Test Subject Matter Expert

Quest Global; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 94,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Quest Global is seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead aerospace test activities on-site in Rockford, IL. You will guide qualification, environmental, functional, reliability, and acceptance testing, ensuring compliance with RTCA/DO-160 and MIL-STD standards. A Bachelor's in engineering and 10+ years of aerospace test experience are required; travel is minimal.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Discipline.
• 10+ years aerospace test experience.
• Experience with MIL-STD/DO-160 test standards and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with delivery team and leadership on Aerospace and Defense Test Process.
• Provide technical guidance during qualification, environmental, functional, reliability, and acceptance testing.
• Ensure testing complies with applicable military, customer, and program requirements.
• Analyze test data and document results, findings, anomalies, and corrective actions.

Skills

Aerospace testing

Test planning

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

RTCA DO-160

MIL-STD-810

MIL-STD-461

MIL-STD-704

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:

The Subject Matter Expert (SME) provides technical expertise in the planning, development, execution, and documentation of testing activities in accordance with applicable military standards, customer specifications, and industry best practices. The SME ensures test programs are properly documented, technically sound, and compliant with contractual and regulatory requirements throughout the product lifecycle.

What You Will Do

• Collaborate with delivery team and leadership on Aerospace and Defense Test Process
• Provide technical guidance during qualification, environmental, functional, reliability, and acceptance testing
• Ensure testing complies with applicable military, customer, and program requirements
• Analyze test data and document results, findings, anomalies, and corrective actions

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Discipline
• 10+ Years Aerospace Test Experience
• Experience in Mil Standards: RTCA DO-160, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461 and MIL-STD-704

Pay Range

$80/hour

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 Rockford, IL.

• 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.