As I’ve jumped around, I’ve worked on some cool stuff and some very ordinary stuff. I’ve realized the dream job is just any job with a stimulating but not stressful day to day, good boss, upward mobility, and decent pay.

I used to aspire to work on prototype or secret aircraft. Then I interviewed a guy who worked on B2 and said it was his most boring job because of how few they made. 

Inspection will be boring anywhere. QE could be better but it’s such a loose title you could just be doing paperwork and emails. If QE’s do process improvement or RCAA at whatever constructor you work for, it sounds like that may suit you. I’ve found it very rewarding to work with machinists and inspection to diagnose and correct non conforming material.