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Leading Aerospace Headhunter

Premier Aerospace Headhunter Connecting Top Aerospace Engineers with Leading Companies Since 2018.

7+ Years Recruiting for Aircraft, Space Systems, Propulsion & Defense.

25,000+ Aerospace Professionals in Our Network Nationwide.

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EPG's deep understanding of aerospace engineering and their ability to identify top talent saved us significant time and allowed us to find the perfect aerospace engineer for our propulsion team. I highly recommend EPG to anyone looking for top-notch aerospace recruiting services.

Senior Director of Engineering, Major Aerospace OEM

Aerospace Headhunter Services

As a specialized aerospace headhunter, EPG America provides comprehensive recruitment solutions for aerospace companies across the United States and Canada. Whether you need aircraft engineers, space systems experts, or defense contractors, our aerospace headhunter team delivers results with Direct Hire, Temporary, and Contract positions tailored to your aerospace engineering needs.

Direct Placement

Permanent, full-time aerospace engineers and specialists. We find the perfect fit for long-term success in aircraft design, propulsion systems, and space technology.

Contract to Permanent

Try before you buy. Evaluate aerospace engineers and systems specialists on contract before making a permanent commitment to your team.

Contract Staffing

Flexible staffing solutions for project-based aerospace work including flight testing, certification programs, product development cycles, and seasonal demands.

Candidate Screening

Thorough technical screening to evaluate aerospace engineering background, systems knowledge, certifications, and cultural fit ensuring only qualified aerospace professionals reach you.

Aerospace Engineering Positions We Recruit

Aircraft & Flight Systems

Aerospace Engineers, Aircraft Design Engineers, Flight Control Systems, Avionics Engineers, Flight Test Engineers, Aerodynamics Engineers, Loads & Stress Analysis, Structural Engineers, Systems Integration Engineers, Flight Mechanics, Aircraft Performance Engineers, Certification Engineers, FAA Compliance Specialists, Flight Safety Engineers.

Propulsion & Power Systems

Propulsion Engineers, Jet Engine Engineers, Turbine Engineers, Combustion Engineers, Rocket Propulsion, Electric Propulsion, Hybrid Propulsion Systems, Propulsion System Integration, Fuel Systems Engineers, Engine Performance, Power Plant Engineers, Thermodynamics Specialists, Propulsion Controls.

Space Systems & Launch

Spacecraft Engineers, Satellite Systems Engineers, Launch Vehicle Engineers, Orbital Mechanics, Guidance Navigation & Control (GNC), Attitude Determination & Control, Space Mission Design, Payload Integration, Spacecraft Thermal Systems, Space Environmental Engineers, Mission Operations, Ground Systems Engineers.

Defense & Military Aviation

Defense Systems Engineers, Military Aircraft Engineers, Weapon Systems Integration, Radar Systems Engineers, Electronic Warfare, Defense Avionics, Combat Systems, Tactical Systems Engineers, Defense Program Managers, Security Clearance Positions, DoD Contractors, ITAR Compliance Engineers.

Manufacturing & Production

Aerospace Manufacturing Engineers, Production Engineers, Quality Assurance Engineers, Process Engineers, Tooling Engineers, Composite Manufacturing, Machining Engineers, Assembly Engineers, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma Black Belts, Supply Chain Engineers, Industrial Engineers.

Systems & Software

Aerospace Systems Engineers, Embedded Software Engineers, Flight Software, Real-Time Systems, MATLAB/Simulink Engineers, Model-Based Development, Requirements Engineers, Verification & Validation, DO-178C Software, Safety-Critical Systems, Systems Architects, Integration Engineers.

Our Aerospace Headhunter Process

1

Strategize

We develop a comprehensive search plan including candidate pitch, targeted outreach strategy, and customized recruitment approach for your specific aerospace engineering needs.

2

Network Activation

We leverage our network of 25,000+ aerospace professionals and contact 100+ qualified candidates per search from our extensive database of engineers, researchers, and specialists.

3

Technical Screening

Comprehensive phone screens to discuss aerospace engineering background, technical expertise, certifications (PE, security clearances), career goals, and cultural fit.

4

Submit Candidates

You receive pre-vetted resumes with detailed notes on aerospace experience, technical skills, certifications, security clearances, salary expectations, and career aspirations.

