Satellite, Space & Defence Recruitment

Yes – neuco specialises across the satellite, space and defence industry, covering everything from Earth Observation, launch and propulsion, and satellite communications, through to SmallSats, ground segment, unmanned systems, and national security programmes.

neuco recruits programme management, project management, systems engineering, product management, payload engineering, payload management, platform engineering, mission operations, AIT/AIV engineering, GNC, flight dynamics, EGSE/MGSE, GNSS, quality and product assurance, and commercial roles (sales/business development), with programme and project management among the highest-volume searches

Yes – neuco is a defence recruitment partner covering MoD, military, and government/defence programmes, including national security, C4ISR/C5ISR, tactical communications, RPAS, C-UAS, land, and sea/naval, with an established network of Security Cleared and Developed Vetting candidates for roles requiring clearance in these highly regulated programmes.

neuco operates on a truly global basis across satellite, space and defence, with established networks spanning The Americas, EMEA, APAC, and DACH.

neuco works mid-senior through C-level roles across satellite, space and defence, rather than entry-level or junior positions.

neuco partners with start-ups, scale-ups, and traditional primes – from VC/seed-funded businesses through to established organisations – typically in the 700–2,000 employee range rather than 10,000+.

neuco works as a flexible recruitment and hiring partner offering both bespoke and retained search, running from an in-depth consultation and targeted market search through candidate engagement and screening, shortlist submission, negotiation support, and post-placement follow-up.

Yes – neuco works exclusively on permanent placements within satellite, space and defence, and can run searches on a confidential or NDA basis where discretion is required.

Yes – neuco provides executive search as a specialist recruitment partner for senior and leadership hires, including CEO, COO, CRO, CPO, and GM-level placements, and full RPO (recruitment process outsourcing), including the option of on-site participation, for clients wanting to fully outsource all or part of their recruitment.

Beyond search, neuco offers Talent Advisory Services including salary benchmarking and talent mapping, plus access to sister company Ovyo for engineering team augmentation – the service is free for candidates, with fees paid by the hiring client.

neuco is embedded in the industry, attending events including Space Tech Expo Europe, SmallSat Europe, DSEI UK, GovSatCom Conference, MWC (GSMA), World Satellite Business Week (WSBW), and SATELLITE, and produces a dedicated podcast covering the sector.