Engineering Product Manager Test Systems

Immediately Hiring Engineering Product Manager – Test Systems!

Shape the future of innovation as we tackle cutting-edge projects that make a difference.  We’re not just in the business of engineering—we’re building a brighter future. Driven by creativity and a culture of excellence, we believe in the power of engineering to solve today’s challenges and create opportunities for tomorrow. What we do matters. 

We’re hiring an Engineering Product Manager – Test Systems to lead the delivery of automated test equipment (ATE) and integrated test solutions for advanced aerospace and defense programs. In this role, you’ll sit at the center of engineering, manufacturing, and program leadership—driving execution across electrical, software, and mechanical teams.

You’ll own program scope, schedule, and cost, ensuring test systems are developed, integrated, and deployed successfully in production environments. This is a highly visible role ideal for someone who thrives in cross-functional leadership, fast-paced execution, and solving complex system-level challenges.

Location: Tucson, AZ (onsite)
Clearance: U.S. Citizenship required; Secret clearance (active or obtainable).  Strong preference for Active Clearance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of test systems and automated test equipment (ATE) programs


• Manage cross-functional engineering teams (electrical, software, mechanical, test)


• Drive program execution including scope, schedule, budget, and performance


• Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, finance, and leadership to ensure alignment and delivery


• Oversee Earned Value Management (EVM/EVMS), reporting, and program financials


• Support development of proposals, statements of work (SOW), and cost estimates (BOEs)


• Identify risks, develop mitigation plans, and drive issue resolution across teams


• Present program status, performance metrics, and key updates to leadership


• Support test system deployment, production readiness, and ongoing sustainment

 Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related STEM field


• 5+ years of experience in program management, engineering project management, or test systems leadership


• Experience working with test systems, hardware/software integration, or manufacturing environments


• Strong background in budgeting, scheduling, and program execution


• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVMS/EVM)


• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance (U.S. Citizenship required)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Automated Test Equipment (ATE) and Unit Under Test (UUT) environments


• Background in RF systems, radar, communications, or EO/IR technologies


• Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or DevOps tools (Azure DevOps, Jira, etc.)


• Experience with test automation platforms (Keysight, ATEasy, etc.)


• Experience leading engineering teams and complex technical programs


• Knowledge of hardware systems, subsystems, and troubleshooting


• Experience supporting production, manufacturing, or sustainment programs

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.