Test Engineer

Title: Test EngineerLocation: Shelby, NC 28150Pay Rate: $65-$75/hourHours: Monday-Friday | Standard Business HoursHire Type: 6-Month ContractBenefits: Full Employee Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with company match, PTO, paid holidays, and more.Sterling Engineering is partnering with a leading aerospace and defense manufacturer in Shelby, NC to hire a Sr. Test Engineer for a long term contract opportunity. This role will support aerospace testing programs focused on electromechanical actuation and door drive systems used in military aircraft applications. The team is looking for someone with strong aerospace testing experience who can support qualification testing, documentation, outside lab coordination, and test readiness activities as they prepare for a major testing phase later this year.Responsibilities:Support aerospace qualification and environmental testing activitiesCoordinate testing with outside laboratories and vendorsUpdate and maintain test plans, procedures, and supporting documentationAssist with test readiness reviews and qualification testing efforts Work closely with the Senior Test Engineer and cross functional engineering teamsReview designs and support testing activities through procurement and execution phasesHelp supervise testing activities at outside facilities when neededSupport multiple aerospace product lines and high volume part number activityQualifications:Must be a US Citizen due to ITAR requirementsExperience with DO-160 and/or MIL-STD-810 testing standards requiredAerospace testing experience required Experience supporting qualification testing and test readiness reviewsStrong documentation and technical communication skillsAbility to work onsite in Shelby, NC Preferred Skills:EMI/electronics testing experienceLabVIEW experienceExperience working with electromechanical or aerospace actuation systemsQualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity.