Production Support Electrical Engineer (Secret Clearance) - 1st Shift
QuEST Defense
Other Engineering, Customer Service
Tucson, AZ, USA
USD 67-67 / hour
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.
The Role:
We are seeking a Production Support Electrical Engineer for the first shift, Monday – Friday from 7am to 4pm. This position will support production to resolve issues and keep the hardware builds moving forward. The ability to make a quick assessment of a problem, identify additional information required, understand the resources available, compare the urgency of the issue to other failures/issues, and to take the understanding of these parts and create a path for troubleshoot and/or correction and final resolution. Then it is required to be able to communicate this plan to a cross functional team with diverse backgrounds. And lastly to continue to drive updates and status of this plan along the way.
Location: Tucson, AZ (onsite)
Clearance: U.S. Citizenship required; Secret clearance (active or obtainable) Strong Preference for Active Clearance.
Key Responsibilities
- Resolve production and supplier issues, including troubleshooting and coordinating corrective actions Change documentation preparation and presentation
- Maintain and update technical drawings and documentation, including preparing change packages for review boards
- Diagnose hardware failures using a range of electronic test equipment and analysis tools
- Evaluate defects and yield data to drive process improvements and reduce recurring failures
- Collaborate with suppliers, create Statements of Work, and support general electrical engineering activities in production environments
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in science in Electrical Engineering
- Minimum of 5-10 years prior relevant experience.
- Experience with digital, analog, RF and/or mixed signal testing and/or debugging complex circuit card assemblies and/or electro-mechanical systems
- Experience with lab equipment: oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, function generators, power supplies, etc.
- Ability to interpret schematics, PCB layouts, and BoMs.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting production engineering activities involving electrical or mechanical hardware
- Background in designing electronic or electro optical subsystems, including circuit design, assembly processes, and fabrication practices
- Familiarity with engineering and analysis tools across electrical design, simulation, and measurement domains
- Experience with subsystem integration, testing, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement methodologies
- Ability to work independently or within small teams while providing technical guidance, coordination, and project oversight
Full compensation package is based on candidate experience and certifications
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.
