Employer Solutions

Luneus partners with defense and space companies to align hiring goals,
streamline processes, and deliver critical talent. As industry specialists,
we provide agile, proactive solutions and an exceptional candidate
experience, allowing you to focus on your core objectives.

At a glance:

Everything you need to hire in the defense and space industry

Choose your hiring model

Partnership

Specialist recruitment solution for companies serious about hiring the best talent in the market.

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Project

Fully outsourced solution, for a fixed period of time, for those looking to upscale.

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TaaS

Talent-as-a-Service is a subscription based fully outsourced talent acquisition solution.

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Search

Targeted leadership appointments, delivered discreetly and efficiently, for those seeking exceptional executive talent

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Why defense & space companies work with Luneus

Specialized defense & space hiring — faster scaling, lower execution risk

When organizations move from planning to execution, hiring becomes a critical path risk.
Luneus helps defense, space and space-adjacent teams scale without sacrificing delivery quality, speed, or confidence.

Built for Defense & Space Programs That Are Ramping Fast

We support defense & space organizations at moments of rapid growth, when new awards, funding, or expansion push hiring beyond what internal teams can realistically handle.

Hiring for Interfaces, Integration, and Throughput

We hire with an execution-first view, aligning roles across teams so growth accelerates delivery instead of creating integration bottlenecks.

Access to Passive Talent Others Can’t Reach

We reach passive talent with proven delivery experience, giving clients access to people they can’t attract through inbound hiring alone.

Speed Without Compromising Quality or Eligibility

We deliver fast, credible shortlists while pre-filtering for ITAR, citizenship, clearance, location, and compensation, so speed never comes at the expense of quality or momentum.

48 HR Average Shortlist

+85% Acceptance Rate

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Who we have worked with

Case Studies

Each case study highlights a different way Luneus helps teams hire faster, smarter, and with less execution risk.

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

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

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How Luneus Supports KDC Projects Through Talent as a Service

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How Luneus Enabled Orbex to Secure Its Next Funding Phase

Feedback from our clients

What our clients say about working with Luneus

“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.”

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.”

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!!!”

Lawrence Oberfeld

Vice President, Operations at Xiphos Systems Corporation

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Frequently Asked Questions

Answer to common questions from U.S. defense & space employers

Still have questions? Our team is happy to help.

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

In-house hiring is effective when demand is stable and timelines are flexible. However, most Defense & Space programs face shifting requirements, tight deadlines, and limited talent availability.

Luneus is engaged when hiring challenges begin to impact delivery. This applies when internal teams reach capacity, roles require specialized or cleared expertise, or timelines do not permit lengthy hiring cycles. The goal is to maintain execution without program delays.

How quickly can Luneus deliver qualified candidates?

Timelines depend on role complexity and requirements such as clearance, specialization, and location. In most cases, initial shortlists are provided quickly by focusing on pre-qualified, execution-ready engineers rather than open-market candidates. Relevant in Defense & Space, where many senior engineers are not active in public hiring channels and need to be engaged directly.

What types of roles does Luneus specialize in?

Luneus supports technical and program-critical roles in Defense & Space, including embedded software, RF engineering, systems engineering, DevSecOps, avionics, FPGA/ASIC, and program leadership.

The emphasis is on roles that are essential to delivery, where delays or gaps create downstream risks in integration, testing, and deployment.

Does Luneus work with U.S.-based and cleared roles?

Yes. Luneus operates exclusively within the U.S. Defense & Space sector, supporting roles that require security clearance and compliance with ITAR and program-specific requirements.

This includes working within geographically constrained markets and engaging engineers who are already aligned with cleared environments.

How are Luneus’ services structured and priced?

Services are structured around how hiring demand shows up in real programs rather than fixed models. This can include ongoing support, targeted search, or project-based engagement, depending on where delivery pressure sits.

Pricing reflects the level of involvement, role complexity, and hiring conditions, with an emphasis on aligning costs with program impact rather than the volume of hires.

best in steady-state hiring. Luneus is built for moments when hiring becomes a bottleneck—rapid growth, hard-to-fill roles, tight timelines, or high execution risk. We extend your team by delivering fast, credible shortlists and accessing passive talent your in-house efforts can’t reach, without sacrificing quality or focus.