Aerospace & Defense Test SME — Lead Qualification & Testing

Quest Global; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Quest Global seeks an experienced Test Subject Matter Expert to lead testing programs for aerospace and defense initiatives, including AI-enabled testing tools. You will guide planning, execution, and documentation, ensuring compliance with military standards and customer requirements while coordinating cross-functional teams across engineering, quality, and manufacturing.

The role emphasizes technical authority, robust test strategy, and collaboration with stakeholders to deliver reliable,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace or Systems Engineering
• Minimum of 10 years of aerospace & defense testing experience
• Experience with environmental, qualification, functional, reliability testing
• Ability to interpret drawings, specs and military standards
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills
• Proven ability to lead technical discussions with customers and teams

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for aerospace and defense testing activities
• Develop, review and oversee test plans, procedures and reports
• Lead qualification, environmental, functional, reliability testing efforts
• Coordinate lab resources, instrumentation and testing programs
• Engage with customers and cross-functional teams to meet requirements

Job description

Quest Global seeks an experienced Test Subject Matter Expert to lead testing programs for aerospace and defense initiatives, including AI-enabled testing tools. You will guide planning, execution, and documentation, ensuring compliance with military standards and customer requirements while coordinating cross-functional teams across engineering, quality, and manufacturing.

The role emphasizes technical authority, robust test strategy, and collaboration with stakeholders to deliver reliable,