Defence, Industry & Hardware
Recruitment firm for defence and industry.
We hire engineers, experts and executives for defence, aerospace, space and industrial companies. Roles where technical depth, confidentiality and security clearance matter as much as the CV.
Your contactCaroline Fleury
- 01BriefThe role, the programme, the clearance level required.
- 02ClearanceThe procedure is built into the timeline from day one.
- 03ApproachDiscreet direct search, with no public job ad.
- 04ArrivalFollow-up until the end of the trial period.
Who we work with
The companies we work with.
Companies that design and build critical systems, from defence start-ups to industrial groups.
Defence
Defence manufacturers, drones and counter-drone, C4ISR, defence AI.
See the sector ↗Aerospace & space
NewSpace, avionics, propulsion, low-carbon aviation.
See the sector ↗Industry
IT/OT, automation, MES, industrial IoT, electronics.
See the sector ↗Sovereign cybersecurity
Security of critical systems, clearable profiles.
Why a specialist firm
What makes these hires different.
Clearance takes preparation
The difficultySecret, Top Secret, restricted zones: a procedure discovered at offer stage costs weeks, sometimes the candidate.
What we doWe build the procedure into the timeline from the brief and check real experience in protected environments, not just a line on the CV.
Profiles between two worlds
The difficultySystems engineers who code, certified embedded software, RF industrialisation: the best profiles sit between hardware and software, and they are few.
What we doOur recruiters know these roles and can assess experience on critical systems, beyond keywords.
A search that stays discreet
The difficultyA programme, a client, a hiring plan: nothing should leak too early.
What we doDirect approach with no public ad, company name revealed to qualified profiles only, NDA if needed.
Roles we hire for
The profiles we recruit.
37 role guides written by the team: responsibilities, skills, salaries and market for each role.
Defence & Aerospace
Engineering & Industry
- Applied Mathematics Engineer
- Automation Engineer
- Electronics Engineer
- Electronics Engineer
- Embedded Systems Engineer
- EMC Engineer
- Firmware Engineer
- Hardware Engineer
- Industrial IT Engineer
- Industrial Security Manager
- IoT Engineer
- Low-Level Engineer
- Mechanical Engineer
- Mechatronics Engineer
- Mechatronics Manager
- Methods Engineer
- Naval Architect
- Numerical Simulation Engineer
- Photonics Engineer
- Power Electronics Engineer
- Quality Engineer
- RF Engineer
- Robotics Engineer
- Signal Processing Engineer
- Supply Chain Engineer
- Systems Engineer
Our latest hires
Roles filled in defence and industry.
Completed and verified hires. A client's name only appears with their consent.
Mechatronics Manager
Cegelec Défense
Time to hire: 30 days
Engineering Manager, AI & Algo Product Manager, ML Engineer
Safran.AI
Time to hire: 40 days
Embedded Software Engineer
Traak
Time to hire: 15 days
CTO
Aerix Systems
Time to hire: 15 days
Tech Lead, safety-critical software
Confidential
3D Team Lead
Agenium
Time to hire: 25 days
PhD in Applied Mathematics (signal processing)
Wheere
Time to hire: 15 days
Lead Industrialisation Engineer (RF)
Rubicon
Engineering Manager
Safran.AI (ex-Preligens)
Head of Sales
Arkane Cloud
Strategic Partnerships Manager
Isembard
Chief Engineer
Confidential, aerospace company
Who handles your hire
Someone who knows your market, a recruiter who knows the role.
Caroline knows your market and works with you from the brief to the end of the trial period. The recruiter running the search specialises in the role and works directly with you.
Caroline Fleury · Account Executive · Defence, Industry & Hardware
FAQ
Hiring in defence and industry.
What is a defence recruitment firm?
A firm that knows the roles, constraints and vocabulary of defence companies: programmes, security clearance, restricted zones, safety-critical software. At Bluecoders, a whole team is dedicated to it, led by Caroline Fleury.
Can you hire security-cleared profiles?
Yes. We look for candidates who have already worked in protected environments and build the clearance procedure into the timeline from the start. Clearance itself is granted by the State, at your company's request.
Which roles do you hire for?
Systems, embedded software, electronics, RF and radar engineers, design office managers, industrialisation leads, Chief Engineers, and technical or sales leadership. From expert to executive committee.
How long does a hire take?
It depends on the role and the clearance required. We give you a realistic estimate in the first call, clearance procedure included, rather than a standard delay.
How are you paid?
On success: you only pay when the candidate starts, with fees based on their gross annual salary and a replacement or refund guarantee during the trial period. For leadership roles, we work in executive search.
Can the search stay confidential?
Yes. We approach candidates without a public ad and only reveal your company's name to qualified profiles. We can sign an NDA before the first call.
Contact
Let's talk about your hire.
Tell us what you need: your request goes straight to Caroline, who will call you back within 24 business hours.
Caroline FleuryDefence, Industry & Hardware
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