Senior Materials Engineer - Secret Clearance

Quest Defense Systems and Solutions is seeking a Senior Materials Engineer to grow with our company. In this role, the engineer will be assigned to a well-structured Engineering Support office dealing with Aero Engines / Gearboxes domain, will be in charge for the activities related to R&D, test, analysis and characterization of materials, Verify & Validation development processes of new materials, definition of technical specifications of special treatments, failure analysis/investigation on damaged and/or NC components, partnering with other Departments (i. e. Design, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain etc) and directly interfacing with suppliers.

Due the nature of these roles, applicants must be US Citizen and either hold or be able to obtain a security clearance. This role is onsite in Cincinnati, OH. 

Roles & Responsibilities:
• Support and drive material qualifications of new supplier’s turbomachinery hardware ensuring robust processes while supporting supply chain capacity improvements.
• Prepare and present technical data to internal and external customers.
• Participate on business and industry teams supporting overall improvement in the application of special processes for turbomachinery parts.
• Provide technical and strategic support to supply chain through reviews and pre-production meetings.
• Define technical specifications and requirements.
• Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures.
• Evaluate non-conformances by reviewing, analyzing requirements and acceptability criteria, recommend disposition procedures and maximizing producibility

Required Skills (Technical Competency):
• 4-6 years of experience as materials engineer in aerospace or gas turbine industry manufacturing, quality systems and field support.
• Bachelor/Master of Science in Materials Engineering, Materials Science, or Metallurgy
• Some expertise in Additive Manufacturing processes and technologies will be preferential;
• Broad knowledge about different materials (metallic, ceramic, composite, polymeric etc) and experience on characterization tests;
• Metallic coatings experience (knowledge of thermal barrier coatings);

• Laboratory operations experience (knowledge of procedures, equipment’s etc);
  • Familiarity with Access-controlled SAP environment or familiarity with secured data classification (Red Stripe);


• Finite Elements Analysis background (knowledge of ANSYS tool advantageous but not mandatory)
  • Knowledge about coating / surface treatments processes advantageous but not mandatory
  • Good computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)Project Management experience is desired, but not required
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment
  • Like to work in a fast paced, creative environment
  • Enjoy people and dynamic teams with diverse experiences. We have fun together!
  • US citizenship required & security clearance is necessary for this position

Physical Requirements & Work Environment:
• Mostly Office Environments, Occasional Shop Floor involvement.
• Substantial amounts of telephone and computer work.
• Heavily Regulated Industries with strict adherence to procedures.
• Flexibility to meet business deadlines by staying late or arriving early.
• Typical 8 hour days plus lunch / 40 hour weeks / core (required) hours are 9AM to 4PM
• Ability to use personal transportation to visit customer locations.
• Due to the nature of the work, all candidates must be a U.S. Citizen and have a security clearance.

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.

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.