Mechanical Designer and Drafter - Secret Clearance
QuEST Defense, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
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Quest Defense Systems and Solutions (QDSS) is looking for Senior Electrical Engineers to be responsible for all elements of the development lifecycle for test. The candidate will contribute to the completion of all stages of test product development and will be responsible for helping to maintain the technical, cost, and schedule aspects of their assigned projects.
Due to the nature of the project, all applicants must be U.S. citizens and have or be able to obtain an Active Secret Clearance. Must be located or willing to relocate to Scottsdale, AZ.
Roles & Responsibilities
Design, develop, and integrate test products within Test Equipment Engineering in multidisciplinary engineering teams
Develop both engineering and production test systems, test interface adapters, cabling, technical drawing creation, schematic creation, circuit design, and analysis
Contribute to the completion of all stages of test product development, and be responsible for performing technical, cost, and schedule management of assigned projects
Act, either as a part of the team or independently, to uncover and resolve issues associated with the development and implementation of test products
Required Qualifications
Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of five (5) years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced degree and three (3) years of relevant experience
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government‑issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Experience with electrical engineering design, including troubleshooting, analysis, and testing
Experience with commonly used electrical engineering design and analysis tools, including but not limited to: Altium, DX Designer, Mentor Capital, Creo Schematic
Experience with commonly used test equipment, including but not limited to: Oscilloscopes, DMMs, Network Analyzers, Power Meters
Experience using schematic capture tools and interpreting schematics
Preferred Qualifications
Master of Science degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM). ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard
Ability to provide technical leadership in a multidisciplinary team environment
Experience performing analog, digital, and/or RF design
Experience designing, testing, and integrating digital, mixed signal, and electrical system interconnects
Experience utilizing integrated development environments and debugging tools to troubleshoot software
Self‑starter and able to manage workload to meet assigned deadlines
Experience working in a team environment
Proficient technical writing and formal presentation experience
Ability to lead single‑ or multi‑discipline teams of engineers
Project management experience
Bid and proposal experience
Knowledge of computer architecture and computer hardware optimization techniques
Experience with developing and implementing programming languages
Utilize existing designs as a starting point to interface with new units under test (UUTs) and UUT configurations when necessary
Experience with troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis
The QDSS Advantage At QDSS, our advantage is purpose‑driven work, collaborative teams, and complex challenges that push boundaries and build lasting impact. You’ll grow your career while contributing to mission‑critical programs that demand excellence and shape the future.
What You’ll Find Here
Work That Matters – Next‑generation, safety‑ and mission‑critical projects where your contributions have real‑world impact.
Growth That’s Supported – Competitive compensation, employer‑matched 401(k), certification assistance, and clear opportunities for advancement.
A Culture That Works – A flexible, collaborative, and people‑first environment where teamwork, innovation, and balance are valued.
Benefits Include
Competitive pay, comprehensive medical/dental/life and disability coverage, 401(k) with employer match, professional development support, and a flexible, friendly workplace.
Full compensation package is based on candidate experience and certifications
Payment Range: $62–$67 USD
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.
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Quest Defense Systems and Solutions (QDSS) is looking for Senior Electrical Engineers to be responsible for all elements of the development lifecycle for test. The candidate will contribute to the completion of all stages of test product development and will be responsible for helping to maintain the technical, cost, and schedule aspects of their assigned projects.
Due to the nature of the project, all applicants must be U.S. citizens and have or be able to obtain an Active Secret Clearance. Must be located or willing to relocate to Scottsdale, AZ.
Roles & Responsibilities
Design, develop, and integrate test products within Test Equipment Engineering in multidisciplinary engineering teams
Develop both engineering and production test systems, test interface adapters, cabling, technical drawing creation, schematic creation, circuit design, and analysis
Contribute to the completion of all stages of test product development, and be responsible for performing technical, cost, and schedule management of assigned projects
Act, either as a part of the team or independently, to uncover and resolve issues associated with the development and implementation of test products
Required Qualifications
Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of five (5) years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced degree and three (3) years of relevant experience
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government‑issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Experience with electrical engineering design, including troubleshooting, analysis, and testing
Experience with commonly used electrical engineering design and analysis tools, including but not limited to: Altium, DX Designer, Mentor Capital, Creo Schematic
Experience with commonly used test equipment, including but not limited to: Oscilloscopes, DMMs, Network Analyzers, Power Meters
Experience using schematic capture tools and interpreting schematics
Preferred Qualifications
Master of Science degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM). ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard
Ability to provide technical leadership in a multidisciplinary team environment
Experience performing analog, digital, and/or RF design
Experience designing, testing, and integrating digital, mixed signal, and electrical system interconnects
Experience utilizing integrated development environments and debugging tools to troubleshoot software
Self‑starter and able to manage workload to meet assigned deadlines
Experience working in a team environment
Proficient technical writing and formal presentation experience
Ability to lead single‑ or multi‑discipline teams of engineers
Project management experience
Bid and proposal experience
Knowledge of computer architecture and computer hardware optimization techniques
Experience with developing and implementing programming languages
Utilize existing designs as a starting point to interface with new units under test (UUTs) and UUT configurations when necessary
Experience with troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis
The QDSS Advantage At QDSS, our advantage is purpose‑driven work, collaborative teams, and complex challenges that push boundaries and build lasting impact. You’ll grow your career while contributing to mission‑critical programs that demand excellence and shape the future.
What You’ll Find Here
Work That Matters – Next‑generation, safety‑ and mission‑critical projects where your contributions have real‑world impact.
Growth That’s Supported – Competitive compensation, employer‑matched 401(k), certification assistance, and clear opportunities for advancement.
A Culture That Works – A flexible, collaborative, and people‑first environment where teamwork, innovation, and balance are valued.
Benefits Include
Competitive pay, comprehensive medical/dental/life and disability coverage, 401(k) with employer match, professional development support, and a flexible, friendly workplace.
Full compensation package is based on candidate experience and certifications
Payment Range: $62–$67 USD
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.
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