Aerospace Engineering Recruitment & Technical Staffing Solutions
Looking for aerospace recruitment agencies that understand the work? Bernoullis provides specialist aerospace engineering recruitment for aircraft manufacturers, MROs, defence primes and space companies. We find design, stress, avionics, airworthiness and maintenance engineers who understand your regulatory world, and present only the two or three who genuinely fit.
Why Choose Us Over Other Aerospace Recruitment Agencies?
In aerospace there is very little room for error. Whether your team is improving aerodynamic performance, writing safety-critical software or maintaining engines to strict airworthiness rules, every hire has to be right. Our consultants understand that world, so we check candidates against the standards your work demands.
Specialist Aerospace Engineering Talent Acquisition
At Bernoullis, we do not operate as generalist tech or automotive recruiters. Founded by engineers with decades of direct experience inside highly audited, safety-critical environments—including nuclear submarines and advanced marine propulsion systems—we understand the profound complexities of fluid dynamics, orbital mechanics, and lightweight structural integrity. We partner with Tier 1 defense contractors, commercial aviation giants, pioneering drone developers, and NewSpace innovators to secure the upper tier of aerospace talent.
Aerospace Engineering Recruitment Specialists
Are you looking to secure a Principal Stress Analyst for an upcoming airframe framework, hire a contract embedded software engineer fluent in DO-178C to hit a tight certification deadline, or source a chartered satellite systems architect? Partner with a recruitment team that speaks your exact technical language. Fill out our specialized form below to register your requirement, and a consultant from our Aerospace Division will contact you within 24 hours for an expert technical briefing.
Aerospace & Defence Engineering Roles We Recruit
From graduate design engineers to chief engineers, our aerospace engineering recruitment covers permanent, contract and temporary roles across civil aviation, defence and space. Every role is briefed by a consultant who understands the discipline, so candidates hear an accurate description of the aircraft, systems and approvals involved before they apply. It is aerospace engineering recruitment led by people who have done the job.
Aerospace Design Engineers
Structures, systems and interiors designers using CATIA, NX and similar tools, from concept to certification.
Stress & Airworthiness Engineers
Stress, fatigue and damage-tolerance engineers who substantiate designs and support certification.
Avionics & Systems Engineers
Avionics, flight control, electrical and mission systems engineers for civil and defence platforms.
Licensed Aircraft Engineers
B1 and B2 licensed engineers and certifying staff for line and base maintenance.
Propulsion Engineers
Engine, gearbox and propulsion system engineers for design, test and in-service support.
Defence Systems Engineers
Engineers for defence platforms and programmes where security clearance and assurance matter.
Quality & Continuing Airworthiness
Quality, compliance and continuing airworthiness specialists who keep approvals in good standing.
Chief & Lead Engineers
Senior technical leads who own design authority, certification and customer relationships.
The Qualifications & Accreditations We Vet For
In aerospace engineering recruitment, approvals and credentials are everything. We check academic accreditation, professional registration and institution membership, as well as licences and approvals where the role requires them, before any candidate reaches your shortlist. That protects you from costly mis-hires and keeps your regulatory position strong. It is aerospace engineering recruitment with regulation built in.
Academic Frameworks
- JBM-Accredited Degrees: We verify that your candidates’ academic backgrounds are formally accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM), ensuring their BEng (Hons) or integrated MEng satisfies the foundational requirements for professional registration.
- International Accords: For global talent, we vet qualifications under the Washington Accord (Chartered level), Sydney Accord (Incorporated level), and Dublin Accord (Technician level).
Professional Registrations
- CEng FRAeS / CRAeS (Chartered Aerospace Engineer): Registered through the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) or the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). These are peer-reviewed professionals verified to sign off on airworthiness certificates, lead complex structural modifications, and manage multi-million-pound defense and space programs.
- IEng MRAeS (Incorporated Aerospace Engineer): Practical engineering experts who excel at optimizing assembly processes, managing engine overhaul (MRO) facilities, and troubleshooting complex avionics systems.
- EngTech (Aerospace Technician): Precision technical personnel crucial for advanced composite layups, non-destructive testing (NDT), precise avionics wiring, and flight line maintenance.
Professional Institutes
- RAeS (Royal Aeronautical Society): The world's only professional body dedicated to the entire aerospace community, anchoring our core talent network.
- IMechE Aerospace Division: Where we actively network with cross-over technical specialists focusing on landing gear systems, advanced actuation, and gas turbine thermal dynamics.
