James Godfrey

Principal 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.