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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Test Development Engineer - **Company:** Propertyvalue Quest Defense Systems & Solutions, Inc. - **Location:** Tewksbury, MA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $124,800.0 - $139,360.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Confluence, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Network Analysis, Program Optimization, Software Debugging, Embedded Software, Firmware, Hardware Design, LabVIEW, Labwindows/Cvi, Microsoft Project, Software Deployment, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Architecture, System Testing, Strategies of Testing, Teststand, Hardware Testing - **Published:** June 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/d0d20fa3-16a6-418f-ba17-cf996ec63579 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related STEM field * 5+ years of experience in test systems, ATE, or hardware development * 2+ years of experience in test equipment design and development * Experience leading technical teams and complex engineering projects * Strong background in hardware integration, system validation, and troubleshooting * Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship required), * Active Clearance * Experience with ATE frameworks and tools (LabVIEW, TestStand, LabWindows/CVI) * Background in RF, analog, digital, or power electronics test systems * Experience with automated test and measurement equipment (oscilloscopes, DMMs, network analyzers, power supplies) * Familiarity with manufacturing test environments and production deployment * Experience with project management tools (MS Project, Jira, Confluence, EVMS) * Strong system architecture and cross-domain integration experience * Experience mentoring engineers and driving technical excellence across teams ## Description QDSS is seeking a Test Development Engineer to lead the design and deployment of advanced test systems supporting cutting-edge aerospace and defense programs. This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy working at the intersection of hardware, software, and manufacturing-owning test solutions from early concept through production and field deployment. You'll play a key role in developing complex test architectures across multiple domains (RF, digital, analog, and power), partnering closely with engineering, production, and operations teams to ensure systems are scalable, reliable, and ready for manufacturing. This is a hands-on technical leadership position with real impact on program execution and delivery., * Design and deploy complex factory and production test systems in collaboration with internal engineering teams and external partners * Lead development of test hardware, software, and firmware from requirements definition through integration, validation, and deployment in manufacturing or field environments * Develop test solutions across multiple domains, including RF, analog, digital, and power systems, spanning hardware, software, and embedded firmware * Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations early in the lifecycle to define test strategy, capacity, and scalability for production environments * Identify test readiness risks, bottlenecks, and optimization opportunities throughout development and production ramp * Lead cross-functional engineering teams to deliver test systems on schedule, within budget, and to performance requirements * Provide hands-on technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to engineers across disciplines * Present technical status, risks, and progress clearly to program and functional leadership * Track and report program health, including cost, schedule, and earned value metrics * Proactively identify, manage, and mitigate technical risks and opportunities * Support manufacturing and production operations, including onsite troubleshooting, debugging, and system optimization * Contribute to proposals and new business efforts, including technical approach, cost estimates, and scheduleinputs ## Related Videos - [How to TDD in legacy code](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/309-how-to-tdd-in-legacy-code) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine) - [Testing .NET applications a Tool box for every developer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/704-testing-net-applications-a-tool-box-for-every-developer) - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) - [Agent Smith Gets Hardware: Autonomous IoT Hacking From Debug Port to Cloud API](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100258-agent-smith-gets-hardware-autonomous-iot-hacking-from-debug-port-to-cloud-api) ## Related Articles - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [Should senior developers refuse interview coding challenges?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/29-should-senior-developers-refuse-interview-coding-challenges) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [What is a Test Plan: Guide to Test Planning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/191-what-is-a-test-plan-guide-to-test-planning) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing)