Aerospace & Defense Recruitment

Recruitment for BAE Systems

Strategic Executive Recruitment for BAE System

AXE TALENT was subcontracted to recruit two Chief Systems Engineers with top secret security clearance for on-site roles in the US

Challenges

  • Needed people on-site in New Hampshire with top secret security clearance
  • Limited candidate pool due to Nashua's small population and BAE's internal recruiting efforts
  • Lower base salary compared to private sector

Solution

  • Relocated candidates from high-cost states who were looking for an opportunity​
  • Negotiated a sign-on bonus and enhanced relocation package with BAE HR to balance a lower base salary while still attracting top skilled candidate
  • Expanded the search to nearby cities within an hour's commute and offered perks such as Ph.D. tuition reimbursement to win top talent

VALUE

Hiring manager added top talent with active TS clearance to his team for critical technical and leadership roles 
One of the candidates was promoted to Director level within BAE Systems after a year