5

Interviews & Offers

We coordinate the entire interview process, provide feedback, and support negotiations through offer acceptance and start date.

6

Regular Updates

Weekly updates and recap calls keep you informed throughout the entire aerospace recruitment process with complete transparency.

7

Market Intelligence

We provide insights on aerospace industry salary benchmarks, benefits packages, security clearance premiums, and aerospace hiring trends across all major hubs.

Why Choose EPG as Your Aerospace Headhunter

Aerospace Industry Expertise

7+ years recruiting aerospace engineers since 2018. Deep understanding of aircraft systems, propulsion, space technology, avionics, flight controls, and defense applications. We speak your technical language.

Quality Over Quantity

Unlike typical aerospace headhunter agencies, we only submit candidates who are truly aligned with your technical needs and culture. No spam, no wasted interviews—just the best aerospace talent.

Proven Track Record

Our data-driven aerospace recruitment methodology has successfully placed hundreds of aerospace engineers, systems specialists, and technical leaders since 2018.

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Transparent Communication

Clear, ongoing collaboration. You'll always know where we stand in the aerospace recruiting process with weekly updates and detailed feedback.

Speed & Efficiency

Hire top aerospace talent before your competitors. Our thorough technical screening process saves you significant interview time and accelerates your hiring timeline.

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Nationwide Network

Access to 25,000+ aerospace professionals nationwide including engineers in Silicon Valley, Seattle, Boston, Detroit, Southern California, Houston, Denver, and every major aerospace hub.

Aerospace Companies We Serve

We partner with aerospace OEMs, space companies, defense contractors, and aviation services providers across diverse sectors:

Commercial Aviation

Commercial aircraft manufacturers, regional jet OEMs, business aviation, general aviation, aircraft interiors, cabin systems, in-flight entertainment, commercial aerospace suppliers

Space & Launch

Launch vehicle manufacturers, satellite companies, space exploration, commercial space, NewSpace startups, spacecraft manufacturers, space systems integration, ground systems

Defense & Military

Prime defense contractors, military aircraft, fighter jets, helicopters, unmanned systems, missile systems, radar systems, electronic warfare, defense avionics, tactical systems

Propulsion Systems

Jet engine manufacturers, turbine OEMs, rocket propulsion, electric propulsion systems, hybrid propulsion, propulsion components, fuel systems, engine testing, propulsion R&D

Aerospace Suppliers

Tier 1 aerospace suppliers, avionics manufacturers, landing gear, hydraulics, flight controls, actuation systems, composite manufacturers, precision machining, aerospace tooling

Aviation Services

MRO facilities, flight test services, certification services, aerospace engineering consulting, aerospace testing facilities, wind tunnel testing, FAA designated engineering representatives

What Makes EPG Different as an Aerospace Headhunter

Unlike Other Aerospace Recruiters, We Deliver Results

Since 2018, EPG has specialized in advanced technology recruiting with deep roots in electric vehicles, autonomous systems, and now aerospace engineering. Our unique approach as an aerospace headhunter combines technical expertise, extensive industry networks, and a quality-first methodology that consistently delivers superior results.

The EPG Advantage:

  • Technical Depth: We understand aerodynamics, propulsion systems, flight controls, avionics, structural analysis, and aerospace manufacturing processes
  • Massive Network: 25,000+ aerospace and advanced technology professionals with access to passive candidates not found on job boards
  • Aggressive Outreach: We contact 100+ qualified candidates per search, far exceeding typical aerospace headhunter agencies
  • Location Coverage: Nationwide recruiting across all major aerospace hubs including Seattle, Los Angeles, Silicon Valley, Phoenix, Boston, Denver, Detroit, and beyond
  • Security Clearances: Experienced with clearance requirements and recruiting cleared aerospace professionals for defense contractors
  • Speed to Hire: Our efficient process and thorough screening delivers qualified aerospace candidates faster than competitors
  • Quality Guarantee: We only submit aerospace candidates who meet your technical requirements and cultural fit

Ready to hire top aerospace engineers? Partner with a proven aerospace headhunter that understands your technical needs and delivers results.

Aerospace Headhunter FAQs

What is an aerospace headhunter?

