Recruiter (Engineering + Aerospace and Defense Focus)

The Judge Group; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training program

Ongoing mentorship

Uncapped earning potential

Job summary

The Judge Group in Philadelphia is seeking early-career professionals for a recruiting role in the engineering and defense sectors. This position offers hands-on training, mentorship, and a clear growth path within a high-demand talent market.

Ideal candidates are motivated and coachable, with a strong interest in recruiting. You'll benefit from structured training, exposure to leadership, and the opportunity to build a lucrative career in a high-growth space.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of professional experience, recent graduates encouraged to apply.
• Highly motivated and coachable mindset.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support mission-critical programs in Aerospace and Defense sectors.
• Deliver specialized engineering talent where it matters.
• Engage with high-demand engineering roles.

Skills

Strong interest in recruiting

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Competitive mindset

Job description

Demand across our engineering and defense portfolio continues to accelerate, and we are making a strategic investment in building the next generation of high-performing recruiters. This is a unique opportunity for early-career professionals (0–2 years of experience) to break into one of the most competitive and high-demand talent markets—with hands‑on training, mentorship, and a clear growth path.

At The Judge Group, you will be trained to support mission‑critical programs across Aerospace and Defense and federal sectors, partnering with leading organizations to deliver specialized engineering talent where it matters most.

The Opportunity

You will begin your recruiting career at the center of a dynamic and technically specialized market, with structured training to build expertise across:

• Software, Systems, Aerospace, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering
• Cleared environments (Secret through TS/SCI+)
• Emerging areas such as defense technology, autonomy, and advanced systems

This is a high‑growth role with direct exposure to leadership, real responsibility early on, and the ability to quickly impact both delivery and revenue outcomes.

What We’re Looking For

• 0–2 year of professional experience (recent graduates encouraged to apply)
• Strong interest in recruiting, sales, or talent acquisition
• Highly motivated, competitive, and coachable mindset
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, performance‑driven environment

What You’ll Gain

• Comprehensive training program focused on recruiting fundamentals and technical markets
• Ongoing mentorship from experienced recruiters and leadership
• Exposure to high-demand engineering and defense sectors
• Clear progression path into senior recruiting and Account Executive roles
• Opportunity to build a lucrative career in a high‑growth space

Why Judge

• Access to significant engineering and technical job order volume driven by sustained market demand
• Uncapped earning potential aligned to performance
• A 56+ year organization with the scale, stability, and brand credibility to win in competitive markets
• Proven training and development model designed for early‑career success