Defense & Space
Recruitment Specialists
Luneus helps defense and space companies in the United States and Canada hire hard-to-find engineering talent.
As part of the KDC Group, including KDC Projects and Ferchau, Luneus operates within an organization that has delivered full-lifecycle engineering, project outsourcing, and talent solutions to the aerospace, defense, and space sectors for more than 20 years.
Working alongside a business that employs over 160 engineers gives us a deeper understanding of technical hiring than traditional recruitment firms.
Scaling Teams for Defense & Space
Fuelling faster, safer and more ambitious advancements in defense & space.
We exist to ensure defense & space advancements are never stopped by lack of access to the people they need.

Engineering-Led Recruitment
Working alongside more than 160 engineers across the wider KDC Group gives us a practical understanding of the disciplines, technologies, and hiring challenges that shape defense and space organizations.

Defense & Space Specialists
From engineering and manufacturing to leadership and commercial functions, we help defense and space organizations meet the hiring demands created by growth, expansion, and new program wins.

United States & Canada
Supporting defense and space organizations across the United States and Canada, with established networks throughout the Midwest and key defense and technology hubs.
Our Typical Positions
Manufacturing Planner
location
Maryland
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Mechanical Engineer
location
Illinois
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Senior Mechanical Engineer
location
Illinois
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Staff Product Test Engineer
location
Illinois
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Regional Sales Development Representative
location
TBC
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Senior Staff Digital Design (FPGA) Engineer
location
Illinois
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Senior Staff Software Engineer
location
Illinois
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DevOps / Full Stack Software Developer
location
Quebec
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Senior Electronics Mechanical Design Engineer
location
Alabama
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PCA & RF Modules Test Supervisor
location
TBD
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Mission Lead System Engineer
location
Brno, Czech Republic
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Staff Product Test Engineer
location
Illinois
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Electronic Repair Technician
location
Illinois
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Executive Assistant to the CEO
location
Texas
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Sales Director Space
location
Colorado
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Sales Support Representative
location
Rolling Meadows, IL
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Head of Manufacturing
location
Alabama
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Senior Staff Embedded Software Engineer
location
Illinois
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How do you prefer to work?
Partnership
Specialist recruitment solution for companies serious about hiring the best talent in the market.
what’s included
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Job description consultation
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Standardized candidate vetting/ assessment plan
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Advanced candidate resourcing
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Advanced candidate attraction, utilizing Luneus’ marketing team for Brand positioning
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Only fully assessed candidates presented for review
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Management of hiring process, including competing opportunities
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Offer presentation & onboarding support
is this for you?
Project
Fully outsourced solution, for a fixed period of time, for those looking to upscale.
what’s included
- Everything in Partnership
- Dedicated talent team
- Hiring strategy development
- Enhanced candidate management with applicant tracking system (ATS)
- Project Management of complete process
is this for you?
TaaS
Talent-as-a-Service is a subscription based fully outsourced talent acquisition solution.
what’s included
- Everything in Partnership
- EVP/ Employer Branding design and articulation
- Full onboarding management
- Data, Reporting & Insights on sourcing, funnel health & candidate flow
- Technology & Infrastructure
- Scalability & Flex capacity
- Continuous improvement
is this for you?
Search
Targeted leadership appointments, delivered discreetly and efficiently, for those seeking exceptional executive talent
what’s included
- Everything in Partnership
- Job description consultation
- Market mapping & competitor analysis
- Confidential search
- Advanced profiling to assess soft skills and cultural fit
- More in-depth interview process
- Complex offer navigation
is this for you?
Feedback from our clients
“I cannot believe how fast Luneus found qualified candidates on a tough position to fill. I was faced with a difficult choice of which qualified candidate would be best to hire, which is always a good problem to have.”
Clients rate us 96% at our client suitability
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Dennis Hernandez
Hiring Manager at Epiq Solutions
“The team successfully placed 20 candidates with us over the course of 5 months, building good relationships with hiring managers at all levels of the company, influencing the hiring process and juggling shifting priorities well.”
Our clients rank us 97% at consulting to their needs
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Elliot Doyle
Head of Talent Acquisition at Orbex
“It was clear to me that you gained a thorough understanding of the market, triaged the candidates efficiently, and cut the negotiations to a minimum. This is a critical role that has not been properly filled and we have been suffering for close to a year as a result. Muhanned seems to be an excellent candidate. I am genuinely excited to be working with him. Thank you so much for a job—very—well done! We will be a stronger organization for it!!!”
Our clients rank us 96% at understanding job requirements
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Lawrence Oberfeld
Vice President, Operations at Xiphos Systems Corporation
Luneus enabled Epiq Solutions’ growth through TaaS, from critical hires to a $1.1B acquisition
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19
Successful hires in 2026
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100%
Retention across 2026 hires
