Partnership

Defense & space recruitment partnership

A partnership-based recruitment solution for organizations that want a trusted, go-to
hiring partner for one-off or intermittent hiring needs.

The Luneus Partnership solution is designed for clients who value quality, insight, and
consistency, and prefer to work with a recruiter who understands their business and
delivers reliably, without full outsourcing or long-term commitment.

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At a glance:

What is the Luneus
partnership solution?

The Partnership solution is a preferred recruiter relationship, where Luneus acts as your go-to hiring partner for one-off or intermittent roles.

Instead of re-briefing new agencies for every hire, clients work with Luneus repeatedly because we understand their business, expectations, and hiring standards. Each role is carefully scoped, candidates are clearly specified, and delivery improves as context builds.

This model offers flexibility while maintaining quality and consistency, without a long-term commitment.

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When organizations choose
a partnership model

The partnership solution is most often used when:

Hiring needs are one-off or intermittent

Quality and fit matter more than speed or volume

They don’t want to re-onboard a new agency for every hire

They want a preferred or go-to recruiter

Internal TA teams want a trusted external partner

Flexibility is preferred over project or subscription modelsr

How the partnership solution works

Our approach is structured, collaborative, and designed to scale with your needs.

01

Role scoping and specification

We take time to properly define each role, success criteria, and expectations.

02

Targeted candidate sourcing

We identify and engage candidates aligned to both requirements and culture.

03

Quality-first screening

Candidates are assessed against agreed criteria before being presented.

04

Coordinated interview process

We manage communication, feedback, and candidate experience throughout.

05

Repeat engagement, improved outcomes

As the relationship develops, hiring becomes faster and more effective.

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Partnership vs other hiring models

Why not just
hire in-house?

Hiring in-house makes sense when demand is steady and the team has capacity.
Partnership is used when hiring is intermittent, specialist, or hard to resource efficiently with internal teams alone

How is this different
from project or TaaS?

Partnership is a preferred, go-to hiring relationship used on a role-by-role basis.
You engage Luneus when you need to hire, without committing to a fixed scope, timeline, or embedded model.

Why organizations choose Luneus

Selected examples of how organizations work with Luneus as a trusted, go-to hiring partner.

Case Study

Luneus enabled Epiq Solutions’ growth through TaaS, from critical hires to a $1.1B acquisition

Case Study

How Luneus Helped Epiq Solutions Hire 24 Engineers in 12 Months and Reach $100M in Annual Revenue

Case Study

How Luneus Supports KDC Projects Through Talent as a Service

Case Study

How Luneus Enabled Orbex to Secure Its Next Funding Phase

Who you’ll work with

Every Partnership engagement is supported by experienced recruiters with deep market knowledge.

Clients work with consistent points of contact who understand their business and can step in quickly for one-off or repeat hiring needs.

Dan Claridge

Head of Client Partnerships

Daniel Claridge is Head of Client Partnerships at Luneus, specializing in building high-performing engineering teams for space and emerging technology companies across the US and Canada.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Answer to common questions from U.S. space employers

Still have questions? Our team is happy to help.

Is Partnership suitable for one-off hires?

Yes. Partnership is effective for one-off hires, particularly for hard-to-fill, urgent, or program-critical roles. Teams rely on it when internal hiring capacity is limited or when specialized talent is needed quickly. It offers rapid access to pre-qualified engineers without disrupting ongoing work.

Do we need to commit to a long-term agreement?

No long-term commitment is needed. Partnership offers flexibility, enabling teams to engage as hiring demand increases or delivery risks arise. Some organizations use it for short-term needs, while others continue to hire amid persistent hiring pressure.

What types of roles does Partnership support?

Partnership supports specialized technical and operational roles in Defense & Space programs, such as embedded software, RF engineering, systems engineering, DevSecOps, avionics, and FPGA/ASIC. The focus is on hard-to-fill positions where delays could impact program delivery.

How does this work alongside our internal TA team?

Partnership extends internal TA rather than replacing it. Internal teams manage ongoing hiring and employer branding, while Partnership addresses high-priority, hard-to-fill, or urgent roles. It reduces pressure by handling sourcing, qualification, and shortlist delivery, allowing TA to focus on broader workforce planning.

Why not just use multiple agencies?

Using multiple agencies often introduces noise, duplication, and inconsistent candidate quality. Partnership provides a more controlled and aligned approach, with a single team that understands your program requirements, technical environment, and hiring constraints. This reduces coordination overhead and improves shortlist relevance.

Why should we use Luneus instead of hiring in-house?

Internal hiring works best under stable conditions with predictable demand. Most Defense & Space teams operate under fluctuating program pressure, tight timelines, and constrained talent pools. Luneus supports moments where hiring directly impacts delivery. This includes accessing passive, execution-ready engineers, reducing time-to-hire for critical roles, and maintaining hiring momentum without overloading internal teams. The focus is not on filling roles, but on ensuring programs have the capability required to stay on track when hiring becomes a bottleneck.