- UK Space (The UK Space Trade Association): Keeping our pulse on the commercial enterprises, satellite manufacturers, and propulsion pioneers driving the modern space ecosystem.
Aerospace Engineering Jobs UK: Why Great Engineers Are Hard to Find
The UK has one of the world’s largest aerospace industries, spanning civil aircraft, engines, defence, space and maintenance. Experienced design, stress and certifying engineers are in constant demand, and many employers are competing for the same small pool.
Many of the best people are not browsing aerospace engineering jobs in the UK. They are busy on programmes and only move for the right opportunity. As an aerospace recruitment agency with engineering roots, we reach them through professional institutes such as the RAeS and through personal networks, and we can talk credibly about the work.
For clients, that means fewer, better CVs and less time spent interviewing the wrong people. For engineers, it means honest advice about programmes, approvals and career progression.
Whether you are ramping up a new programme, supporting an in-service fleet or building a defence engineering team, a clear brief and a fast, respectful process will help you stand out to the engineers you most want to hire.
Why clients choose us for aerospace hires
- Consultants with real engineering backgrounds
- Credentials checked against RAeS and Engineering Council routes
- Licences and approvals verified where required
- Shortlists of two or three, not piles of CVs
- Permanent, contract and temporary aerospace engineering recruitment
- An aerospace recruitment agency that visits your site
- Fixed-fee and subscription pricing options
- Aviation recruitment and defence engineering recruitment under one roof
Aircraft maintenance (MRO)
Aviation recruitment for line and base maintenance, including licensed engineers, certifying staff and planners who keep fleets flying safely.
Engines & propulsion
Propulsion, test and in-service support engineers for engine manufacturers and their supply chains. Our aerospace engineering recruitment covers design to support.
High-performance engineering
Composites, aerodynamics and structures engineers whose aerospace skills also power motorsport and high-performance marine projects. Our aerospace recruitment agency covers these niches too.
Permanent, Contract & Temporary Aerospace Engineering Recruitment
Every aerospace engineering team hires differently. We support all three routes, and many clients use more than one as their projects change.
Permanent aerospace hires
Long-term engineers who will grow with your business. We assess technical depth, career goals and cultural fit, then present a focused shortlist of two or three vetted candidates.
Contract & interim
Specialist aerospace contractors for projects, peaks and hard-to-fill skills. Every contract role is assessed against the UK off-payroll (IR35) rules before anyone starts.
Temporary cover
Short-term aerospace engineering cover for leave, shutdowns and urgent workloads, drawn from our network of pre-vetted engineers who can start quickly.
How to Hire an Aerospace Engineer: A Practical Guide
Start with the programme and the approvals, not the job title. An aerospace engineer supporting a Part 21 design organisation needs very different skills and experience from a licensed engineer in a Part 145 maintenance organisation. Write down the aircraft or systems involved, the tools, the regulations and whether the role is office, hangar or site based.
Next, decide which credentials really matter – the most common question in aerospace engineering recruitment. For senior design roles, chartership with the RAeS may be important; for maintenance roles, licences, type ratings and authorisations are essential. Being clear here stops good candidates being screened out for the wrong reasons.
Then think about timing and security. Defence engineering recruitment can involve clearance requirements that add time, so plan ahead. Keep interview stages tight, give fast feedback and be ready to move.
Finally, choose how you want to pay for aerospace engineering recruitment. A single placement suits occasional hires, while a fixed fee or monthly subscription usually works out cheaper if you are building a whole team.
Skills we assess
- CAD and PLM tools such as CATIA, NX or Windchill
- Stress, fatigue and damage-tolerance methods
- Knowledge of UK CAA and EASA Part 21, Part 145 and Part M
- AS9100 quality and configuration management
- Licences, type ratings and company authorisations
- Security clearance where the role requires it
- Progress towards CEng, IEng or EngTech registration
Aerospace Engineering Jobs UK: Build Your Career With Us
Whether you are a graduate looking for your first design role or a chief engineer ready for your next programme, we match aerospace engineers with employers who will invest in their development. Because we understand the work, we can explain exactly what a role involves – the aircraft, the approvals, the team and the route to professional registration – before you apply.
Searching for aerospace engineering jobs in the UK? Tell us what you want next and our aerospace engineering recruitment team will do the searching for you. We never send your CV to an employer without your permission, and we give honest feedback at every stage.
Graduate & early career
Design, stress and systems roles with structured training that supports progress towards EngTech, IEng or CEng with the RAeS.
