Qualification Engineer

Summary

Core Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Design and Software teams to identify support equipment necessary for successful performance verification during formal qualification testing
• Draft qualification test procedures and reports (QTP and QTR), as well as other documents required to qualify various LRUs
• Facilitate contract execution with third-party laboratories to secure resources, test facilities, and coordinate with regulatory agencies
• Monitor, coordinate, and manage all activities related to the execution of the formal qualification test program, including
• Setting and maintaining the test schedule
• Integrating test lab and support equipment
• Coordinating with regulatory authorities
• Providing regular status reports
• Conduct research, including root cause analysis, to support the development of Failure Reporting and Corrective Action (FRACA) documentation for test failure conditions and recovery plans
• Represent the company and liaise with the FAA and company suppliers
• Interfaced with Boeing, Airbus and others regarding LRU qualification
• Perform technical review of QTPs and QTRs and provide feedback to other junior team members
• Provide mentorship and training to junior team members
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience in a related field
• 6+ years of experience in a similar role
• Experience in an AS9100 quality environment
• Background in a test environment with a focus on meeting authorities' and OEM requirements, as well as industry standards
• Familiarity with FAA Part 25 and EASA CS Part 25 requirements for airborne IFE equipment
• Proficiency in industry-standard RTCA and airframe qualification requirements
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Thorough understanding of Electrical/EMI test procedures, challenges, and mitigation techniques
• Hands-on experience with:
• Temperature and pressure chambers
• Vibration and Acceleration test equipment
• EMI test setup and wiring
• Feedback devices like accelerometers and thermocouples
• Experience interfacing with OEMs regarding product qualification

Benefits

• The pay range of $112,000 - 146,000 per year reflects multiple levels. The final base pay offered may vary depending on the level of the position offered, skills, years of experience, job-related knowledge, and location.
• In addition to a comprehensive package of health benefits that include company contributions, RAVE Aerospace offers a variety of additional benefits and perks to enhance your work-life balance experience including but not limited to:
• A home allowance to elevate your home workspace
• Discretionary bonus program
• Future financial security with a 401(k) program with a company match
• Paid time off covering vacations, personal time off, and sick days, capped off by an exciting year-end holiday shutdown
• Embraced flexibility with our alternative work schedule (9/80) to navigate your workweeks with every other Friday off