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Connecting elite aerospace, defence, nuclear and AME talent with mission-critical programs

MorEng is a specialist recruitment firm focused exclusively on aerospace, defence, and nuclear roles. We partner with highly regulated organizations to deliver technically vetted, security-cleared talent that performs from day one so you can stay focused on execution, compliance, and growth.

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Built for Aerospace, Defence and Nuclear. Nothing Else.

MorEng recruits aerospace, defence, and nuclear engineering, technical and leadership talent where technical depth and regulatory understanding are non-negotiable. Every search is tailored. No generic sourcing, no offshore guesswork, just qualified engineers, technicians and leaders who understand the environment they are stepping into.

Why MorEng?

80+

placements made by the MorEng team across their careers

95%

of our team’s placed candidates remain with clients

Talent Acquisition by Engineers

MorEng was built by professionals who have led engineering recruitment in aerospace, defence and nuclear. We understand technical language, program pressures, and regulatory constraints. That means fewer resumes, better candidates, and faster decisions.

No Retainer, Guaranteed Placement

You pay nothing until we make a hire, and we stand behind every placement. If a hire doesn’t meet your expectations, we replace them at no additional cost. Retained search is available for executive roles when it makes sense.

Rigorous Screening Process

Candidates are evaluated through structured technical interviews and competency validation aligned to aerospace standards. From embedded software and systems engineering to MBSE and advanced manufacturing, every candidate is assessed for real-world capability and program fit.

Complete Process Management

We manage the entire hiring lifecycle, from initial sourcing to onboarding. A dedicated MorEng liaison coordinates interviews, negotiates offers, and ensures a smooth transition for both client and candidate.

Regulatory and Certification Expertise

Proven experience recruiting within regulated aerospace environments, including ITAR, Controlled Goods Program (CGP), and Reliability/Secret clearance requirements. Familiar with AS9100 quality environments.

Inclusive Hiring

We run inclusive searches that respect ITAR and CGP citizenship and clearance rules, and we champion women entering engineering, technical and leadership careers.

MorEng was transparent throughout the entire search. They gave us honest assessments of candidates, including flagging concerns when they saw them, without ever pushing us toward a hire just to complete the search.

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Industries We Serve

Canadian Earth observation satellite in orbit above the Great Lakes

Space

Satellites, launch, and ground segment. We place Flight Software, GNC, Propulsion, Structures, Thermal, RF, Mission Ops, and Systems Engineers for Canadian space companies building for LEO, GEO, and deep space.

Royal Canadian Air Force fighter jet over the Rocky Mountains at sunset

Defence

Cleared engineering for primes and Tier 1/2 suppliers. Radar, EW, C4ISR, combat systems, naval, land, and air. ITAR and Controlled Goods Program aware across every search.

Aircraft maintenance engineer inspecting a turboprop engine in a hangar

Aviation & MRO

Engineering, technical and leadership talent for Canadian operators and MROs. Stress, Structures, Avionics, Powerplant, QA/QC, and Continuing Airworthiness, plus licensed AMEs for line, base, and heavy check.

Electric air taxi flying over the Toronto skyline at dusk

Advanced Air Mobility & UAV

eVTOL, unmanned, and autonomy programs. Flight Controls, Systems, Certification (TCCA, FAA), Test, and Integration engineers for the next generation of Canadian aircraft.

Nuclear

New builds, refurbishments, SMRs, and micro-reactors. We place Mechanical, Electrical, I&C, Safety Analysis, Licensing, Manufacturing, and Quality Engineers for reactor developers, utilities, OEMs, and precision suppliers. CNSC and CSA N285/N286 aware across every search.

Aerospace leadership team meeting in a boardroom overlooking an aircraft hangar

Executive & Leadership Search

C-suite, directors, and senior managers across space, defence, aviation, and nuclear. Confidential searches for VPs of Engineering, Program Directors, Site Leaders, and Operations executives, handled with discretion from first contact to offer.

2026 Market Info and Salary Guide

Hiring, getting hired, or benchmarking a team? Our 2026 Market Info and Salary Guide covers compensation bands, market demand, and hiring trends across Canadian space, defence, aviation, MRO, and nuclear, plus executive and leadership compensation. Based on live searches, candidate conversations, and offer data from across our network.

Engineering salary ranges by discipline and seniority
Clearance premiums and contract vs permanent splits
Hot-demand roles across space, defence, nuclear, and MRO
Regional snapshots for Ontario, Quebec, and Western Canada

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“When I looked out and saw Earth . . . something comes to life for you, an incredible emotion. You realize we need all the resources of every culture.”
Roberta Bondar, First Canadian Woman Astronaut