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Defense & space executive search

Targeted leadership appointments, delivered discreetly and efficiently, for space and
space-adjacent organizations seeking exceptional executive talent.

When leadership gaps slow execution or introduce risk, traditional hiring approaches
often fall short. Instead, organizations need a more targeted approach to identify
and secure senior leaders who can deliver under pressure.

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What is the Luneus
Search solution?

Luneus Search provides targeted executive search services for defense and space sectors,
specializing in high-impact leadership placements.

We partner with boards, founders, and senior teams when leadership decisions influence
execution, growth, or risk. Our approach targets a select group of passive senior leaders
who are not accessible through traditional hiring methods.

Choose this solution when precision is essential, and errors carry significant consequences.

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How the Luneus Search Solution Works

Our executive search process is intentionally focused, discreet, and outcome-driven.

01

Leadership Mandate

Define success, context, and expectations.

02

Targeted Mapping

Identify a focused universe of aligned leaders.

03

Discreet Engagement

Confidential outreach to passive executives.

04

Rigorous Evaluation

Assess judgment, delivery, and fit.

05

Managed Close

Guide decision-making through offer and transition.

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Why organizations choose Luneus

Selected examples of how Luneus supports organizations during high-impact leadership moments.

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 Luneus Search engagement is led directly by senior partners.
We don’t delegate critical leadership searches or hand them off mid-process.

Clients work with experienced search leaders who understand the stakes of executive appointments and
manage each search with discretion, focus, and accountability from start to finish.

James Roadnight

Managing Director

James Roadnight is Managing Director of Luneus, leading the expansion of a space and defence engineering talent business across the US and Canada, with a background in scaling recruitment.

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 the most common search solutions questions from U.S. space employers

Still have questions? Our team is happy to help.

Is this an executive search service or general recruiting?

This is a dedicated executive search solution. We focus on targeted leadership appointments where discretion, judgment, and execution experience are critical—not volume hiring or inbound recruitment.

What types of roles is the Search Solution designed for?

The Search Solution supports senior and critical hires across engineering, program leadership, and technical management. This includes roles such as CTO, VP Engineering, Chief Systems Engineer, Program Director, and other positions where decision authority, technical depth, and delivery accountability are tightly linked.

How is executive search different from your other solutions?

Search is used when the role carries long-term impact on program success, technical direction, or organizational capability. It involves deeper market mapping, targeted outreach, and structured evaluation.

Other solutions are typically used to support ongoing hiring volume or execution capacity. Search focuses on precision, alignment, and long-term fit in roles where the cost of a wrong hire is high.

Who leads and runs the search?

Each search is led by experienced consultants who understand Defense & Space hiring environments, including clearance constraints, technical specialization, and program delivery pressure. The process is handled end-to-end, from market mapping and outreach through to shortlist development and offer alignment.

How confidential is the search process?

Search is conducted with a high level of confidentiality. Many senior engineers and leaders in Defense & Space do not engage in public hiring channels, so outreach and conversations are handled discreetly. This protects both the hiring organization and candidates, while enabling access to talent that would not typically be visible in open markets.