Recruiting, Reimagined for Mission-Driven Companies
At Arsenal Pulse, we don’t offer one-size-fits-all recruiting. Our services are designed for organizations at the forefront of technology, security, and national competitiveness.
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Contingent Search
Quick, results-driven recruiting where fees are paid only after a successful hire.
- Pay-for-performance model designed to deliver high-quality candidates quickly, addressing urgent hiring needs. Starter model (4 or fewer searches) and scale model (5 or more searches) available.
- Focused sourcing approach that prioritizes precision and fit over volume, ensuring only the strongest talent is presented.
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Executive Search
A retained, high-touch process to secure senior leaders who fit strategy and culture.
- Tailored, discreet search process to attract senior leaders who align with company vision and culture.
- Rigorous vetting, compensation benchmarking, and market mapping to secure proven executives for mission-critical roles.
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Fractional Head of Talent
Part-time recruiting leadership that builds systems and drives hiring strategy.
- Dedicated, on-demand senior talent leader to design and implement scalable recruiting processes and infrastructure.
- Flexible engagement model that provides strategic oversight without the cost of a full-time hire.
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Strategic Advisory
Guidance to refine hiring systems and align talent strategy with business goals.
- Structured as a pre-agreed number of hours per week with a seasoned talent leader, ensuring consistent and reliable support. Coaching for CEO or existing in-house recruiters.
- Hours can be used flexibly for strategic guidance or hands-on operational work to build and strengthen recruiting processes.
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Board Search
Recruiting board members who bring governance, insight, and mission alignment.
- Conduct thorough market mapping and vetting to identify and secure board members with the right expertise, credibility, and governance experience.
- Access to a proprietary network of over 250 former senior government officials across defense & public safety, energy, aerospace, and transportation. Guide the full process of advisory board formation from evaluation through hire, ensuring boards are strategically built to support growth.
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Ready to find leaders who align with your mission? Reach out today and let’s start building the team that will drive your success.
Sample Searches
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Roles Our Team Has Filled
FAQ's
Frequently Asked Question
At Arsenal Pulse, we combine deep industry expertise with a high-touch, relationship-driven approach. We don’t just fill roles; we partner closely with clients to understand business goals, culture, and long-term vision. Our boutique model ensures focus, speed, and precision, while our network gives you access to exceptional, often untapped talent.
Yes. We work across defense, aerospace, manufacturing, gov-tech, energy, and other sectors that are transforming companies building critical capabilities. These are fields where specialized talent is scarce and the right hires can make or break progress. Because our team has deep experience in these areas, we’re able to identify and engage candidates who bring both the technical expertise and mission alignment needed to thrive.
We intentionally limit the number of searches we run concurrently. This ensures that each client receives dedicated attention, a tailored process, and consistent communication. Quality over quantity is central to how we operate.
We recruit across all levels but focus especially on the roles that unblock our partners to move faster, reach MVP milestones, and scale with confidence. Whether that’s engineering leaders, critical operators, or executives, we prioritize the hires that have the greatest immediate impact on a company’s trajectory.
Our process goes beyond transactional placement. We invest time upfront to understand your company’s mission, values, and team dynamics. We blend data-driven market insights with a consultative search approach, delivering candidates who are not only qualified but also aligned with long-term success. This makes the hiring journey faster, more transparent, and far more effective than traditional methods.
We typically work with VC-backed seed to Series C companies, but we also support select clients at pre-seed and later growth stages. Our focus is on helping founders and teams at critical inflection points where the right hires can accelerate growth and execution.
Our current time to fill is under 35 days, and we track this metric across every client, candidate level, and location. This data-driven approach allows us to continually refine our process and ensure consistent, reliable delivery.
Yes. Beyond recruiting, we advise founders and executives on hiring strategy, organizational design, and talent planning to help companies scale effectively. We see ourselves as partners in building teams, not just filling roles.
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