience, or advanced degree with 3+ years of experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and qualify aircraft escape systems and components.
• Set up and operate high-speed cameras to capture test events.
• Support handling of energetic propulsion devices under guidance from senior staff.
• Collaborate on building, modifying, and preparing test fixtures and test articles.
• Perform sled performance data analysis and propulsion/braking calculations.

Skills

Engineering background

Hands-on instrumentation

Data analysis

STEM degree

US citizenship required

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree (MS/PhD) with experience

Tools

SolidWorks

NX CAD

High-speed cameras (Ametek Phantom)

Job description

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 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.

QUALIFICATIONS YOU MUST HAVE

• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS WE PREFER

• 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.

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
• 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!

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. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

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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The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 USD.

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.