Electrical Engineer – Production & Test - 1st Shift

Quest Defense Systems & Solutions•Tucson, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Quest Defense Systems & Solutions is seeking an Electrical Engineer – Production & Test for 1st shift, with experience in troubleshooting and supporting complex electronic hardware in a production environment. This role focuses on diagnosing and resolving issues across digital, analog, RF, and mixed-signal systems at the circuit card and subsystem level. You’ll play a key role in supporting production, improving yield, and driving root cause and corrective actions on hardware used in mission-critical defense applications. This role is primarily focused on production support and hardware troubleshooting, not new design work. Operate effectively in a fast-paced, shift-based production environment with minimal oversight.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
3–5+ years of experience supporting, testing, or troubleshooting electronic hardware in a production, manufacturing, or lab environment
Hands-on experience testing and/or debugging complex circuit card assemblies or electronic subsystems (digital, analog, RF, or mixed-signal)
Proficiency using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, function generators, and power supplies for hardware debugging and analysis
Ability to read and interpret schematics, PCB layouts, and bills of materials (BoMs) to support failure analysis
Experience performing root cause analysis and driving corrective actions on hardware issues
Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with manufacturing, test, quality, and suppliers
Comfortable working onsite in a shift-based production environment (3rd shift)
Active Secret security clearance or obtainable (U.S. Citizenship required)

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting electrical hardware in a production or manufacturing environment
Background in failure analysis, yield improvement, and continuous improvement initiatives
Experience working with suppliers to resolve technical issues and implement corrective actions
Familiarity with subsystem or system-level integration and test
Experience with engineering change processes (ECOs), redlines, and configuration-controlled documentation
Exposure to design or development of electronic or electro-mechanical subsystems (circuit design, fabrication, assembly processes)
Experience working in high-reliability or regulated industries (aerospace, defense, automotive, medical, etc.)
Familiarity with RF or mixed-signal systems and associated test/debug methods
Experience using engineering tools for analysis, simulation, or measurement (e.g., MATLAB, LabVIEW, or similar)

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues on complex circuit card assemblies and subsystems in a production environment
Perform hands-on debugging using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, function generators, and power supplies
Analyze failures, identify root cause, and drive corrective actions across engineering, manufacturing, and supplier teams
Support production and test operations by investigating defects, improving yield, and reducing recurring issues
Review and interpret schematics, PCB layouts, and bills of materials to support failure analysis and resolution
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, quality, test, and suppliers, to ensure hardware performance and delivery
Generate and maintain technical documentation, including redlines, discrepancy reports, and engineering change packages
Evaluate defect trends and production data to identify opportunities for process and product improvement
Support supplier engagements, including technical issue resolution and statement of work development