Providing engineering talent to businesses whose products really matter.

Aegis Search connects electrical engineers with defense and space companies across the USA, and give our clients the competitive edge in securing talent for their engineering teams.

We bring over 15 years of recruitment experience in the electrical space, focusing exclusively on providing defense &amp; space businesses with electrical, power electronics, and RF engineers.

Contact us directly:
Phone: <a href="javascript:void(0)" class="l7-phone-number">202-972-1100 </a>
Email: paul@aegis-search.com

Aegis Search

Aegis Search was formed to provide defense firms across the United States with top tier electrical design talent. With over 15 years experience in the market, we give our clients the competitive advantage in hiring the talent they need to hit their objectives.

Principal Recruiter & Founder

Murray McIntosh was launched almost a decade ago, out of the belief that recruitment should be about more than just making placements. We have taken a long-term consultative and innovative approach to all that we do and as a result have established ourselves as the recruitment partner of choice for the specialist areas and locations in which we operate. Success in our chosen fields has created the need to launch each respective area of Murray McIntosh as a stand-alone, unique, operating unit and specialist brand.

We have a proven track record and take pride in the range of solutions we have delivered. With the growth and continued support of our client base, candidates and supplier networks we continue to evolve and adapt our offerings to ensure we remain best in class. We believe in building partnerships to inform and enhance all that we do. Our growth story is still taking place, is ever-evolving, and as we move forward investment into our systems, industries, offices and people is continuously increasing. We are ambitious for more. We aren’t finished yet.

A large part of our focus will always be on growing experts, our single and most important USP. We develop our individuals to become highly informed, empowered consultants. Each member of our team is experienced in guiding a wide range of organisations through the often challenging recruitment/hiring landscape. Our success is inherently tied to our status as an organisation that challenges, consults and empowers. Our reason for pursuing this is simple. People’s careers deserve nothing less.

Murray

Working the embedded & electronics market, I mapped out a new area for the business in the USA.

Associate Director - USA

As below, but with additional responsibility of increasing our service offering and exploring new technical markets. Mapped out the mechanical design market alongside continuing my work in the embedded & electronics area. Also acted as account manager for our larger clients. 

Principal Consultant

Recruited to start up and develop a new market sector for Murray McIntosh and Associates. From scratch, developed a organically grown candidate database, and built a client pool. Technical areas I focused on were primarily embedded software and electronics design in the Thames Valley and South East areas. 

Senior Consultant

Progressive is an international recruitment consultancy that provides specialised permanent and contract recruitment services to the  IT, Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare, Telecommunications, Construction and Engineering Industries.

Progressive have offices in 8 international locations:

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At Progressive we know your time is precious. Progressive also knows filling a position or looking for a job can be demanding on your time, taking you away from doing the things that you want to do. Progressive's premier recruitment service has been designed so that you can capitalise on your time as they take care of your recruitment requirements. Quite simply, we do the hard work so you don’t have to.

With over 20 years in the recruitment business -and specialising in the key areas of Engineering, Construction, Health, IT, and Pharma - progressive have the experience and market knowledge to ensure you exceptional results, every time.

When it comes to your recruitment needs, trust Progressive.

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A global business delivering local expertise, knowledge and solutions

Progressive Recruitment delivers first-class service, talented professionals, wide-ranging career opportunities and recruitment solutions to local sectors and markets. We work across the key sectors of engineering, health, public sector, IT and pharma, matching candidates to their ideal role on both an international and local level.

As our global reach continues to grow, so do our sector specialists teams. With offices and opportunities spanning four continents, both clients and candidates can be assured that they only partner with experts in their industry. We know our locations, our markets and the local talent and solutions that will work best for a client. 

During our 20 successful years in the recruitment industry, we have developed in line with the changing needs of our customers and clients; forecasting sector trends and responding to industry change. We offer the experience and market knowledge to ensure our clients and candidates receive exceptional results, every time.

Recruitment Consultant - Embedded and Electronics

Paul Dennett

Firmware Engineer needed for hybrid work in Lafayette, CA. Must have C/C++ proficiency for embedded systems, experience with STM32CubeIDE, sensor calibration, IoT devices, cellular/LoRa tech, and power optimization. Work on solar-powered wildfire detection systems. Russian-speaking a plus. No visa sponsorship. Salary: $130K-$180K.

Lumin Shang

VanThang "VT" Nguyen

Thomas L.

Constantine D.

Balapranesh Elango

Traditional outdoor fire detection methods have repeatedly failed at detecting fires early enough, resulting in huge wildfires destroying the environment and causing billions of dollars in damage, year after year. Torch has taken a radically new [and simply more effective] approach compared to watchtowers, satellite imagery, or ultra-expensive camera equipment. Torch consists of distributed solar-powered IoT devices that are installed in just a few minutes. Our highly affordable price point allows for wide adoption: from consumers looking to protect their private property, to agriculture and vineyard owners, to utility companies and governments.

