Quest Defense Systems and Solutions is seeking a motivated
Digital Design Electrical Engineer to support the design and development of cutting-edge digital electronics for missile guidance, video processing, and digital signal processing applications. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to create advanced digital circuits using high-speed processors, FPGAs, configurable logic, and multiprocessor architectures.
This position involves full lifecycle hardware ownership-from requirements and architecture through design, simulation, integration, and test.
We are hiring Electrical Engineers at various levels!
Location: Onsite Tucson, AZ. Relocation assistance is available
Citizenship: Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required.
Clearance: Active DoD Security Clearance
What you will be doing: - Design, analyze, simulate, test, and integrate digital electronic modules and circuit card assemblies (CCAs) for missile applications.
- Develop complex hardware designs incorporating processors, FPGAs, memory devices, and high-speed interfaces such as PCIe, Ethernet, I2C, SPI, and UART.
- Perform requirements creation and analysis, parts selection, and system-level trade studies.
- Create system architectures and block diagrams.
- Conduct schematic capture and support PCB layout development, including applying design constraints and performing signal/power integrity analysis.
- Execute lab bring-up, hardware checkout, integration, and functional verification using test plans and standard lab equipment.
- Collaborate closely in a team-based engineering environment to deliver high-reliability solutions.
- (For senior-level candidates) Lead development efforts from concept through production; provide technical oversight and mentoring.
Qualifications You Must Have: - Experience levels can be flexible - the combined job covers 2-8+ years of experience
- Experience designing and developing electronics circuit designs and multi-assembly hardware systems.
- 8+ years and ability to drive hardware from concept to production
- Proficiency with electronic design and simulation tools for schematic creation, PCB layout, and signal/power integrity analysis.
- Experience developing multi-layer PCBs and complex CCAs.
- Ability to perform hands-on lab testing, troubleshooting, and integration.
Preferred Qualifications: - Background in FPGA or embedded software development.
- Experience designing within high-reliability or defense-related environments.
- Ability to lead programs or technical teams (for senior-level roles).
- Verification using emulation platforms such as Veloce.
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
Pay Ranges
$100,000-$140,000 USD
