Electrical Engineer - Production & Test - 2nd Shift

Immediately Hiring Electrical Engineers – Production & Test!

Embark on a journey with QDSS at the forefront of technological innovation as we seek talented Engineers to shape the future of cutting-edge projects and contribute to a culture of excellence and creativity.  What we do matters. 

Quest Defense Systems & Solutions is seeking an Electrical Engineer – Production & Test for 2^nd shift, with experience in troubleshooting and supporting complex electronic hardware in a production environment. This role focuses on diagnosing and resolving issues across digital, analog, RF, and mixed-signal systems at the circuit card and subsystem level.

You’ll play a key role in supporting production, improving yield, and driving root cause and corrective actions on hardware used in mission-critical defense applications.

Shift: 2^nd (M-F, 3 pm to 12 am)

Location: Tucson, AZ (onsite). Relocation Assistance Available.
Clearance: U.S. Citizenship required; Secret clearance (active or obtainable)

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues on complex circuit card assemblies and subsystems in a production environment


• Perform hands-on debugging using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, function generators, and power supplies


• Analyze failures, identify root cause, and drive corrective actions across engineering, manufacturing, and supplier teams


• Support production and test operations by investigating defects, improving yield, and reducing recurring issues


• Review and interpret schematics, PCB layouts, and bills of materials to support failure analysis and resolution


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, quality, test, and suppliers, to ensure hardware performance and delivery


• Generate and maintain technical documentation, including redlines, discrepancy reports, and engineering change packages


• Evaluate defect trends and production data to identify opportunities for process and product improvement


• Support supplier engagements, including technical issue resolution and statement of work development


• This role is primarily focused on production support and hardware troubleshooting, not new design work


• Operate effectively in a fast-paced, shift-based production environment with minimal oversight

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline


• 3–5+ years of experience supporting, testing, or troubleshooting electronic hardware in a production, manufacturing, or lab environment


• Hands-on experience testing and/or debugging complex circuit card assemblies or electronic subsystems (digital, analog, RF, or mixed-signal)


• Proficiency using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, function generators, and power supplies for hardware debugging and analysis


• Ability to read and interpret schematics, PCB layouts, and bills of materials (BoMs) to support failure analysis


• Experience performing root cause analysis and driving corrective actions on hardware issues


• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with manufacturing, test, quality, and suppliers


• Comfortable working onsite in a shift-based production environment (3rd shift)


• Active Secret security clearance or obtainable (U.S. Citizenship required)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting electrical hardware in a production or manufacturing environment


• Background in failure analysis, yield improvement, and continuous improvement initiatives


• Experience working with suppliers to resolve technical issues and implement corrective actions


• Familiarity with subsystem or system-level integration and test


• Experience with engineering change processes (ECOs), redlines, and configuration-controlled documentation


• Exposure to design or development of electronic or electro-mechanical subsystems (circuit design, fabrication, assembly processes)


• Experience working in high-reliability or regulated industries (aerospace, defense, automotive, medical, etc.)


• Familiarity with RF or mixed-signal systems and associated test/debug methods


• Experience using engineering tools for analysis, simulation, or measurement (e.g., MATLAB, LabVIEW, or similar)

The QDSS Advantage:  

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. 

What You’ll Find Here 

• 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. 

Benefits Include 

• Competitive pay, comprehensive medical/dental/life and disability coverage, 401(k) with employer match, professional development support, and a flexible, friendly workplace. 

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.