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Government Engineering Recruiter

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom
Boston, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/6/2026

Job opportunity for an Government Engineering Recruiter!!!


The ideal candidate should be able to manage territories effectively, identify promising leads, create compelling proposals, and deliver impactful presentations. Our utmost priority is to provide top-notch consulting services to our valued clients. This role requires high professionalism and expertise, and we look forward to finding the right candidate to help us achieve our goals.


  • Experience in recruiting for defense industry clients, including government contractors and private defense firms.
  • Proven track record of sourcing and placing highly qualified candidates in engineering roles, particularly in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, hardware engineering, and embedded systems disciplines.
  • In-depth understanding of the defense industry's unique hiring needs, security clearance requirements, and regulatory compliance standards.
  • Proficiency in utilizing applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other recruitment software to manage candidate pipelines and track progress.
  • Strong technical background in engineering disciplines, including hardware engineering and embedded systems, enabling effective screening and assessment of candidates' qualifications and skills.
  • Established network of industry contacts, including engineers, hiring managers, and industry associations, facilitating efficient talent acquisition.
  • Expertise in conducting candidate interviews, technical assessments, and reference checks to ensure candidate suitability and fit for specific defense projects.
  • Knowledge of emerging trends and technologies in defense engineering, hardware engineering, and embedded systems, enabling proactive talent sourcing and acquisition strategies.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills, essential for building rapport with candidates and securing successful placements in competitive defense engineering markets.


How will you contribute to the team?

  • Sourcing and recruiting qualified talent
  • Growing revenue and profitability for your portfolio of business
  • Creating and managing candidate pipelines and assessing candidate qualifications
  • Reviewing and prioritizing candidate activity including pre-screens and interviews
  • Negotiating and closing candidates with offers and starts
  • Actively networking within the local market


Requirements

  • 2 years’ experience preferred
  • Required from a PT staffing firm or “niche” (Government, Science, IT or Engineering) staffing provider
  • Experience in recruiting processes (can show proven success with regard to the recruiting process: sourcing, qualification, placement process, and temporary employee management).
  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Driven to succeed - solutions oriented
  • Excellent verbal/written communications and interpersonal skills
  • Highly networked and a connector of the best opportunities to the best talent
  • Defined experience deploying a social media strategy in your recruiting



Kelly Services is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, including, but not limited to, race, gender, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, sexual orientation and gender identity. Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law.



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