James Godfrey
Principal Aerospace Consultant
I am a Specialist Recruiter with over 12+ years of experience in the recruitment industry, having worked across Medical, Accountancy, and Technology sectors before transitioning into the European Aerospace market with Darwin Recruitment.
I partner with leading organizations across engineering and commercial domains, helping them identify, attract, and secure top talent to drive innovation in the rapidly evolving space industry across Europe.
I cover the full spectrum of the European aerospace sector, recruiting across both technical and commercial disciplines:
Engineering Specialties
- Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC/AOCS)
- Propulsion Systems
- Mechanical & Thermal Engineering
- Assembly, Integration & Test (AIT)
- Electrical Engineering (Avionics, RF, Power Systems)
- Software (Flight, Ground, Embedded)
- Payload & Instrumentation
- Optical Systems
Commercial Functions
- Sales & Business Development
- Marketing & Product Management
- Finance & Commercial Operations
With a deep understanding of the space industry’s unique talent requirements, I work closely with clients and candidates alike to ensure the right fit for both cutting-edge technical roles and strategic commercial positions.
James Godfrey’s Latest Vacancies:
Permanent
Senior AOCS EngineerSpace
GNC
Darwin Space are currently hiring for a Senior GNC/AOCS Engineer in the UK. This role is an exciting opportunity to See more…
to £80,000/year
England
Permanent
Business DeveloperSpace
Business Development / Sales
Darwin Space are hiring for a Business Developer on behalf of a business in Madrid, Spain. They are looking for See more…
to €60,000/year
Madrid
Spain
Permanent
Propulsion Test Team LeaderSpace
Launch Services / Propulsion
Darwin Recruitment are currently hiring for a Propulsion Test Team Leader in Toulouse. Reporting to the Chief Product Officer, you See more…
to €60,000/year
Toulouse
France
Permanent
Hybrid Propulsion LeaderSpace
Launch Services / Propulsion
Darwin Recruitment are currently hiring for a Hybrid Propulsion Leader in Naples. Reporting to the Chief Scientific Officer, you will See more…
to €60,000/year
Naples
Italy
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