Experienced engineers
Step up to senior, lead or specialist roles on new programmes or in-service fleets with employers who value your experience.
Chartered & leadership
Chief engineer, head of design and continuing airworthiness manager roles where you own approvals and lead teams.
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How Our Aerospace Engineering Recruitment Works
Technical briefing
We meet the hiring manager online or on site to understand the aerospace work, the team, the site conditions and the environment – free of charge and with no obligation to proceed.
Targeted search
We approach passive aerospace engineers through our own network and professional institutes, alongside active candidates, and sell your opportunity honestly.
Technical vetting
Engineering-trained consultants check qualifications, registrations, safety records and hands-on project experience before you see a single CV.
Shortlist & aftercare
You meet two or three vetted engineers. We manage the offer and onboarding, then check in at 30, 60 and 90 days after they start.
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What Bernoullis Is Built On
At our organisation, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity within the workplace, ensuring that every member of our team exemplifies these principles. We accept full accountability for our actions, demonstrate ownership in our responsibilities, and prioritise safety in all our endeavours, acknowledging its vital role in our success. These core values not only guide us in providing exceptional service to our clients but also contribute significantly to fostering and nurturing enduring relationships with our clients and partners. Our adherence to these principles shapes our organisational culture and propels us to continuously enhance and innovate across all facets of our business.
Engineering Specialists. We Solve Your Equations.
Having spent more than 20 years embedded within the planet’s most advanced engineering sectors, we don’t just recruit for your industry – we truly understand it.
We Offer a Free of Charge Online Session & Site Visit
At Bernoullis we truly believe meeting the hiring manager, experiencing the workplace, meeting other team members and getting a feel for the work environment gives us all we need to find the perfect candidate.
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Aerospace Engineering Recruitment: Your Questions Answered
What does an aerospace recruitment agency do?
An aerospace recruitment agency finds, screens and introduces aerospace and aviation engineers to employers. At Bernoullis our consultants have engineering backgrounds, so we check technical ability, credentials and approvals before you see a CV.
Which aerospace engineering roles do you recruit for?
We recruit design, stress, avionics, propulsion, defence systems, quality and continuing airworthiness engineers, plus licensed aircraft engineers and chief engineers, for permanent, contract and temporary roles.
Do you offer aviation recruitment for maintenance roles?
Yes. Aviation recruitment for line and base maintenance is part of our aerospace practice, including B1 and B2 licensed engineers, certifying staff and planners.
Do you provide defence engineering recruitment?
Yes. Defence engineering recruitment covers systems, software, mechanical and electrical engineers for defence platforms, including roles that require security clearance.
Do you check professional registration and licences?
Yes. We verify academic accreditation, Engineering Council registration, RAeS membership, and aircraft maintenance licences or authorisations where the role requires them.
I am looking for aerospace engineering jobs in the UK. Can you help?
Yes. Browse our latest vacancies or submit your CV, and we will contact you when a suitable aerospace role comes up.
How much does aerospace engineering recruitment cost?
You can choose a traditional placement fee, a fixed fee or a monthly Recruitment as a Service subscription. See our pricing or try our recruitment tools.
How long does it take to hire an aerospace engineer?
It depends on seniority, approvals and any clearance required. Because we start with our own network of aerospace engineers, we can often share a shortlist sooner than a new job advert would produce.
Do you recruit graduate aerospace engineers?
Yes. We recruit graduates and apprentices as well as experienced engineers, and we can advise on early-career roles that support professional registration.
Do you supply contract aerospace engineers?
Yes. We supply IR35-assessed contract and interim aerospace engineers for programme peaks, certification campaigns and in-service support.
Can you recruit aerospace engineers across the UK?
Yes. Our office is in East Sussex, but we recruit for aerospace employers across the UK and can meet online or at your site.
What makes a good aerospace engineering CV?
Clear programme examples, the aircraft or systems you worked on, your approvals and licences, the tools and standards you used, and your progress towards registration. We give honest feedback before we put you forward.
Can you help us build a whole engineering team?
Yes. Many clients use our monthly Recruitment as a Service subscription to hire several engineers in a year, with predictable costs and dedicated support.
Do you visit our site before recruiting?
Yes, free of charge. Seeing your hangar, facility or design office helps us describe the role accurately and find aerospace engineers who will genuinely fit.
What information do you need to start a search?
A job title, the aircraft or systems involved, approvals and clearance needed, the location and working pattern, and a salary or day-rate range. We will help you shape the rest during a free consultation.
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