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Electrical Engineer – Production Support (2nd Shift) Security Clearance
questdefensesystemssolutionsincTucson3d ago
About the role
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<p><img style="max-width: 100%;" src="https://www.jometer.com/v2/track?c=j9z3&a=2" width="1" border="0"></p></div><p><strong>Make an Impact Where Engineering Meets Production</strong></p>
<p>Join a team supporting advanced aerospace and defense technologies where your technical expertise directly impacts production success.</p>
<p>As an Electrical Engineer – Production Support, you'll be the engineering problem solver who helps keep complex hardware builds moving forward. You'll work alongside manufacturing, quality, suppliers, and engineering teams to identify issues, develop solutions, and drive corrective actions that improve product quality and delivery.</p>
<p>This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys troubleshooting hardware, solving challenging technical problems, leading cross-functional discussions, and seeing their work make an immediate impact.</p>
<p><strong>Location:</strong> Tucson, AZ (Onsite)<br><strong>Shift:</strong> Monday–Friday, 3:00 PM – 12:00 AM<br><strong>Relocation Assistance Available</strong><br><strong>U.S. Citizenship Required</strong><br><strong>Active Secret Clearance Preferred | Ability to Obtain Required</strong></p>
<p><strong>What You'll Do</strong></p>
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<li>Support production operations by resolving technical issues affecting hardware builds and manufacturing schedules</li>
<li>Troubleshoot digital, analog, RF, and mixed-signal electronic assemblies and subsystems</li>
<li>Diagnose hardware failures using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, function generators, power supplies, and other laboratory equipment</li>
<li>Assess technical issues, determine priorities, and develop action plans to drive timely resolution</li>
<li>Communicate troubleshooting strategies and recommendations to cross-functional teams</li>
<li>Lead and coordinate corrective actions with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supplier partners</li>
<li>Prepare and present engineering change documentation and technical updates</li>
<li>Maintain technical drawings, documentation, and change packages for review and approval boards</li>
<li>Analyze production yield data and defect trends to identify opportunities for continuous improvement</li>
<li>Support supplier issue resolution, Statements of Work (SOW) development, and technical coordination activities</li>
<li>Track issue status and drive actions through final resolution</li>
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<p><strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p>
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<li>Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline</li>
<li>5+ years of experience supporting, testing, troubleshooting, or developing electronic hardware</li>
<li>Experience working with digital, analog, RF, and/or mixed-signal electronics</li>
<li>Hands-on experience debugging circuit card assemblies, electronic systems, or electro-mechanical hardware</li>
<li>Proficiency using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, function generators, power supplies, and related test equipment</li>
<li>Ability to read and interpret schematics, PCB layouts, and bills of materials (BOMs)</li>
<li>Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills</li>
<li>Strong written and verbal communication skills</li>
<li>Ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supplier organizations</li>
<li>U.S. Citizenship required</li>
<li>Active Secret Clearance or ability to obtain one</li>
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<p><strong>Preferred Experience</strong></p>
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<li>Production engineering or manufacturing support experience</li>
<li>Aerospace, defense, medical device, automotive, or other high-reliability industry experience</li>
<li>Experience designing electronic or electro-optical subsystems</li>
<li>Knowledge of circuit design, fabrication, assembly, and manufacturing processes</li>
<li>Experience with subsystem integration, test, and system-level troubleshooting</li>
<li>Familiarity with engineering analysis, simulation, and measurement tools</li>
<li>Experience leading technical investigations and continuous improvement initiatives</li>
<li>Ability to work independently while providing technical leadership and project coordination</li>
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<p><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></p>
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<li>Work on advanced aerospace and defense programs</li>
<li>Solve complex engineering challenges with real-world impact</li>
<li>Partner with experienced technical teams across multiple disciplines</li>
<li>Influence product quality, manufacturing success, and customer delivery</li>
<li>Gain exposure to sophisticated electronic systems and technologies</li>
<li>Relocation assistance available</li>
<li>Opportunities for growth and long-term career development</li>
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<p>If you enjoy solving difficult technical problems, collaborating across teams, and helping mission-critical products reach the field, we encourage you to apply.</p>
<p> </p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p>Full compensation package is based on candidate experience and certifications</p></div><div class="title">Pay Ranges</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$62</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$67 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p>At <strong style="color: #662a53;">Quest Defense Systems and Solutions</strong>, 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.</p>
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<p><span style="color: #682952;">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.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #682952;">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.</span></p></div>
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