What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Test Engineer position at Quest Defense?
Immediately Hiring Electrical Test Systems Engineers!
Our engineers have worked on some of the coolest Aerospace, Defense, Space, and Medical Device products in the world. What we do matters.
We’re hiring Electrical Test Systems Engineers to develop and integrate automated test systems (ATE), hardware interfaces, and test solutions for advanced aerospace and defense programs. In this role, you’ll combine electrical design and software/automation to build systems used in manufacturing, validation, and field environments.
You’ll work across the full lifecycle—from requirements and system design to integration, testing, and deployment—using tools like LabVIEW, TestStand, and modern test equipment. This is an excellent opportunity for engineers who enjoy hands-on development, problem-solving, and growing into more advanced test and systems roles.
Location: Tewksbury, MA (onsite). Relocation assistance is available.
Clearance: U.S. Citizenship required; Secret clearance (active or obtainable)
Key Responsibilities
- Develop automated test systems (ATE), test equipment, and hardware/software solutions
- Design and support test hardware, interface adapters, cabling, and fixtures
- Build and maintain test automation using LabVIEW, TestStand, or similar tools
- Support integration, validation, and deployment of test systems in production and field environments
- Use lab equipment (oscilloscopes, DMMs, network analyzers, power supplies) for testing and debugging
- Identify and resolve test readiness issues and system performance gaps
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and support manufacturing troubleshooting and root cause analysis
- Present results and contribute to project status updates and technical reviews
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field
- 2 years of experience in electrical design, test engineering, or automation
- Experience with electrical systems, circuit concepts, or test equipment
- Exposure to software/automation tools (LabVIEW, TestStand, or similar is a plus)
- Ability to obtain 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, etc.)
- Experience supporting manufacturing or production test environments
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
PAY RANGE: $60 - $67 / hr
Salary : $60 - $67