Defence & Aerospace
Specialist IT hiring for secure defence environments
Tech Recruitment Where Nothing Can Be Left To Chance
The global aerospace market was valued at approximately US $348 billion in 2025. It supports more than 11 million direct and indirect jobs worldwide, including airline staff, engineers, maintenance crews and manufacturers. Growth on this scale comes with technical pressure. Legacy systems, complex approvals, and environments where security can’t be compromised are part of daily operations.
That’s where our work starts. We support defence and aerospace programmes with IT recruitment that balances speed, scrutiny, and long-term planning. Our focus is on roles where secure infrastructure, operational resilience, and compliance are essential. That includes ERP, cybersecurity, cloud, and data analytics.
Every MA consultant works in one technology and one market. That means we understand how projects are structured, what’s at stake when things go wrong, and how to assess candidates for more than just technical ability.
Built for High-Stakes, High-Compliance Hiring
Hiring in this sector means balancing speed with scrutiny. Security checks, system restrictions, and multi-stage sign-off processes are standard. That means recruitment needs to be built around compliance, not just capability.
At MA, our consultants specialise in one technology and one market. That focus gives us a clearer view of what defence and aerospace hiring really involves, and how to adapt to it.
We support defence and aerospace clients by:
- Aligning searches with clearance, compliance, and infrastructure needs
- Building shortlists based on sector knowledge and real-world experience
- Advising on how to recruit without disrupting secure systems
- Supporting both contract IT roles and permanent IT recruitment
Our Leading Services
Defence and aerospace companies are under pressure to modernise. From ERP upgrades to cybersecurity resilience, the way teams are built is changing. We support it with IT recruitment services shaped around the pace, security, and compliance needs of this sector.
Contract recruitment
We move quickly when the project can’t wait. Whether it’s cybersecurity consultants for secure comms or ERP contractors to support upgrades, we place people with relevant sector experience who can get started with minimal onboarding.
Permanent staffing
We help build long-term teams that understand the complexity of legacy infrastructure and operational risk. That includes data analysts, infrastructure engineers, and permanent ERP and cloud specialists.
Executive search
We run targeted searches for leaders who can drive secure transformation. That includes IT Directors, Heads of Digital, and senior ERP architects with experience in high-compliance sectors.
Workforce management
We support clients with workforce planning, contractor oversight, and on-site resource coordination. Whether it’s multiple projects or cross-site mobilisation, we tailor support to fit the way your teams work.
Strategic consultancy
If you're rethinking your hiring model or preparing for digital change, we offer guidance on what skills are scarce, how competitors are hiring, and where to invest next.
The MA Difference
At MA, every consultant works in one technology and one market. That focus means when you’re hiring in defence and aerospace, you’re working with someone who understands the systems you rely on and the clearance requirements that come with them.
We combine deep sector knowledge with experience in cybersecurity, ERP and infrastructure transformation. That helps us move faster, build stronger shortlists and find people who are ready to deliver in secure, high-pressure environments.
Where Could Your Skills Take You Next?
From aerospace systems to secure cloud environments, your experience matters here. Defence and aerospace programmes need people who understand risk, regulation, and how to deliver under pressure — and that’s exactly who we work with.
Whether you're supporting operational systems, upgrading secure environments or leading transformation from the inside, we’ll connect you to projects where your skills can make a real difference.
We work with clients across Europe and North America who are building for the future and looking for people who’ve already delivered in complex environments.
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Ready to Build Your Defence Tech Team?
Whether you're hiring for secure infrastructure, data-driven operations or long-term transformation, we’ll connect you to people who’ve worked in these environments before. If you’re planning your next project, let’s make sure you have the right team in place.