Aerospace and Defense
Engineering, Workforce & Technology Solutions for Mission-Critical Programs
Workforce and business technology solutions for the aerospace and defense industry, from cleared engineering talent to fully managed engineering delivery teams.
Aerospace and defense programs move at mission speed. Judge closes capability gaps, embeds specialized engineering talent, and modernizes the systems that keep your programs on schedule, as a single workforce and technology partner.
Government Clearance | TS/SCI
Judge Technical Services is a Department of Defense TOP SECRET facility. We can obtain, hold, and maintain up to and including TOP SECRET/SCI level clearances.
CAGE CODE: 1RMR8
What We Do
Our Services
- ✓ Managed Engineering Services: Dedicated engineering teams that Judge builds, leads, and runs
- ✓ Talent & Executive Search: Individual technical and executive talent through direct hire, contract, or contract-to-hire
- ✓ IT Consulting: Modernize A&D systems through digital transformation
- ✓ Learning & Change Management: Help your workforce adopt new technology
How We Engage
Managed delivery: Judge owns team leadership, performance, and results. Scale with Core-Flex, a committed core team that grows with your program, or Resource as a Service, fractional specialists when you need them.
Team augmentation: highly skilled engineers who report directly to your organization
Why Judge?
Security Clearances & NISP Participation
Judge Technical Services is a Department of Defense TOP SECRET facility and a participant in the National Industrial Security Program (NISP). We can obtain, hold, and maintain security clearances up to and including TOP SECRET/SCI. CAGE Code: 1RMR8.
Contract Vehicles & Regulatory Compliance
Judge Technical Services holds CAGE Code 1RMR8 and supports engagement through the NAICS code(s) found here. Our aerospace and defense engagement is delivered with attention to the regulatory frameworks that govern defense work, including ITAR/EAR, DFARS 252.204-7012, and CMMC Level 1.
Centers of Excellence
Dedicated recruiting and sales centers in Washington, DC; Tacoma, WA; Wayne, PA; and Denver, CO — focused exclusively on sourcing government, aerospace, and defense talent across mechanical, hardware, analysis, and IT disciplines.
Digital Transformation and Talent Base
From cloud migration to large language model (LLM) integration and AI-powered robotics, we have the digital capabilities and talent to build what's next.
Featured Resource - Case Study
View all ResourcesSee how Judge helped a major aerospace company build out its internal recruiting capability, fast.
Global Aerospace Company Sustains Momentum Across Critical Programs During a Period of Rapid Growth
An American global aerospace company that develops, manufactures, and services commercial airplanes, defense products, and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries required a staffing partner to help fill 50+ recruiter and onboarding specialist roles. The company employs over 140,000 people in both traditional and contract roles across the United States and 65+ other countries.
Read more about Global Aerospace Company Sustains Momentum Across Critical Programs During a Period of Rapid Growth
Our Aerospace and Defense Capabilities
Managed Engineering Services
Aerospace and defense programs don't run on standard hiring timelines. Judge builds and manages dedicated engineering teams aligned to your program, so work moves as soon as the engagement is initiated.Top Challenges for A&D Program Leaders
Specialized Skills in Short Supply
MBSE, RF and radar, and propulsion skills are increasingly hard to source and retain.
Continuous Coverage, Not One-Time Hires
Multi-year programs need a talent pipeline that holds up when people leave.
Standard Hiring Can't Keep Pace
Once a contract is awarded, the work needs to move immediately.
Delivery Risk Without a Dedicated Team
One point of accountability keeps delivery risk off your desk.
Core-Flex Teams
A committed core team sized to your baseline workload, with the flexibility to scale up when the program demands it.
Resource as a Service (RaaS)
Fractional access to specialized engineering skills, engaged only when you need them.
All Managed Capacity Engagements Include:
- ✓ A dedicated Engagement Manager
- ✓ A technical delivery lead
- ✓ Global PMO support
- ✓ Documented playbooks
- ✓ Quarterly business reviews
We scope each engagement around your program. Use the full structure, or keep only the pieces that fit.
