Project Analyst Co-op

Engineers are the reason we exist—they’re the core of who we are. We don’t just build technology; we engineer the future. From next-gen aerospace to cutting-edge defense systems, our teams power the solutions that drive innovation, tackle mission-critical challenges, and keep people safe. This is where problem-solvers and big thinkers thrive. 

Quest Defense Systems and Solutions is seeking a Project Analyst Intern to support our Engineering Team.  As our Project Analyst Intern, you will manage and coordinate engineering project schedules and issue tracking for critical engine hardware, ensuring timely delivery, clear communication, and proactive resolution of schedule or performance risks through regular reporting and cross-functional collaboration.

The achievers, high performers, and courageous challenge-crushers we seek, have the following characteristics and skills:

Potential Job Functions:

• Develop, track, and built tools engineering project schedules
• Track schedule, commit dates & delivery of critical engine hardware
• Track/communication of action items
• Prepare project schedule variance and recovery plan
• Provide weekly progress updates on existing issues until items are closed
• Review issue logs on a daily basis and acknowledge and process new issues
• Manage/coordinate due dates on a weekly basis to prevent issues from becoming overdue
• Participate in internal team calls to engage help where needed to resolve issues
• Interact with multiple organizations and management levels
• Leverage internal contacts to drive issues to closure
• Prepare & present weekly & monthly reports

Required Skills
• Working towards bachelor’s degree in aerospace, mechanical, industrial, computer science engineering
o Working knowledge of Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or other scheduling software
• Experience in data analytics projects and coding projects

US Citizenship is required.  

Physical Requirements & Work Environment:
• Mostly Office Environments, Occasional Shop Floor involvement.
• Substantial amounts of telephone, video conferencing 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 Cincinnati, OH for Quest Defense Offices
• Due to the nature of the work, all candidates must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Summer Term: May 11th- August 18th 2026
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.
 

Location: Cincinnati, OH (Quest Defense Blue Ash office, UC 1819 Innovation Hub, & Customer site)
 

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.