Hardware Verification & Validation Engineer

• 10+ years of experience in Hardware V&V / test engineering in aerospace or avionics (board- and LRU-level)
• Requirements-based verification and test procedure development
• Working knowledge of DO-254 (Design Assurance for Airborne Electronic Hardware)
• Working knowledge of RTCA DO-160 qualification/environmental test methods
• Strong troubleshooting, debug, and root-cause analysis skills with standard lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, DMMs, power supplies)
• Solid understanding of digital and analog circuit fundamentals, signal integrity, and hardware test methodologies
• Ability to read schematics and work from hardware requirements and design specifications
• Self-motivated with the initiative to engage a distributed, multi-site team and drive tasks to closure
• U.S. citizenship or permanent residency (export control / ITAR)

• Avionics display experience: display processors, LCD/legacy display units, or Head-Up Displays (HUD)
• NVIS compatibility testing and requirements (e.g., MIL-STD-3009 / MIL-L-85762A), including backlight/luminance control verification
• Photometric and optical measurement of displays (luminance, chromaticity, contrast)
• Experience with obsolescence-driven redesign, delta-qual, and part substitution/requalification
• Product/LRU and PBA design verification and qualification experience
• Familiarity with DO-178 and hardware/software integration testing
• Experience in adoption and/or integration of emerging technologies (e.g., generative AI, automation platforms, digital assistants) into day-to-day operations for continuous improvement.

• DO-254 compliance and verification lifecycle
• RTCA DO-160 test methods
• DOORS (or similar requirements management tool)
• Requirements-based testing and traceability
• Avionics video, optical, and I/O interfaces (e.g., ARINC 818, ARINC 429, high-speed serial) a plus
• NVIS measurement/test equipment and photometers a plus
• Standard electronics lab test equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, signal generators)
• Mathcad, LTspice, Microsoft Excel (analysis and data reduction)
• Change tracking (JIRA or similar)
• Safety-critical design and certification awareness

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.

• 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.

• 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

At Quest Defense Systems and Solutions , 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.

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.