Test Operations Manager (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-07-16

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.

The Test Operations Manager leads the day-to‑day operations of HMTF’s engineering team - driving safety, disciplined execution, quality, and continuous improvement across all test types. This role will develop and own the site’s QC/QA framework, take on defined portions of test‑day operations (e.g., track loading and final readiness), and provide targeted QC oversight for propulsion and other high‑energy systems. The manager serves as acting site manager when delegated or during the Site Manager’s absence, ensuring continuity of operations.

What You’ll Do

You will lead day‑to‑day tasking for a team consisting of camera, instrumentation, and electrical engineers; assign resources, remove roadblocks, and ensure test readiness.

You will enforce test plans, procedures, and safety protocols; champion a “check‑the‑checklists” culture before, during, and after events.

You will define and run the site’s quality framework - SOPs, checklists, peer verification, calibration, configuration control, readiness reviews, lessons learned, and continuous improvement loops - tailored to each test type.

You will provide quality oversight for handling and integration of propulsion and energetic systems in partnership with responsible engineers.

You will oversee track loading and final readiness steps; act as deputy/alternate during TRRs and test days as directed.

You will align engineering tasks, materials, and staffing to program schedules; external communication as delegated.

You will coach, cross‑train, and reinforce safety and quality behaviors across the engineering team.

You will Identify and implement process and data‑integrity improvements that increase repeatability and reduce risk.

You will do field‑based work on an expansive test range with desert conditions and variable weather; hands‑on activities around heavy equipment and energetic systems.

You will perform physically demanding tasks associated with track loading, equipment movement, and outdoor test support.

Qualifications You Must Have

Experience in a test environment with energetic/propulsive systems; strong analytical skills in physics/dynamics;

Experience with coordinating technical projects and guide multi‑disciplinary engineering teams;

Effective with presenting technical information to internal stakeholders (and externally when delegated);

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

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

Qualifications We Prefer

Background in aircraft crew systems, escape systems, ejection seats, and crew‑station testing

Hands‑on experience with rocket sled operations, propulsion/energetics handling, and subsystem qualification

Familiarity with high‑speed cameras, video capture, and instrumentation/data systems

What We Offer

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

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 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

This role may be eligible for relocation

And more!

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

Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

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.