Specialist Areas

Defence & Aerospace Recruitment

We help defence and aerospace organisations hire experienced engineers and technical specialists across the UK. In this market, a delayed hire is a delayed programme.

F-35 jets on the flight deck of HMS Queen Elizabeth at night
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Typical assignments
  • Safety-critical systems
  • Complex integration environments
  • Harsh operating conditions
  • Defence standards and regulatory compliance
  • Multi-disciplinary project teams
Common challenges
  • Clearance eligibility constraints
  • Long notice periods
  • Highly specialised skill combinations
  • Salary competition between primes and SMEs
How we approach it
  • Targeted mapping of relevant employers
  • Clearance eligibility screened in the first conversation
  • Technical and lifecycle-based assessment
  • Risk-aware shortlisting
  • Support with offers and notice periods
Areas we cover

SC & DV cleared professionals

We place engineers and specialists who hold, or are eligible for, UK security clearance, across every defence domain. New to clearance? Read our guide to security clearance

Land

Armoured vehicles, soldier systems, weapons and battlefield communications.

Air

Combat and transport aircraft, uncrewed systems, avionics and weapons integration.

Sea

Surface ships, submarines, naval combat systems and sonar.

Space

Satellites, ground systems, space surveillance and secure communications.

Astute class submarine at sea
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Planning a hire?

Get a realistic view of the market first

Before you commit to a brief, we can share what the market looks like for your role: availability, salary expectations and clearance considerations.