About the job
Join us in redefining the future of technology through innovative engineering solutions. We are not just engineers; we are pioneers of a brighter tomorrow. At Quest Defense Systems Solutions, we harness creativity and maintain a culture of excellence to address today's challenges and create opportunities for the future. Our work makes a difference.
We are seeking a Principal Test Development Engineer to spearhead the design and development of test solutions and architectures across various programs.
Due to the sensitive nature of this role, candidates must be U.S. Citizens and possess or be eligible to obtain a security clearance prior to employment. This position is based in Tewksbury, MA.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to design and implement intricate factory test systems.
- Oversee the end-to-end development cycle of test hardware, software, and firmware, ensuring alignment from requirements definition to deployment at manufacturing or client locations. These capabilities may encompass various disciplines, including Power, RF, Analog, and Digital.
- Coordinate with Prime Engineering, Production, and Operations teams early in the development phase to identify manufacturing test capacity needs and facilitate seamless deployment.
- Proactively identify potential test readiness issues and implement optimizations throughout the development lifecycle.
- Lead medium to large-sized teams, ensuring adherence to project budgets, timelines, and performance standards.
- Provide technical guidance to team members regarding their specific assignments.
- Engage in continuous personal technical development and foster growth in peers and junior engineers through mentoring.
- Prepare and deliver concise project status updates to functional and program leadership.
- Monitor and report on financial and earned value metrics during the monthly reporting cycle.
- Effectively manage and mitigate risks and opportunities.
- Support manufacturing operations through on-site troubleshooting and debugging, collaborating with design engineering teams.
- Contribute to cost, schedule, and technical solutions for bid and proposal efforts.

