Test and Camera Support Engineer
About The Position
The Hurricane Mesa Test Facility (HMTF) is a unique test site tasked with validating ejection seat systems and subsystems. Tests vary from sled track tests to seat-aircrew separation, braking system acceptance testing, and other energetic and subsystem performance tests. Sled tests involve state-of-the-art anthropometric manikins at ejection velocities from zero airspeed/zero altitude to beyond the speed of sound (760+ mph ground speed). This position is for a Test Support Engineer. This person will be responsible for supporting test setup and providing general technical support for all onsite test programs. The role will work with customers, both internal and external, on developing and supporting tests and other activities at HMTF. Must possess the ability to coordinate and lead activities as well as strong organization and analytical skills.
Requirements
- Strong analytical skills including knowledge of physics and dynamics.
- Presenting technical subject matter to internal and external customers.
- Experience with rocket sled track operations.
- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field.
- U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with high-speed video systems and other camera systems.
- Experience with energetic materials such as CAD/PAD, rockets, and/or explosives.
- Experience working in R&D, test environments or ejection seats/escape systems.
Responsibilities
- Work as part of an engineering team in developing, testing, and qualifying various aircraft escape systems and components.
- Develop new and update existing operating procedures for test activities and facility operations.
- Operating various camera systems, including Ametek Phantom hi-speed cameras to capture test events in fixed positions and tracking moving objects.
- Handle energetic propulsion devices, such as high velocity aerial rocket motors (HVARs) used for sled propulsion and smaller explosive initiator devices used in subsystem components.
- Collaborate with other engineers on setup, design, fabrication, and modification of test fixtures and test articles in support of test programs and customer requirements.
- Providing support for various maintenance and site improvement projects.
- Support building, maintaining and upgrading test equipment and fixtures.
Benefits
- 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
- Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
- Adoption Assistance
- Autism Benefit
- Employee Assistance Program, 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
- Relocation assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
