Common questions.

Atoms Technical is an engineering recruiting firm. We find and place systems, hardware, embedded, firmware, FPGA, RF and radar, PCB, power electronics, and DSP engineers, plus the technical leaders who run those teams.

Atoms Technical recruits for aerospace, defense, space, robotics, semiconductor, and advanced electronics companies, plus other teams building complex hardware and embedded products. Aerospace and defense are core verticals.

Individual contributors through VP of Engineering. Most searches are for experienced engineers, technical leads, managers, and directors.

Atoms Technical is based in Reno, Nevada, and recruits for clients across the United States.

Kat Restrepo, Founder. Kat has recruited systems, hardware, embedded, firmware, FPGA, RF, PCB, and power electronics engineers since 2012, and works directly with every client and candidate.

We don't lead with job postings and keyword matches. We get clear with the hiring manager on the real technical requirements, then interview candidates against them to confirm they have done the work. You see fewer resumes and better ones.

We offer contingency search and retained search, plus options for teams with several hires coming up. Reach out and we will talk through the right fit for your search.

Yes. Defense and aerospace are core verticals for Atoms Technical.

Yes. Atoms Technical is women-owned and minority-owned, and independently operated.

A conversation with the hiring manager about the role and the team, a job description if you have one, and a signed agreement. From there, we align with everyone involved in interviews and start sourcing.

Yes. Not every role we work on is posted publicly. Send your resume and tell us what you want next. Conversations are confidential.

It's how we align every search: Availability, Travel, Opportunity, Money, and Skillset. Covering all five early means fewer surprises at offer time. The company name comes from it.