Aerospace & Defence

The Aerospace & Defence sector continues to demonstrate strong long-term resilience, driven by sustained investment in defence programmes, increased global demand for aircraft, and ongoing innovation across advanced engineering and manufacturing technologies. As programmes scale and regulatory requirements tighten, organisations across the sector face growing competition for highly skilled, security-cleared, and compliance-driven talent.

The UK remains a critical hub for aerospace and defence activity, supported by a strong pipeline of work across air, land, and naval programmes. With major organisations such as BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce headquartered in the UK, alongside Airbus operating across mainland Europe, the region plays a central role in design, development, manufacturing, and sustainment.

E3 Recruitment works as a specialist Aerospace & Defence recruitment partner, supporting OEMs, tier-one suppliers, specialist manufacturers, and engineering consultancies across the UK and Europe. Through established Preferred Supplier Agreements, we provide access to experienced professionals across the full programme lifecycle, from early-stage concept and design through engineering, testing, certification, production, and in-service support.

Our Aerospace & Defence team recruits across a broad range of disciplines, including design, stress and systems engineering, manufacturing and production engineering, quality and compliance, programme and project management, and MRO-related roles. We have particular experience sourcing AS9100-accredited engineers and professionals accustomed to operating within highly regulated, safety-critical, and defence-aligned environments, including those requiring enhanced governance and security awareness.

By combining sector insight, regulatory understanding, and proven recruitment delivery, E3 Recruitment supports aerospace and defence organisations in building capable, compliant teams that enable programme continuity, innovation, and long-term operational success within complex and highly controlled environments.