At Quest Defense, we provide comprehensive global product engineering services with a focus on mission-critical and safety-focused applications. We collaborate closely with top defense clients to develop tailored solutions and assemble specialized teams that adhere to the highest standards. By employing cutting-edge methodologies and best practices, we optimize efficiency, reduce lead times, and minimize overall costs.
Overview
Quest Defense is a leader in safety and mission-critical solutions, offering cutting-edge innovation and expertise. We provide comprehensive product engineering services tailored to the defense sector’s stringent demands, uniting advanced technologies and diverse talents to solve problems efficiently.
Quest Defense specializes in engineering services for mission and safety-critical applications. We collaborate with top defense clients to develop tailored solutions and assemble specialized teams, ensuring robust protection against catastrophic failures throughout the systems development lifecycle.
We generate efficiencies, reduces lead times, and lowers costs by implementing leading-edge methodologies and best practices. Our client-centric partnership model anticipates future challenges and delivers innovative solutions, ensuring our clients are prepared for tomorrow’s demands.
Our commitment to excellence in safety and mission-critical engineering is reflected in every project. By staying ahead of technological advancements and industry standards, we remain the trusted partner for defense organizations seeking reliability, efficiency, and innovation.
Technical domains
Cross Domain
- Micro-electrical mechanical systems
- Displays
- Sensors
- Radar
Vehicle Management Systems
- Engine control systems
- Power management systems
- Landing & braking systems
- Health management systems
- Collision avoidance systems
- Fuel & refueling systems
Communication Systems
- SATCOM
- Radio communications
- Software-defined radio
- Datalink communications
Cockpit Systems
- Flight management systems
- Flight control systems
- Weather radar
- Weapons & mission systems
- Crew communications
Navigation Systems
- Global positioning systems
- Inertial navigation systems (IMU, Gyro, Accelerometer)
- Radio navigation systems
- Satellite systems management (TT&C)
Standards
Commercial Safety
- DO-178
- DO-254
- DO-330
- DO-331
- DO-332
- DO-160
- ED-12C
SAE Standard
- ARP-4754A
- ARP-4761
Architecture
- FACE
- MOSA
- OSA
- IMA
US Military Standard
- MIL-STD 498
- MIL-STD 1553
- MIL-STD 882E
Arinc
- ARINC 653
- ARINC 429
- ARINC 664
- ARINC 610
- ARINC 661
Chris Hardgrave joined Quest Defense in April 2024 as Vice President for Strategic Accounts. He is responsible for sales, growth, and development of strategic relationships for new business development efforts in the Aerospace and Defense sector. Chris works in the Washington, D.C. office.
Steve Gerber is President and CEO of QuEST Defense Systems and Solutions business and is responsible for providing the leadership and growth of this venture.
Pete Messerle is a Client Partner within the Sales Organization, with the focus of partnering across his customer’s organizations to understand their strategic and tactical needs. He then works with key stakeholders at Quest and the client to build customized service solutions, built on the foundation of low drag execution and full ownership & transparency of deliverables.
As the Quality Manager and Management Representative of Quest Defense, Stuart is responsible driving Business Excellence throughout the company. He maintains and improves the Quality Management System ensuring compliance to AS9100, customer requirements, and enabling continuous improvement innovations.
Ryan is the Facility Security Officer for Quest Defense, supporting the organization’s compliance with the National Industrial Security Program (NISP) and other Department of Defense and federal security initiatives. Ryan has a background in personnel and physical security, working with both GE Aerospace and the U.S Navy, where he continues to serve as a reserve law enforcement officer (Master-at-Arms).
As Chief Engineer for Quest Defense, Jon is responsible for ensuring that sound engineering processes are maintained and followed by our employees working in a diverse set of services and disciplines across all verticals. In this role he also leads Quest Defense’s efforts to develop new methods and technologies to help grow the business through innovation, as well as building and promoting the technical reputation of the company in the public sphere.
Jeff Fischer serves as a board member for Quest Defense Systems and Solutions business. Additionally Jeff is the Operations Leader for the Quest Global Aerospace and Defense Industry.
Chad joined Quest Global in 2006, specializing in advanced modeling and simulation for multiple verticals and customers and becoming a technical lead for computational fluid dynamics. He has held several leadership positions within the delivery organization since his joining, leading multiple teams through periods of high growth and developing many new innovative services and solutions. Before taking on ownership of Operations for Quest Defense, he managed the Cincinnati Modeling & Simulation Center of Excellence.
As the President of Quest Global, Bob is responsible for establishing and maintaining senior customer relationships, catalysing new business development, and overseeing innovative and transformational deals. In this role, he also assists in building relationships with strategic acquisitions for the company.
Joe supports Special Missions across Quest Global to include key client contract negotiations, strategic business solutions, M&A, and culture endeavors.
John Thackrah is the founding Principal of Sextant Solutions LLC, an aerospace, maritime and government acquisition consultant.
Frank Kendall is an independent consultant to defense industry firms and non profit research organizations. He is a Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress, a Senior Advisor to the Center for Strategic and International Studies, and a member of th e Council on Foreign Relations. Among other industry positions, he is a member of the board of directors of Leidos Corporation and of Leonardo Electronics USA Inc. From 2012 to 2017, Mr. Kendall served as the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, T echnology and Logistics (AT& after serving as the Principal Deputy Under Secretary from 2010 2012. Mr. Kendall has over 45 years of experience in engineering, management, defense acquisition, and national security affairs in private industry, governmen t, and the military.
Page Hoeper is a private consultant, corporate director, and venture capitalist. Since leaving government service, Mr. Hoeper has focused on corporate governance and board service. He chairs the boards of OnPoint Technologies, Inc., 501c(3) venture capital fund established by Congress to focus on emerging commercial technologies of interest to the U.S. Army, and Quest Defense Systems & Solutions, a provider of engineering services to the U.S. defense industry.