Test Development Design Engineer II - Secret Clearance

Our engineers have worked on some of the coolest Aerospace, Defense, Space and Medical Device products in the world.  What we do matters.

QDSS is currently seeking a Test Equipment Design Engineer (Test Development Engineer II) to join our team. This is an excellent position for engineers with a background in electrical design and software programming/automation, along with a desire to apply those skills to developing, building, and integrating advanced test platforms and architectures. 

You will be joining a project team responsible for the development of test solutions and architectures for various programs for our client. Typical test development applications include analog/digital, RF, High Power, and embedded software/firmware design activities. Test architectures include a blend of customized and COTS Automatic Test Equipment (ATE), along with custom electro-mechanical holding fixtures and associated interface cabling and harnessing.

Engineers in this role will also have exposure to the full lifecycle development process - from the requirements definition phase of the test solution design process through the verification and final system sell-off in a production facility or field/depot environment.

Due to the nature of these roles, applicants must be a US Citizen and currently hold or be able to obtain a security clearance prior to starting. The position is onsite in Tewksbury, MA. 

Role Responsibilities:

• Develop test hardware, software, and/or firmware, from requirements definition through deployment at manufacturing or customer facilities. These test capabilities may span multiple disciplines (Power, RF, Analog, Digital)
• Actively identify test readiness issues and optimizations throughout the development lifecycle.
• Understand and meet established project budget, schedule, and performance commitments
• Guide mechanical engineering and/or suppliers through test adapter design activities, with moderate support from senior engineers.
• Work effectively within a team, or function as an individual contributor as needed, working autonomously with limited supervision
• Engage in personal technical growth
• Prepare and clearly present your work product at project status meetings
• Support Manufacturing operations, including on-site troubleshooting and debugging

Required Skills:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)
• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant engineering experience
• Experience in electrical engineering design and/or software automation concepts and applications
• US Citizen - Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
• Ability to obtain Interim Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.

Desired Skills:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or demonstrated experience with electrical engineering design concepts
• Experience with decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Experience working as a member of a team
• Experience with National Instruments’ TestStand, LabWindows/CVI, and/or LabVIEW
• Experience with Digital, Analog, RF, and/or Power Supply test hardware and/or software design
• Experience with the routine use and/or automation of commercial test and measurement equipment, i.e. Oscilloscopes, DMMs, network analyzers, power supplies, etc.
• Experience in adoption and/or integration of emerging technologies (e.g., generative AI, automation platforms, digital assistants) into day-to-day operations for continuous improvement.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment:

• Mostly Office Environments, Occasional Shop Floor involvement.
• Substantial amounts of telephone and computer work.
• Heavily Regulated Industries with strict adherence to procedures.
• Flexibility to meet business deadlines by staying late or arriving early.
• Typical 8 hour days plus lunch / 40 hour weeks / core (required) hours are 9AM to 4PM
• Ability to use personal transportation to visit customer locations.
• Due to the nature of the work, all candidates must be a U.S. Citizen.

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

At Quest Defense Systems and Solutions, we don’t just build technology — we engineer the future. From next-generation aerospace solutions to cutting-edge defense systems, we tackle the toughest, mission-critical challenges that keep people safe and push the boundaries of innovation. This is where problem-solvers, innovators, and visionary thinkers come together to shape the future. With over 25 years of aerospace and defense engineering expertise, our commitment to delivering high-quality, transformative solutions sets us apart — not just as an industry leader, but as a driving force for impactful change. Together, we’re not just leading the industry — we’re revolutionizing it.

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.