Croutch & Associates
Elite Technical Recruiting
Engineering Talent Without Compromise
TS/SCI • Poly • Public Trust
Croutch & Associates sources cleared, mission-critical engineers for the world's most demanding organizations — Defense, Federal, and High-trust systems.
The Croutch & Associates Advantage
01. Quality Over Quantity
We deliver precision, not volume. Every candidate is hand-selected based on your exact technical stack, clearance level, and team needs. With experience across both public and private sectors, we understand what high-performance talent looks like and only submit candidates who meet that bar.
02. Clearance-First Pipeline
Our pipeline is built, not scraped. Over a decade of work in the public sector has allowed us to develop a deep, trusted network of cleared professionals. Every candidate is pre-vetted by clearance level, experience, and readiness to contribute immediately.
03. Speed Without Sacrifice
We understand the cost of an open seat. Delays slow teams, stall projects, and impact delivery. That is why we move with urgency while maintaining strict quality standards. You get fast delivery without compromising the caliber of talent.
04. Risk-Free Engagement
We stand behind the quality of our work. If a placement does not work out, we provide a one-time replacement at no additional cost. No friction. No added fees. Just accountability.
05. Partnership, Not Transactions
We embed within your hiring process. Dedicated account leads, weekly syncs, and full transparency on pipeline health and market intelligence.
500+
Engineers Placed
10+
Years In Public Sector
98%
Retention Rate
15+
Years Tech Recruiting Experience
Why Clients Choose Us
Precision Matching
We don't flood inboxes. Every candidate is hand-vetted against your technical and cultural requirements.
Clearance Expertise
Deep understanding of security clearance processes from Public Trust through TS/SCI with Polygraph.
Global Reach
Access to a worldwide network of cleared engineers across defense, intelligence, and federal sectors.
Fractional Head of Recruiting
We embed as your Head of Recruiting and take full ownership of hiring. From sourcing to close, we fill every role with speed, precision, and accountability.
The Engineers We Source
From embedded systems to cloud-native architectures, we place elite engineers across every critical technical domain in the public and private sector.
Embedded & Firmware Engineers
Real-time systems, RTOS, microcontroller & FPGA specialists for defense and aerospace platforms.
Cybersecurity & IA
CISSP, CEH, and STIG-compliant security engineers for RMF and NIST frameworks.
Systems & Network Engineering
Cleared systems administrators, network architects, and infrastructure engineers.
Cloud & DevSecOps
AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, and IL4/IL5 cleared cloud architects and SREs.
Software Engineering
Full-stack, backend, and systems-level developers across C/C++, Java, Python, and Rust.
Data & AI/ML Engineering
Data scientists, ML engineers, and analytics professionals with active clearances.
Cleared Talent at Every Level
We maintain an active pipeline of engineers across all major U.S. government security clearance levels — ready to support your most sensitive programs.
TS/SCI w/ Polygraph
Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information with Full-Scope or CI Polygraph. Access to the most sensitive national security programs.
Top Secret
Standard Top Secret clearance for classified national defense and security programs.
Public Trust
Moderate and High-Risk Public Trust positions for federal civilian agencies.
TS/SCI
Top Secret with SCI eligibility for compartmented intelligence programs across DoD and IC agencies.
Secret
Department of Defense Secret clearance — the most common clearance for defense contractor roles.
Interim Clearances
Candidates currently in process for Secret or Top Secret — available for immediate staffing needs.
Leadership
Meet Our Founders
Ty Croutch
Founder & CEO
With 17+ years in technical recruiting across the public and private sectors, Ty has built a reputation for delivering elite talent to the world's most demanding programs — Uber, SpaceX, Amazon, Microsoft, Netflix, NASA, DoD, DHS, and the U.S. Air Force. At Croutch & Associates™, he brings that same standard: precision sourcing, zero noise, and candidates who perform at the highest level in AI, defense, and national security.
Liz Croutch
Managing Partner & CFO
With over a decade in sales, marketing, and business development, Liz has built pipelines, closed deals, and positioned services in competitive markets. Her strength is understanding people, clients and candidates alike and aligning business needs with the right talent solutions. At Croutch & Associates, she drives growth, strengthens client relationships, and ensures every engagement delivers results.
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Croutch & Associates
Elite Technical Recruiting
Locations: Los Angeles, California
Washington D.C Metro Area
Phone: (407)-223-6847
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]