Senior Test Systems Engineers

Immediately hiring Senior Test Systems Engineers!  

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. 

We’re hiring Senior Test Systems Engineers to design and develop automated test equipment (ATE), hardware interfaces, and integrated test solutions for advanced aerospace and defense programs. In this role, you’ll work across the full lifecycle—from requirements and system design to integration, validation, and deployment in manufacturing and field environments.

You’ll combine electrical engineering and test automation (LabVIEW, TestStand, etc.) while leading small teams and owning key deliverables. This is a great fit for engineers who enjoy hands-on development, technical leadership, and solving complex system-level challenges.

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

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop automated test systems (ATE), test equipment, and hardware/software solutions


• Build test architectures spanning analog, digital, RF, and power systems


• Develop and support test hardware, adapters, cabling, and system interconnects


• Lead small engineering teams, overseeing technical execution, schedule, and deliverables


• Identify and resolve test readiness issues and system performance gaps


• Support integration, validation, and deployment in manufacturing and field environments


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and guide mechanical design and supplier activities


• Perform troubleshooting, debugging, and root cause analysis in production environments


• Present technical work and project status updates to leadership

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field


• 5+ years of experience in test engineering, electrical design, or automation


• Experience with electrical systems, circuit design, and/or test equipment


• Exposure to test automation tools (LabVIEW, TestStand, or similar)


• Experience leading technical tasks or small teams


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

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Clearance


• Experience with LabVIEW, TestStand, or LabWindows/CVI


• Background in analog, digital, RF, or power electronics testing


• Experience with automated test equipment (ATE) and hardware integration


• Familiarity with test and measurement equipment (oscilloscopes, DMMs, network analyzers, etc.)


• Experience with project management tools (MS Project, Jira, Confluence, EVMS)


• Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and root cause analysis skills


• Experience supporting manufacturing or production test environments

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.