Connecting talented people with great companies in the defense and aerospace industries.
Staffing Done Right
Defense Search is the premier specialized staffing firm servicing the defense and aerospace industries. In addition to having more fun, we are dedicated to your success by matching the best talent with leading organizations. Our process is designed to be smooth and efficient – making the best matches seamless.
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Featured Candidates

Supplier Quality Engineer
San Diego, CA
- BS in Industrial Technology
- 4 years’ experience
- Excellent stability
- Performed internal and supplier audits
- Coordinated MRB
- Writes and reviews all NCR’s on nonconforming and scrap metal
- Writes and reviews SCAR’s, CAR’s, RCCA/CAPA using 8D and 5Y system

Accountant
San Diego, CA
- Degrees in Accounting and Engineering
- 16 years of defense accounting experience
- CostPoint experience
- Comfortable with full cycle accounting

Quality Manager
Inland Empire, CA
- 15+ years’ diverse Quality Experience
- Strong CNC Machine Shop knowledge
- Extensive CMM inspection experience
- Expertise in batch tracking, lot control and inspection plans
Search Openings
Defense Search is constantly seeking talented individuals who are looking for the next step in their career. We match the top employees in the defense and aerospace industries with the foremost companies; spelling success for both candidate and company every day. Click below to explore an up-to-the-minute overview of our openings.
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Board Of Excellence
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You have kept me in the loop since day one, pushed my resume and I know that you truly have my best interest at heart. Thank You!
— Stacy, Candidate
...You’ve done a very good job finding candidates! This isn’t an easy position to recruit for.
— Scott, Client
Thank you so much for the email and, more so, for being such an advocate. It's apparent to me that you are not only very good at your job, but that you also enjoy it.
— Candidate