Torch Sensors

We are seeking a skilled Firmware Engineer with Algorithmic skills to join our team. The successful candidate will be a versatile engineer capable of working on various aspects of our firmware development, from low-level programming to IoT implementations and algorithm optimization as well as electronics testing/debugging and optimizing power consumption.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Develop firmware for STM32 microcontrollers reading data from several&nbsp; sensors ( such as to read images from an RGB imaging camera through a DCMI interface, other devices with I2C and SPI protocols).</li><li>Implement and improve fire detection algorithms</li><li>Collaborate on sensor calibration and field measurements</li><li>The firmware for sending data out through a cellular modem and LoRa network will also be needed.</li><li>Optimization of data transmission through cellular connectivity and through LoRa will be done first on the development boards followed by our own specific boards.</li><li>Optimization of power is extremely important as the devices will be solar powered, not plugged into any power sources.</li><li>Conduct comprehensive testing of electronic systems</li></ul>---------This is a critical hire as we transition from V1 to V2 of their product. The role will:<ol><li>Initial Focus (First Few Months):</li></ol><ul><li>Work directly with CTO Anton on V2 sensor development</li><li>Primary task: Programming and optimizing firmware for the new hardware</li><li>Expected to start in about a month when new V2 hardware arrives</li><li>Will receive SDK/support package from the engineering firm</li></ul><ol start="2"><li>Core Responsibilities:</li></ol><ul><li>Implement core device logic and power-saving modules</li><li>Optimize firmware for solar-powered operation</li><li>Program sensor interactions and data collection</li><li>Work with thermal cameras and multiple sensor types</li><li>Handle integration between hardware components</li></ul><ol start="3"><li>Evolution of Role:</li></ol><ul><li>Initially focused on pure coding/implementation</li><li>Will transition to more creative/strategic work:<ul><li>Calibration optimization</li><li>Algorithm improvements</li><li>Sensor measurement refinement</li><li>Field testing (including prescribed burn measurements)</li><li>Contributing to detection methodology</li></ul></li></ul>

Firmware Engineer

We cannot sponsor Visa's at the moment just because of the lengthy nature of the process. If we are able to do it very quickly then yes (if the candidate already has the process rolling and it can be done fast)

Flexible schedule with some in-person work required for hardware development

Washington, DC, hybrid, US Citizen with active TS/SCI clearance. Hands-on coder needed; 2+ years in C/C++ or Rust. Work on embedded systems, real-time OS, ARM/RISC-V. Collaborate with hardware engineers. Solve complex problems independently. No visa sponsorship. $100K-$250K.

Matthew Zhong

Alex Fontaine

Julian Beltz

At Palantir (NYSE: PLTR), we're helping the world's most important institutions use their data to solve their most urgent problems. Our software lets our customers integrate and analyze all of their data so they can answer questions that they couldn't before. From delivering disaster relief to building safer automobiles, we're honored to help make our partners better at their most important work. Together with our customers, we're building the future of national security, healthcare, energy, finance, manufacturing, and more. And we need bright minds from around the world to help us.

Palantir

Palantir is at the forefront of some of the most critical and challenging problems in the world. We develop alongside our customers everyday. Our customers span from the cloud to the frontline. As we adapt with them, we are building a new team focused on far-edge processing and secure connectivity to solve problems that can't be addressed with existing solutions. The novel software and hardware we develop will be used directly by end users across the USG and our allies.We are working on low SWaP-C custom hardware and embedded devices with limited compute and memory. This role requires an experienced software engineer who is well versed in low-level development in languages such as C/C++ or Rust. A successful candidate will have strong knowledge of computer architecture and software being developed in Real-Time OS (RTOS) and Linux environments.In this role you will:<ul><li>Develop high-performance software architectures that meet stringent security requirements.</li><li>Process high-bandwidth sensor and network data streams to provide real-time insights to customers.</li><li>Write bare-metal/RTOS embedded software for ARM/RISC-V targets to control System on Chips (SoCs) and FPGAs.</li><li>Collaborate with hardware engineers on board bringup, debug and testing of hardware/software interfaces.</li></ul>Requirements:<ul><li>2+ years of software development experience</li><li>Strong coding skills in compiled languages (Rust, C/C++, etc.)</li><li>Experience in hardware-software interfaces and buses such as I2C, SPI, PCI, AXI</li><li>Basic IP networking knowledge</li><li>US citizen with Active Clearance (TS/SCI preferred)</li><li>Ability to independently solve ambiguous, complex problems with minimal guidance</li></ul>

Embedded Software Engineer

Preference is availability to be in person in DC office at least a couple days a week

San Francisco, On-site: Hands-on builder for dexterous robots. Top university background, impressive projects/internships. Experience with interfaces like XBox, Oculus, Apple mouse. Bonus: robot arms. Finalized product (1,000+ produced). Custom PCB layout, analog/power electronics, rapid prototyping, hardware debugging. No visa sponsorship. Salary: $80k-$200k.

