Searchability Aerospace & Defense
Empowering mission-critical aerospace & defense teams with exceptional talent
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Meet Your Specialists
Our team specialize in connecting top-tier, security-cleared talent with leading aerospace and defense companies.
Paolo Melacrinis
Divisional ManagerI specialize in helping cleared Engineers and Leaders grow their careers while supporting defense organizations in building stronger, mission-focused teams. When I am not recruiting you will catch me exploring the world with my son/travel buddy!
Braden Shanks
Recruitment ConsultantWith over three years of experience in technical recruitment, I specialize in placing top talent across electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing engineering. I thrive on building strong relationships with both clients and candidates, and I truly enjoy working alongside some of the most brilliant engineers in the country. My focus is on connecting innovative companies with the right people to help them grow, while guiding engineers toward opportunities where they can make the biggest impact.
Our Specialties
From Systems, Software, Hardware, Mechanical/Aerospace, Electrical, and Manufacturing Engineering to Cybersecurity, Data & AI, Cloud & Infrastructure, and Simulation & Modeling, we cover the full spectrum of technical expertise.
We also support Project & Program Management, Business Change, and Operations Management, helping professionals find the right roles and companies get the right talent – fast, smooth, and stress free.
Engineering & Technical
- Systems Engineering
- Software Engineering
- Hardware Engineering
- Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering
- Electrical/Electronic Engineering
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Test & Evaluation
Digital & Technology
- Cybersecurity & InfoSec
- Data & AI
- Simulation & Modeling
- Cloud & Infrastructure
Program & Project Delivery
- Project / Program Management
- Business Change / Transformation
- Operations Management
Looking for your next role?
Whether you’re landing your first tech role, moving up the career ladder, or looking for a position that matches your specialized skills or security clearance, we connect you with companies that truly value your talent.
Our team is with you every step of the way, making the hiring process simple, transparent, and rewarding.
Market Insights
Hiring demand
Very High
This talent is very hard to hire
Companies employing the most talent in this sector
1. Lockheed Martin
2. United States Air Force
3. Boeing
Fastest growing skills amongst these professionals
Skill
% 1 yr growth
Top desired EVP’s amongst these professionals
Evp's
% Agree in importance
Based upon professions within the Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing and Defense and Space Manufacturing industries, as well as an information technology and engineering function in the USA on LinkedIn. Verified in Q3 2025.
A.I. IMPACT
Highest Impact
Digital Twin Command Engineer
AI accelerates digital twin modeling, predictive maintenance, and scenario testing. Significant time savings as simulations replace physical trials.
Exposure Level: Exposure given digital world action capabilities (AI Agents)
Estimated Time Saved (%): 40-60%
Lowest Impact
AI Ethics & Compliance Officer (Defense)
AI automates compliance monitoring and report generation. Time savings lower due to human-heavy ethical decision-making and policy negotiation.
Exposure Level: Direct Exposure - estimated time saved 15-30%
Insights powered by Searchability.AI - Q3 2025
NATO
Working with Searchability has been an excellent experience because of the reliability and incredible efforts from their company in helping NCIM Groep find suitable candidates for our NATO client. The communication has always been very positive and effective which has resulted in successful placements of candidates from Searchability at NATO. We look forward to continuing our collaboration with Searchability
Northrop Grumman
In a candidate scarce and highly specialized market, Searchability are an essential supplier to us and Northrop Grumman. The key to their successful partnership with us is very much down to communication and initiative. They have proven that they know their core industries and the candidate base, which allows for them to provide us with valuable market intel, which we can then use to the benefit of the whole recruitment cycle.
Lockheed Martin
We have worked in partnership with Searchability for the last few years and the service they have provided has been excellent. The candidates are spot on and well prepared and the consultants understand the roles extremely well. We use Searchability to not only source candidates for us on hard to fill roles but as trusted advisers regarding the Top Secret cleared candidate market. They have proven to be a great addition to our supply chain.
