SPECIALIST SEARCH · PERMANENT PLACEMENTS · NATIONWIDE

EXPERTISE / AEROSPACE + DEFENSE

People for complex
technical missions.

Search focus across the functions that design, deliver, protect, and support aerospace and defense programs.

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01 / ENGINEERING

Engineering, systems & product

Technical contributors and leaders involved in system design, development, integration, testing, and product delivery.

  • Systems and systems integration
  • Mechanical and electrical engineering
  • Software, embedded, and digital engineering
  • Test, verification, and validation
  • Product and technical leadership
02 / PROGRAMS

Program & mission leadership

People who coordinate complex work, align stakeholders, and guide delivery against technical, schedule, and customer needs.

  • Program and project management
  • Portfolio and functional leadership
  • Capture and business development
  • Customer and mission-facing roles
  • Technical program leadership
03 / DELIVERY

Operations, manufacturing & quality

Operators and leaders who build repeatable processes and help teams meet production, quality, and supply commitments.

  • Manufacturing and production
  • Supply chain, procurement, and planning
  • Quality engineering and quality leadership
  • Operational excellence and EHS
  • Site and operations leadership
04 / DIGITAL

Cyber, data & secure technology

Specialists and leaders working across the technology and information needs of aerospace and defense organizations.

  • Cybersecurity and information assurance
  • Data, analytics, and digital transformation
  • Secure software and technology
  • IT and infrastructure leadership
  • Technical risk and assurance
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