What You Gain
Speed to Delivery
A team built and ready before the clock starts.
Single Point of Accountability
A dedicated Engagement Manager who owns team performance and serves as your main contact.
Flexible Team Modeling
Scale up with Core-Flex or tap fractional experts with RaaS as program needs shift.
Documented Continuity
Playbooks capture how your program is supported for seamless knowledge transfer.
Cross-Industry Bench
Recruiting depth across aerospace, defense, and engineering-intensive fields.
Governance & Performance
Quarterly business reviews and performance reporting in every engagement.
Engineering Disciplines & Technology
Mechanical & Electrical Engineering
Thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, materials science, and structural design.
Roles: Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Hardware Engineer, Instrumentation & Controls Engineer, CAD Operator
Tech: SolidWorks, ANSYS, MATLAB/Simulink
RF and Radar Engineering
System design, development, and performance optimization for RF and radar systems.
Roles: Radio Frequency Engineer, Systems Engineer, Test Engineer, Hardware Engineer
Tech: HFSS, CST Studio, Keysight ADS
Model-Based Systems Engineering
Digital system models that improve design accuracy and traceability.
Roles: Systems Engineer, Software Engineer, Technical Writer
Tech: CATIA, Cameo, IBM Rhapsody
Logistics, PM & Planning
Program and project planning, execution, logistics coordination, and delivery governance from kickoff through close.
Roles: Project Manager, Project Engineer, Planner/Scheduler, Cost Engineer, Estimator, Contract Administrator, Buyer
Technology: Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, SAP, Oracle ERP, Jira, Confluence, Power BI, Deltek Cobra, EVMS
Embedded Software, Test & Integration
Design, integration, and testing of embedded hardware and software to validate performance and ensure operational readiness.
Roles: Software Engineer, Test Engineer, Validation Engineer, QA/QC Engineer
Technology: C, C++, Python, Rust, NI LabVIEW, TestStand, MATLAB/Simulink, VectorCAST, Jenkins, dSPACE, DOORS
Propulsion Engineering
Design, analysis, and qualification testing of propulsion systems.
Roles: Propulsion Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Test Engineer, Systems Engineer
Tech: ANSYS Fluent/CFX, GT-SUITE
IT Consulting
As the pace of change in the A&D space accelerates, Judge's aerospace and defense technology consultants apply deep expertise across infrastructure, cloud, and AI-enabled architectures to solve digital challenges of any size, from legacy system modernization to enterprise-wide transformation, including
Talent and Executive Search
For individual and executive-level hiring needs, Judge's aerospace and defense specialists draw on deep recruiting reach and active talent pipelines across the country's key A&D hubs to source the technical, engineering, and leadership talent that keeps your programs staffed and on schedule, including:
- Washington DC/DMV (Maryland, Virginia)
- Los Angeles/Southern California
- Dallas-Fort Worth
- Florida Space Coast
- Huntsville, AL
- Philadelphia, PA
Learning & Change Management
When new technology outpaces workforce adoption, Judge's aerospace and defense learning and change management specialists combine organizational change management with custom learning programs to keep your workforce productive and mission-ready through every transition, including:
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Judge Technical Services is a Department of Defense TOP SECRET facility and participates in the National Industrial Security Program (NISP). We can obtain, hold, and maintain security clearances up to and including TOP SECRET/SCI.
Yes. Through Managed Engineering Services, Judge builds and manages dedicated engineering teams. Choose Core-Flex for a team sized to your baseline workload, or Resource as a Service for fractional access to specialized skills. Every engagement includes a dedicated Engagement Manager, a technical delivery lead, and Global PMO support.
Judge Technical Services holds CAGE Code 1RMR8 and supports engagement through the NAICS codes listed here. Our aerospace and defense work is delivered with attention to the regulatory frameworks that govern defense programs, including ITAR/EAR, DFARS 252.204-7012, and CMMC Level 1.
Meet The Team
Robert Spence Visit Robert Spence on Linkedin
VP, Enterprise Accounts Government, Aerospace and Defense