Thanh T. Tran

Alexander Mauger

We're putting dexterous robots to work in the real world, right now. Our team drives breakthroughs in high-performance runtimes, low-latency cross-continent control, novel teleoperation devices, robust inference algorithms, and more. We were the first company to deploy dexterous robots to solve meaningful customer challenges, performing a canonically difficult robotics task for months without failure. Modern infrastructure has become as intricate and dynamic as living organisms - requiring constant maintenance, monitoring, and care to thrive. We're creating an immune system that enables vastly more ambitious infrastructure projects, as robots can operate in environments and at scales that humans simply cannot.

Watney

We're looking for a hands-on builder—someone who loves integrating electronics, mechanics, and software into working systems. Previously, you might have built motor controllers for EV racing teams, designed custom sensor interfaces for autonomous vehicles, or prototyped novel robotics mechanisms. The systems you'll build will power thousands of deployed robots.

Mechatronics Engineer

Lead Sauron's hardware engineering team in SF, on-site, visa sponsorship available. Must have experience with small form-factor products, scaling hardware production, and leading teams. Engineering degree from top 20 school required. Prior VC-backed startup experience essential. Responsibilities include design, development, and integration of sensor pods and deterrence systems.

Kailash Hiremath

David Lu

Sauron protects your family and home, bringing the innovations of autonomous robots and self-driving cars to residential security. Our team is led by veteran entrepreneurs and roboticists, alumni of Zipline, Tesla, and The Boring Company. Sauron has raised an $18M seed round led by A* and Atomic with participation from other leading venture capital firms and angel investors, including 8VC and Flock Safety CEO Garret Langley.&nbsp;

Sauron

Sauron leverages state-of-the-art technology to build new perception systems for the home.



You’ll be the leader for Sauron’s hardware engineering organization. This group will be accountable for the hardware engineering disciplines in the design of sensor pods and deterrence systems. This includes conceptual and configuration design, performance, mechanical systems, structures design and analysis, integration, and electrical engineering efforts.

Lead Hardware Engineer

PhD in relevant field, CS background ideal. Must handle industrial robots (Kuka, Fanuc), ML in robotics, and proficient in C++, Python, Rust. Experience with robot kinematics/dynamics, robotic software for controls/motion planning. Based in Chatsworth, CA; must work on-site. No visa sponsorship. Salary $130-175k.

Ashe Wag

Machina Labs, founded in 2019 by aerospace and auto industry veterans, is an intelligent manufacturing company based in Los Angeles, California. Enabled by advancements in artificial intelligence and robotics, Machina Labs is developing software-defined factories of the future. The mission of the company is to develop modular manufacturing solutions that can be reconfigured to manufacture new products simply by changing the software. The company is currently working to build the first commercial robotic sheet metal forming machine. Machina Labs is funded and backed by major investors in the field of AI and Deep Tech.

Machina Labs

Job DescriptionAs a Robotics Software Engineering, you’ll have an opportunity to work as part of a team that designs, develops, and operates robotic systems that enable the next generation of manufacturing automation. You'll work with other engineers to implement the latest modern robotics methods on various industry platforms. You will be working with other team members to define requirements and put together industrial robotic systems.&nbsp;You will also contribute to integrating tooling and sensors (ATI, Keyence, etc.) and develop closed-loop control software to optimize process parameters in real time. &nbsp;A high degree of autonomy, ownership, and willingness to learn is required.&nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>Operate robots using your software and enable other team members to efficiently interface with the robots to test and implement new features.</li><li>Implementing trajectory planning and control of robotic end-effectors in real-time software.</li><li>Take part in the software development effort and take charge of the full development lifecycle.</li><li>&nbsp;Identify project priorities, software/hardware requirements, and design constraints with team members across multiple disciplines, and translate those into minimum viable systems.</li><li>Take part in design review meetings and provide feedback to the team.</li></ul>

Robotics Software Engineer

US citizens and green card holders only. We are bound by ITAR requirements and only able to hire US Persons (US Citizens or GC Holders).

Astro Mechanica needs a seasoned Senior Flight Software Engineer in San Francisco, CA. On-site work; no visa sponsorship. Must excel in C++, Rust, real-time systems, Linux kernel. Create software stack from scratch. Collaborate across disciplines. Salary: $130k-$200k. Ideal fit: experienced, autonomous, high-reliability software expert.

