For Candidates

Your Service Built This. Let Us Help You Use It.

LockLeed places transitioning servicemembers and veterans into direct hire civilian careers. Operations, engineering, defense, manufacturing, leadership. Free for candidates. Always.

Free for Candidates All Branches Welcome TS/SCI Cleared Roles Operations & Leadership Manufacturing & Technical Direct Hire Only
What We Do Differently

We Start With You

Most recruiters have a list of open jobs and try to fit you into one. LockLeed starts with your background, preferences, family situation, and goals — and finds opportunities that actually match.

We've been where you are. We understand what military experience is worth in the civilian market and how to communicate that to employers who need to hear it.

The Process For You

From Conversation to Offer

Submit your resume or apply to an open role. A LockLeed recruiter calls within 48 hours. We interview you to understand you well enough to represent you properly — then we match you to roles and submit you with our full endorsement.

Our fee is paid by the employer. This costs you nothing.

Your Service Built This. Let Us Help You Use It.

Browse the live job board or submit your resume directly. A LockLeed recruiter will be in touch within 48 hours.

Browse Open Roles
Who We Place

Every Branch. Every Role Type.

We work with transitioning servicemembers and veterans across all branches and career fields.

Officers (O1–O6) ⭐

JMOs, company commanders, field grade officers — placed into operations, program management, and executive leadership.

Senior NCOs (E6–E9) 🎖

First Sergeants, Sergeant Majors, Master Chiefs — placed into plant management, operations supervision, and logistics leadership.

Technical Specialists ⚙

MOS/AFSC-specific technical talent — aircraft mechanics, systems engineers, cyber operators, maintenance technicians.

Cleared Professionals 🔒

Active Secret, Top Secret, or TS/SCI clearances — placed with defense contractors, IC agencies, and cleared private sector clients.

Logistics & Supply Chain 🚛

92A, 88M, logistics officers — placed into civilian logistics management, procurement, and distribution leadership.

Manufacturing & Industrial 🏭

Veterans with maintenance or operations backgrounds placed into manufacturing plants and industrial facilities nationwide.

Why Work With Us

What You Get When You Work With LockLeed

01 — Always FreeOur fee is paid by the employer. Candidates never pay for placement, coaching, introductions, or any part of the process.
02 — Military-First NetworkOur clients specifically seek military talent. You're matched where your service is valued.
03 — Fast PlacementsOnce in our pipeline, expect introductions to qualified opportunities within 5–10 business days.
04 — Cleared Role AccessWe specialize in cleared positions from Secret to TS/SCI. If you hold an active clearance, we have clients who need you right now.
The Candidate Process

Five Steps from Application to Offer

Most candidates go from first conversation to first interview within two weeks. Here's the full path.

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Step One

Apply or Submit Resume

Use the live job board on our Careers page or email your resume directly to info@lockleed.com. Include your branch, MOS/AFSC, separation date if applicable, and any active clearances.

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Step Two

Recruiter Call

A LockLeed recruiter reaches out within 48 hours to learn your background, goals, timeline, and preferences. This is a conversation, not a sales pitch — we're trying to understand you well enough to represent you properly.

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Step Three

LockLeed Interview

We conduct a structured behavioral interview — about an hour. This builds your profile for clients and gives us the depth to write a thoughtful endorsement when we submit you. You'll get coaching feedback as part of the process.

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Step Four

Matched to Open Roles

We match your profile to active client openings — sometimes immediately, sometimes when a role opens that fits. When we submit, you get our written endorsement and a full briefing on the company, the role, and the people you'll meet.

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Step Five

Client Interview & Offer

You interview with the client. We prep you beforehand and debrief afterward. When you receive an offer, we help you evaluate it — and negotiate if needed. We support you through the start date and check in throughout your first year.

Get Started

Start Your Civilian Career

Browse our open roles or submit your resume directly. A LockLeed recruiter will be in touch within 48 hours.