It is what you Make of it. - Design Engineer Quest Defense Employee Review

3.0
Jun 4, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Work life balance is great. Put your 40 hours in, walk out the door and don’t look back. It’s a 40 hr a week kinda job. There is technically room for advancement. Co-workers are friendly, clients are nice. Generally a good environment to work in.

Cons

Too many to say. You will learn first hand. (It is what you make of it). Pay is below market rate, performance is not always financially rewarded. Policies are not generally aligned with employees best interests. The company pinches every penny they can from whomever they can. Work is based off of contracts so, no contract, you can get put on furlough (if your performance isn’t bare minimum acceptable) and then they’ll let you go. You only get PTO, no sick days, and you should ask for 4 weeks minimum when you start. Do not settle for 3 weeks if that’s what is offered to you, negotiate upfront.

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5.0
Mar 24, 2026
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Pros

Competent management Competitive pay Exciting projects

Cons

Isolation if you are a remote worker 401K match is below industry average

1.0
May 12, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Remote work opportunities available for some positions.

Cons

Compensation was below market compared to industry (at least 20%). Benefits offerings were underwhelming and continued to decline over time. After the merger, the company culture shifted and felt more like a staffing firm than an engineering-focused organization, and went through frequent layoffs creating instability and low morale across teams. Leadership communication often felt disorganized, with issues repeatedly pushed down to lower-level employees instead of being addressed strategically. Long-tenured employees were let go while leadership restructuring and new executive hires continued. 0 Career growth! Diversity and inclusion efforts are nonexistent unless you are a white male.

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