Test Systems Engineers

Immediately hiring Test Systems Engineers

We’re hiring Test Systems Engineers to lead the design and development of automated test equipment (ATE) and manufacturing test systems for advanced aerospace and defense programs. In this role, you’ll define test architectures and lead cross-functional teams through the full lifecycle—from requirements and system design to deployment in production environments.

You’ll work across hardware, software, and firmware domains (RF, analog, digital, power), delivering scalable, high-reliability test solutions used in manufacturing and customer environments. This is a highly visible role for engineers who enjoy technical leadership, system-level design, and solving complex integration challenges.

Location: Tewksbury, MA (onsite)
Clearance: U.S. Citizenship required; Secret clearance (Preference is Active but will consider candidates with the ability to obtain one)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of automated test systems (ATE), test equipment, and test architectures


• Define and deliver end-to-end test solutions spanning hardware, software, and firmware integration


• Partner with engineering, production, and operations teams to ensure manufacturing test readiness and scalability


• Oversee development from requirements through deployment, including validation and production rollout


• Identify and resolve test readiness gaps, performance issues, and system constraints early in the lifecycle


• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams


• Support manufacturing troubleshooting, system debugging, and continuous improvement initiatives


• Manage technical scope, schedule, cost, and risk, including earned value and program reporting


• Contribute to bid and proposal efforts, including technical solution development

Required Qualifications

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


• 5+ years of experience in test systems, ATE, or hardware development


• 2+ years of experience in test equipment design and development


• Experience leading technical teams and complex engineering projects


• Strong background in hardware integration, system validation, and troubleshooting


• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship required)

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Clearance


• Experience with ATE frameworks and tools (LabVIEW, TestStand, LabWindows/CVI)


• Background in RF, analog, digital, or power electronics test systems


• Experience with automated test and measurement equipment (oscilloscopes, DMMs, network analyzers, power supplies)


• Familiarity with manufacturing test environments and production deployment


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


• Strong system architecture and cross-domain integration experience


• Experience mentoring engineers and driving technical excellence across teams

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.