Electrical Engineer - Test Systems

Immediately Hiring Electrical Engineer – Test Systems & Hardware Integration!!

We’re hiring an Electrical Engineer to design and develop test systems, hardware interfaces, and automated test equipment (ATE) supporting advanced aerospace and defense products. In this role, you’ll work across the full lifecycle—from circuit design and schematic capture to system integration, validation, and production deployment.

You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to build high‑reliability test solutions used in both lab and manufacturing environments. This is an ideal role for engineers who enjoy hands‑on design, troubleshooting, and solving complex hardware challenges.

Location: Tucson, AZ
Clearance: U.S. Citizenship required;
Secret clearance (Preference is an Active Clearance. Will accept candidates who have the ability to obtain one)

• Design and develop electrical test systems, test equipment, and hardware interfaces
• Create schematics, wiring diagrams, and circuit designs using tools such as Altium, DX Designer, Mentor Graphics, or Creo Schematic
• Perform circuit analysis, integration, and validation, and troubleshoot (analog, digital, mixed‑signal)
• Develop test adapters, cabling, and system interconnects for unit under test (UUT) configurations
• Use lab equipment (oscilloscopes, DMMs, network analyzers, power meters) for testing and debugging
• Support full lifecycle development from requirements through deployment in lab and production environments
• Identify and resolve issues through root cause analysis and system‑level troubleshooting
• Contribute to project execution including technical scope, schedule, and deliverables

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field
• 5+ years of experience in electrical design, test engineering, or hardware development
• Experience with schematic capture and PCB design tools (Altium, Mentor, DX Designer, etc.)
• Strong background in circuit design, troubleshooting, and electrical analysis
• Hands‑on experience with electrical test equipment
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance (U.S. Citizenship required)

• Experience with analog, digital, RF, or mixed‑signal design
• Background in aerospace, defense, or high‑reliability systems
• Experience with hardware integration, system interconnects, and test adapters
• Familiarity with embedded systems, debugging tools, or software‑hardware integration
• Experience leading projects or providing technical leadership
• Strong root cause analysis and troubleshooting skills
• Experience supporting manufacturing or production test environments

At QDSS our advantage is purpose‑driven work, collaborative teams, and complex challenges that push boundaries and build lasting impact. You’ll grow your career while contributing to mission‑critical programs that demand excellence and shape the future.

• Work That Matters – Next‑generation, safety‑ and mission‑critical projects where your contributions have real‑world impact.
• Growth That’s Supported – Competitive compensation, employer‑matched 401(k), certification assistance, and clear opportunities for advancement.
• A Culture That Works – A flexible, collaborative, and people‑first environment where teamwork, innovation, and balance are valued.
• Competitive pay, comprehensive medical/dental/life and disability coverage, 401(k) with employer match, professional development support, and a flexible, friendly workplace.

Pay Ranges: $62 – $67 USD

Quest Defense provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.