Samantha Reha

Astro Mechanica is reinventing supersonic aircraft from the engine forward. With the world’s first turboelectric adaptive jet engine — efficient at every speed — we're ready to revolutionize flight from national security to commercial aviation.

Astro Mechanica

Astro Mechanica is looking for a Senior Flight Software Engineer to join our growing team. The ideal candidate is excited to develop software that is used to control and fly our products. You will have the opportunity to help architect the full software stack including application, operating system, networking, and firmware. You will work closely with your peers to define and implement the requirements and overall software scope. Your work at Astro Mechanica will be fast-paced in a dynamic startup environment and will have a direct impact on our mission.

Senior Flight Software Engineer


ABOUT US:

Astro Mechanica is a fast-growing startup on a mission to reinvent supersonic aircraft. We’re an engineering collective innovating on engine, airframe, and systems that industry hasn’t in over 50 years. With the world’s first turboelectric adaptive jet engine — efficient at every speed — we’re ready to revolutionize flight from national security to commercial aviation.

WHO WE ARE:

We're a team of hardcore engineers who live and breathe aerospace. We’re generalists who each have subject matter expertise and operate in a flat organizational structure. We move fast and build world-changing technology in a pragmatic and competent workplace culture.

WHO YOU ARE:

Astro Mechanica is looking for a Senior Flight Software Engineer to join our growing team. The ideal candidate is excited to develop software that is used to control and fly our products. You will have the opportunity to help architect the full software stack including application, operating system, networking, and firmware. You will work closely with your peers to define and implement the requirements and overall software scope. Your work at Astro Mechanica will be fast-paced in a dynamic startup environment and will have a direct impact on our mission.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Develop highly reliable autonomous software systems and the simulations/infrastructure required to validate them.

Own all aspects of software development including design, test, and operations.

Work closely with other engineering disciplines to design and develop the overall aircraft systems.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, math, or science discipline and 4+ years of software development experience; or 6+ years of professional software development experience.

Experience in C++, Rust, or other systems programming language.

Experience building or working with real-time systems or distributed computing systems.

Experience working on embedded systems or the Linux kernel.

Proven skills in debugging, performance optimization, and unit testing.

Basic knowledge in controls, fluid systems, motors, or other physical mechanics. 

PERKS & BENEFITS:

Full healthcare, vision, and dental benefits

Competitive pay and transparent stock option plan

Flexible work environment

Self-managed and flexible time-off policy

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

At Astro Mechanica, we highly value in-office work to foster collaboration and strengthen our company culture. We consider working in the office five days a week an essential part of the employee's role.

Astro Mechanica is an equal opportunity employer. We proudly recruit and hire a diverse workforce and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Embedded Software Engineer in El Segundo, CA. On-site, no visa sponsorship. $130K-$200K. Key Requirements: C programming, microcontrollers, ST Microelectronics, embedded protocols (I2C, SPI, CAN BUS), low-level programming, board bring-up, electronics design, security clearance eligibility. Responsibilities: Develop firmware for Neros drones, software bring-up for new PCBs. Avoid defense primes; consumer electronics experience preferred.

David McCarthy

Neros is transforming a defense industry mired in costly, behemoth machinery—to circumvent a looming vulnerability gap, to give dismounted soldiers a fighting chance against tanks, and ultimately, to get as many humans off the battlefield as possible.While consumer technology is evolving by bounds on the smaller-cheaper-better path, U.S. defense technology wallows in the large, centralized, and wildly expensive paradigm. Our air, land, and sea machinery budget is staggering; yet these large assets can still be vulnerable to very small weapons. When swarm technology comes into its own, the asymmetry will escalate. Nowhere is the pattern more glaring than in small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS)—drones.&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.sequoiacap.com/article/partnering-with-neros-next-gen-drones-made-in-america/">https://www.sequoiacap.com/article/partnering-with-neros-next-gen-drones-made-in-america/</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/drone-startup-neros-raises-funding-sequoia-eyes-supplies-ukraine-us-military-2024-05-20/">https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/drone-startup-neros-raises-funding-sequoia-eyes-supplies-ukraine-us-military-2024-05-20/</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-ZlkyWm-Rc">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-ZlkyWm-Rc</a>We are obsessive about vertical integration, developing a full suite of technologies including custom radios, compute, power electronics, ground stations and more. Neros has an engineering first culture that allows engineers to build the systems of their dreams.

Neros Technologies

a drone that goes 0-60 in one second and can blow up a tank

The embedded team at Neros writes the code that brings our products to life. They write extremely low level code for custom hardware.This role serves individual contributors from Developing (~2 YOE) - Principal level, with a bias towards mid stage ICs

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