Test Subject Matter Expert

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

Who We Are:

Quest Global delivers world-class end-to-end engineering solutions by leveraging our deep industry knowledge and digital expertise. By bringing together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals and their areas of expertise, we are able to solve problems better, faster. This multi-dimensional approach enables us to solve the most critical and large-scale challenges across the aerospace & defense, automotive, energy, hi-tech, healthcare, medical devices, rail and semiconductor industries.

Job Requirements

Who We Are: Quest Global delivers world-class end-to-end engineering solutions by leveraging our deep industry knowledge and digital expertise. By bringing together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals and their areas of expertise, we are able to solve problems better, faster. This multi-dimensional approach enables us to solve the most critical and large-scale challenges across the aerospace & defense, automotive, energy, hi-tech, healthcare, medical devices, rail and semiconductor industries.

We are looking for humble geniuses, who believe that engineering has the potential to make the impossible possible; innovators, who are not only inspired by technology and innovation, but also perpetually driven to design, develop, and test as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 customers. As a team of remarkably diverse engineers, we recognize that what we are really engineering is a brighter future for us all. If you want to contribute to meaningful work and be part of an organization that truly believes when you win, we all win, and when you fail, we all learn, then we're eager to hear from you.

The achievers and courageous challenge-crushers we seek, have the following characteristics and skills:

We are seeking an experienced Test Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide technical leadership and expertise in the planning, development, execution, and documentation of testing activities supporting advanced Aerospace and Defense programs in conjunction with cross functional teams in the development of an Artificial Intelligence tool. This role serves as a key technical authority, ensuring all test programs are executed in accordance with military standards, customer requirements, industry best practices, and regulatory compliance expectations that is created by the AI tool.

The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience leading environmental, qualification, functional, reliability, and certification testing efforts within highly regulated aerospace and defense environments. This individual will work cross-functionally with engineering, quality, manufacturing, program management, and customer stakeholders to ensure products meet stringent performance, reliability, and compliance requirements throughout the product lifecycle.

What You Will Do

Technical Leadership & Test Strategy

• Serve as the primary technical expert for Aerospace and Defense testing activities.
• Collaborate with engineering, program leadership, and cross-functional teams to develop and improve test strategies, procedures, and best practices.
• Provide guidance and oversight throughout all phases of test planning, execution, reporting, and issue resolution.
• Support proposal development, technical reviews, and customer engagements as the testing authority.

Test Planning & Execution

• Develop and review detailed test plans, procedures, protocols, and reports.
• Lead qualification, environmental, functional, reliability, acceptance, verification, and validation testing activities.
• Ensure testing objectives align with customer requirements, regulatory standards, and contractual obligations.
• Coordinate laboratory, equipment, instrumentation, and resource requirements necessary to execute testing programs successfully.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of Aerospace and Defense testing experience.
• Demonstrated expertise supporting product qualification and environmental testing programs.
• Strong understanding of test planning, execution, documentation, and data analysis methodologies.
• Experience working in highly regulated aerospace, defense, or avionics environments.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, requirements documents, and military standards.
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to lead technical discussions with customers, engineering teams, and program leadership.

Pay Range

$70.00 - $80.00/hour

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation decisions are made based on factors including experience, skills, education, and other job-related factors, in accordance with our internal pay structure. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plan.

Work Requirements

This role is considered an on-site position located in Cedar Rapids, IA.

• You must be able to commute to and from the location with your own transportation arrangements to meet the required working hours.
• Shop floor environment, which may include but not limited to extensive walking, and ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

Travel Requirements

Due to the nature of the work, no travel is required.

Citizenship Requirement

Due to the nature of the work, U.S. citizenship is required.