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.
San Diego Business Journal’s Fastest Growing Companies for 6 consecutive years and counting.
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.
Looking For The Best Employees In The Market? Do You Demand Excellence From Your Recruiting Partners?
Defense Search is dedicated to your success. Click below to learn more about partnering with the premier staffing and recruiting firm.
1648
Careers changed
163
Pints of Beer Consumed QTD
73
People we helped Zökceed last week
11
Office Record for Most "Spirit Days" Won
Board Of Excellence
We pride ourselves on our service and we’re thrilled when clients and candidates share their experiences about us.
I’ve been really impressed with the quality of candidates you’ve been sending over and I’m so appreciative of your work. My weekend will be much more relaxing knowing we have some solid people interviewing for these roles.
— Client
I have interviewed and spoken with other recruiters before but by far this has been the best experience. You and Amanda have been great with feedback and details. I have never been prepped and ready for an interview like that before. It feels good not to be ghosted and a team of people looking out for you.
— John, Candidate
Thank you so much for all your support and patience across all 3 business units. We are difficult customers! I am more than grateful for your service and attention to detail. Thank you, Angela. You are very talented at what you do, and I am lucky to have you on the team.
— Mark, Client