Recruit Engineering, founded in 2010 by Sarah Chen, has grown from a small operation into a leading engineering talent acquisition firm with offices across the United States. With a team of recruiters from diverse engineering backgrounds, we specialize in serving a broad spectrum of engineering disciplines. Our holistic approach and commitment to understanding each engineering field’s unique challenges have positioned us as a go-to partner for companies and professionals across all engineering sectors. We pride ourselves on our technical breadth, integrity, innovation, and focus on interdisciplinary collaboration and sustainability. Our multidisciplinary expertise, extensive industry network, and customized recruitment strategies set us apart, allowing us to build the foundation for engineering innovation across industries.
Best of Staffing Client Award
ClearlyRated, 2026
Inc. 5000
Inc. magazine, 2026
America's Best Professional Recruiting Firms
Forbes, 2026
Best Engineering Recruiter, Nationwide
Top Business Awards, 2026
#2 Top Engineering Recruiters
Talent Hero Media, 2026
#2 Top Engineering Recruiting Firms
The Center for Recruiting Excellence, 2026
Our search for a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer seemed impossible until we partnered with this agency. Their deep understanding of our technical requirements and company culture was impressive. The candidates they presented were all top-notch, making our decision process both challenging and rewarding. We ended up hiring two exceptional QA Engineers instead of one, thanks to the high caliber of talent they brought to us. I can’t recommend their services enough for anyone looking to build a robust quality engineering team.
Our need for a Mechatronics Engineer specialized in soft robotics was urgent, and this agency understood the criticality of the role. They quickly identified candidates with the rare combination of skills in materials science, mechanical design, and control systems required for our innovative gripping solutions. The shortlist they presented included some of the most qualified professionals in this niche field, making our selection process both exciting and challenging. We successfully hired a brilliant Mechatronics Engineer who has already contributed to breakthroughs in our soft robotic actuator designs. Their recruitment expertise has directly impacted our ability to push the boundaries of soft robotics technology.
When we needed to expand our team with a Robotics Integration Engineer, this agency proved to be an invaluable partner. They demonstrated a deep understanding of the robotics landscape, including both hardware and software integration challenges. The candidates they sourced had the perfect blend of technical skills and practical experience we were looking for in autonomous mobile robotics. We ended up hiring an exceptional engineer who has since transformed our integration processes and improved our product deployment efficiency. The agency’s expertise in robotics recruitment is truly unmatched.
Our search for an experienced Computer Vision Engineer seemed impossible until we engaged this recruitment agency. They quickly grasped our unique requirements, including expertise in 3D vision systems and experience with collaborative robot applications. The caliber of candidates they presented was exceptional, each bringing a wealth of knowledge in modern computer vision techniques. We successfully hired not just one, but two Computer Vision Engineers, dramatically accelerating our perception capabilities for our collaborative robot arms. Their recruitment prowess has had a direct impact on our product development and market competitiveness.
As we expanded our collaborative robotics division, we needed to hire a Senior Control Systems Engineer quickly without compromising on quality. This agency delivered beyond our expectations, presenting us with a shortlist of highly qualified candidates, each perfectly aligned with our technical stack and control system methodologies. Their thorough screening process and industry insights saved us countless hours and ensured we only interviewed the most promising talent. Thanks to their efforts, we filled this critical role in record time, significantly boosting our capacity to innovate in the field of human-robot collaboration.
Finding a skilled Robotics Software Engineer with expertise in ROS was a daunting task until we partnered with this agency. Their deep understanding of our technical requirements and company culture was impressive. The candidates they presented were all top-notch, making our decision process both challenging and rewarding. We ended up hiring an exceptional engineer who has significantly accelerated our development of autonomous mobile robots. I highly recommend their services for anyone looking to build a cutting-edge robotics team.
Expanding our mobile testing capabilities was a top priority, and this agency proved to be an invaluable partner in our search for a Lead Mobile QA Engineer. They demonstrated a deep understanding of the mobile testing landscape, including both iOS and Android platforms. The candidates they sourced had the perfect blend of technical skills and leadership experience we were looking for. We ended up hiring an exceptional engineer who has since transformed our mobile testing strategies. The agency’s expertise in quality engineering recruitment is truly unmatched.
Our need for a Test Automation Architect was urgent, and this agency understood the criticality of the role. They quickly grasped our unique requirements, including expertise in CI/CD pipelines and experience with containerized test environments. The caliber of candidates they presented was exceptional, each bringing a wealth of knowledge in modern test automation frameworks. We successfully hired not just one, but two Test Automation Architects, dramatically accelerating our automation initiatives. Their recruitment prowess has had a direct impact on our product quality and release velocity.
Finding experienced performance testers is always a challenge, but this agency made it look easy. They presented us with a shortlist of highly qualified candidates for our Senior Performance Engineer role, each perfectly aligned with our technical stack and performance testing methodologies. The agency’s personalized approach and constant communication throughout the hiring process were refreshing. Thanks to their efforts, we were able to fill this critical role in record time, significantly boosting our capacity to ensure our products meet the highest performance standards.
As a rapidly growing company, we needed to scale our quality engineering team quickly without compromising on talent. This agency delivered beyond our expectations, helping us hire a Quality Engineering Manager and three Senior SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test) professionals. Their thorough screening process and industry insights saved us countless hours and ensured we only interviewed the most qualified candidates. The new hires have integrated seamlessly into our team and are already making significant contributions to our product quality.
Each industry calls for a different mix of experience. Explore the employer landscape in Kingsport below, then tell us where your next hire needs to contribute.
Develop materials and processes with engineers who understand the chemistry behind performance. Recruit for formulation, process development, scale-up and translating lab results into production.
Local and regional employers
A defense production line and a process plant call for different strengths. Hire for the specific materials, equipment, safety requirements and manufacturing responsibilities your opening covers.
Local and regional employers
Use these local figures as a starting point for your offer. Responsibilities, experience and the full compensation package will shape what it takes to hire.
| Role | Lower end of typical pay | Median / average | Upper end of typical pay | Measure and source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineer | $77,910 | $87,510 | $107,000 | BLS annual wages, May 2025; reviewed in 2026 |
| Electrical Engineer | $91,520 | $95,920 | $126,550 | BLS annual wages, May 2025; reviewed in 2026 |
| Industrial Engineer | $79,820 | $98,000 | $105,960 | BLS annual wages, May 2025; reviewed in 2026 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $83,950 | $94,560 | $128,350 | BLS annual wages, May 2025; reviewed in 2026 |
| Software Developer | $84,690 | $115,310 | $131,180 | BLS annual wages, May 2025; reviewed in 2026 |
BLS figures cover Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA and show 25th percentile, median and 75th percentile annual wages for May 2025, reviewed October 1, 2026. Related specialties may share an occupation category. BLS wages include commissions and production bonuses. Overtime, nonproduction bonuses and employer benefits are excluded.
Planning an early-career hire? Explore schools with relevant fields of study, then work with us to define the skills and experience your team needs.
Regional program in Johnson City offering ABET-accredited engineering technology concentrations in biomedical, construction, electronics and manufacturing.
Regional college in Knoxville with departments including chemical and biomolecular, materials science, mechanical and aerospace and nuclear engineering.
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