An aerospace headhunter is a specialized recruitment professional who focuses exclusively on finding and placing aerospace engineers, space systems experts, propulsion specialists, and other aerospace professionals. Unlike general recruiters, an aerospace headhunter has deep technical knowledge of aerospace engineering, understands industry terminology, and maintains extensive networks within aerospace OEMs, space companies, and defense contractors. EPG America has served as a leading aerospace headhunter since 2018, with 7+ years of experience recruiting top aerospace talent nationwide.

What are your aerospace headhunter fees?

Transparent Aerospace Recruiting Fee Structure: We offer competitive fees tailored to your specific aerospace hiring needs. Here's a general overview:

  • Direct Placement: Percentage of first-year salary (competitive with industry standards)
  • Senior/Executive Positions: Retained search options available for VP and C-level aerospace roles
  • Contract Staffing: Custom rates based on aerospace role, experience level, security clearances, and duration
  • Volume Hiring: Discounted rates for multiple aerospace positions

Get a Personalized Quote: Schedule a brief introductory call with our aerospace headhunter team for a tailored quote.

How does an aerospace headhunter differ from a general recruiter?

Aerospace headhunters possess specialized technical knowledge that general recruiters lack. As an aerospace headhunter, we understand complex aerospace concepts like flight dynamics, propulsion thermodynamics, orbital mechanics, structural loads analysis, and DO-178C software requirements. We can evaluate candidates on technical merit, not just keywords. Our aerospace headhunter team maintains relationships specifically within aerospace OEMs, space companies, defense contractors, and aviation suppliers. We understand security clearance processes, ITAR requirements, FAA certification paths, and aerospace industry dynamics that general recruiters miss.

What aerospace positions can an aerospace headhunter fill?

Our aerospace headhunter team recruits for all aerospace engineering disciplines and levels:

  • Aircraft design engineers, aerodynamics engineers, structures engineers
  • Propulsion engineers (jet engines, rockets, electric propulsion)
  • Space systems engineers, satellite engineers, GNC engineers
  • Flight controls engineers, avionics engineers, flight test engineers
  • Defense systems engineers, radar engineers, electronic warfare
  • Manufacturing engineers, production engineers, quality engineers
  • Software engineers (embedded, flight software, simulation)
  • Program managers, chief engineers, technical directors

How do you source aerospace engineering talent?

Our aerospace headhunter methodology includes:

  • In-depth technical needs analysis with your aerospace engineering teams
  • 100+ targeted outreach per search to qualified aerospace professionals
  • Access to 25,000+ aerospace and advanced technology professionals nationwide
  • Engagement with aerospace professional societies (AIAA, SAE, ASME)
  • Relationships with aerospace engineering programs at top universities
  • Thorough phone screens including technical background, certifications, clearances, and cultural fit
  • Detailed submission reports with comprehensive candidate aerospace experience

What locations does your aerospace headhunter service cover?

We provide aerospace headhunter services nationwide across all major aerospace hubs including Seattle (Boeing, commercial aviation), Los Angeles/Southern California (aerospace suppliers, space companies), Silicon Valley (space startups, aviation tech), Phoenix (aerospace manufacturing), Denver (space systems, defense), Boston (aerospace R&D, defense), Huntsville (rockets, defense), Houston (space operations), and emerging aerospace centers nationwide. We recruit aerospace engineers for office-based engineering roles, manufacturing floor positions, and field roles requiring flight testing and certification work.

Why should I hire EPG as my aerospace headhunter?

  • Technical Expertise: 7+ years recruiting advanced technology professionals with deep aerospace industry knowledge
  • Proven Results: Successful track record placing hundreds of aerospace engineers since 2018
  • Speed & Efficiency: Faster hiring with thorough technical screening that saves interview time
  • Quality Focus: Pre-vetted aerospace candidates with verified technical experience and clearances
  • Extensive Network: 25,000+ aerospace and advanced technology professionals nationwide
  • Aggressive Outreach: 100+ candidates contacted per aerospace search
  • Clear Communication: Weekly updates and transparent collaboration throughout the aerospace recruiting process

Can you recruit aerospace engineers with security clearances?

Yes. Our aerospace headhunter team has extensive experience recruiting cleared aerospace professionals for defense contractors and government programs. We understand the nuances of recruiting candidates with active Secret, Top Secret, and TS/SCI clearances, as well as identifying clearable candidates for defense aerospace positions. We maintain relationships with cleared aerospace engineers working on classified military aircraft, space systems, missile defense, and other sensitive defense programs nationwide.

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