IEST Training Event at Elite

Elite is hosting an IEST (Institute of Environmental Sciences and Technology) training event this fall 2025. See below for additional course and registration details.

How to Test and Qualify Products to MIL-STD-810 Series

Requirements, standards, and qualification testing are a critical entity to obtain approval for full rate production by your customer.  Poor requirements, test plans, or test execution can result in false failures and massive delays in getting your product out to the field.  Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn the right way to understand MIL-STD-810, requirements, and planning a solid qualification campaign.

Comprehensive Introduction to MIL-STD-810H
September 23, 2025
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Central Time
Elite Electronic Engineering
Downers Grove, Illinois

Course also available virtually

MIL-STD-810 is the quintessential document for everything related to environmental test, as it is referenced in the majority of all DoD contractual requirements.  This course will provide a comprehensive introduction to the latest version of MIL-STD-810H and cover all three parts of the 1,000+ page document. The course is designed for Managers, Program Managers, IPT Leads, Test Engineers, Design Engineers, Qualification Test Procedure/Plan Writers, anyone who works with customer requirements, and Test Laboratory Personnel responsible for generating quotes for customers.

How to Perform Product Qualification
September 24-25, 2025
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Central Time
Elite Electronic Engineering
Downers Grove, Illinois

Course also available virtually

Qualifying a product is an essential portion within the development process of a new or existing product.  Qualification is often overlooked by many as an expensive entity that requires the checkmark in the box to complete a Statement of Work.  The importance of qualification is undervalued given its importance.  Engineers who are assigned to perform product qualification typically don’t understand requirements, test standards, testing methodology, and how to clearly and effectively communicate with outside test labs.  If you are expecting a 3rd party test lab to hand you a plan and develop a test plan, you are wrong.  This interactive two day class will cover how to effectively design, test, and implement an effective qualification for your company.  This class will focus heavily on environmental testing with some discussions on EMI. It is highly encouraged to attend this training in-person due to the group activities.

Prerequisite:  This class follows up the comprehensive introduction to MIL-STD-810.  However, if you have not taken that class, a basic understanding of MIL-STD-810 is required.

Instructor, David Sgro