Daniel Ernest helps space, aerospace and enterprise-technology companies hire mission-critical permanent, contract and executive talent across the UK, US and global markets.
Daniel Ernest is a specialist recruitment consultancy serving space, aerospace, ERP, CRM and executive leadership markets. DE Orbit is our dedicated space and aerospace recruitment practice.
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DE Orbit is our specialist space and aerospace practice, covering spacecraft, satellites, launch, ground systems, mission operations, space data and advanced aerospace engineering.
See how DE Orbit hires space and aerospace teamsSAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Salesforce and Infor talent for implementations, migrations and long-term platform teams.
Browse our ERP and CRM hiring capabilityRetained search for C-suite, board and senior leadership appointments across technology-led and mission-led organisations.
Read about our executive and board appointmentsTo help tens of thousands of people every year discover their perfect career
We combine industry expertise with a personalised approach to find the perfect talent for your organisation.
Recruiters that listen, discuss, and understand your unique hiring needs to deliver perfect matches.
We focus on quality over quantity, presenting only candidates that truly align with your requirements.
Source the best talent from anywhere in the world, regardless of position or location.
We're nothing short of experience, results, and focus—delivering excellence every step of the way.
With years of experience in recruitment consulting we have learnt it's not about Daniel Ernest, it's not about the consultant you are talking to – it's about you! We ask questions, we listen and we fact find some more, then we lean in with care.
Stories, insights, and ideas from the people building the future of the space industry.
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Aleksander Lidtke of Astroscale Holdings joins the Space Curious Podcast to unpack the invisible threat of space debris.
Frank Blau joins the Space Curious Podcast on how the way we structure data shapes the stories we tell with it.
Sian O'Shea joins the Space Curious Podcast on how satellite communications are rebuilding the internet.
Ainara Santa Eufemia joins the very first Space Curious Podcast on space, purpose, STEM, and why the next generation matters.
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