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Opportunities don’t happen, you create them with Quest Defense

Who we are

Quest Defense is a fast-growing team of exceptionally skilled and experienced engineers, innovators, data scientists, IT and business professionals, focused on creating the most innovative solutions for our customers.

Based out of Cincinnati, Ohio, Quest Defense primarily focuses on the Aerospace & Defense industry in the United States. The company partners with several strategic players, helping them solve industry challenges by accelerating product design & development, supporting efficient production and supply chains, and providing product lifecycle solutions.

Build your future with Quest Defense

At Quest Defense, we believe that getting the right people onboard is the first step towards achieving excellence. For those seeking new challenges and ways to go beyond the ordinary, QDSS provides the perfect opportunity.

Our team members are empowered to make decisions and take ownership of their relationships with teams and customers. We are never satisfied with the status quo and are always in search of better, more efficient ways to solve problems. We value employee satisfaction and work-life balance, which forms the core of all our employee policies.

Employee Benefits

We offer competitive and comprehensive benefits that enable our employees to live a healthy and fulfilling life at and outside of work.

Competitive salary

401(k) match

Flexible schedules

Hybrid and remote work opportunities available

Fun@Work

We have multiple hobby groups for employees to connect with others who enjoy similar interests. They range from Star Wars to board games, bread baking to woodworking. Our team in Cincinnati has a monthly happy hour at a local brewery, and virtual ones for those not local to our offices.

Social Initiatives by Employees

Our employees are encouraged to proactively support various social initiatives to strengthen the community where we live and work. Some of our recent work includes volunteering at local animal shelters, as well as supporting the Ronald McDonald house in Cincinnati by preparing and serving dinner to the families staying there.

Rewards and Recognition

We offer several rewards and recognition program to keep our employees motivated.

Employee Engagement

We maintain an active group of employees and members of the HR organization that drives employee satisfaction (ESAT) initiatives and events throughout the year

Sharing knowledge and excellence

Our employees are encouraged to create new frontiers, not just while working for our customers but also by contributing to the field at large. This includes publishing technical papers, attending conferences, and carrying out internal R&D projects and technology demonstration projects. We help employees to share their learnings through publications and conference presentations like the ASME IGTI Turbo Expo, or AIAA SciTech.

Employees are rewarded for contributing ideas to our “Innovation Portal” and creating solutions for continuous improvement for customers and the overall Quest Defense business.

We have partnerships with leading software and technology companies (Ansys, Nvidia and Microsoft) to deliver proof of concepts and ideas for innovative and next-gen solutions.

Quest Defense – Employee Spotlight

Whitney S

– Recruitment Team

I joined Quest Defense in hopes of building on my recruiting experience within the aerospace industry. I instantly felt at home with the Quest Defense team – everyone was so welcoming. I love it here because I know I can grow, and I know they will invest in me and my career.

Jon R

– Team Leader

What drew me to Quest Defense, and what continues to inspire me every day is the genuine commitment to doing the right things for the right reasons. It’s not just rhetoric; it’s integrated in our DNA. We don’t just serve clients, we partner with them, valuing their needs and aspirations as our own. And when it comes to our team, investing in their growth and well-being isn’t an afterthought; it’s a priority. Because we understand that by nurturing our people, we’re not just building a company, we’re building a brighter tomorrow.

Lauren C

– Project Manager

What I enjoy the most about working for Quest Defense is the level of commitment and enthusiasm from the organization’s leadership around the development of future leaders. Though unwavering mentorship, I have found an enriching career that has helped me to identify and enhance my strengths as a leader. Being part of the team here I have been empowered to grow both personally and professionally. Everyone here is committed to fostering positive organizational culture aligned with key values of integrity, humility, and collaboration for success. I am proud to be part of the dynamic team here helping to make the impossible, possible.

Jennifer

– Aerospace engineer

As an aerospace engineer, I’ve always been drawn to challenges that require precision and creativity. What sets this journey apart is the opportunity to balance my professional ambitions with personal passions. I’ve learned that pursuing diverse interests not only helps me grow but also strengthens my problem-solving skills. Working in an environment that fosters this balance has been key to my success, enabling me to bring my best to everything I do and truly make a difference.