32.7157° N, 117.1611° W San Diego · Est. 2020

The right people, in the right places, doing their best work.

REDEPLOYMENT (n.) — the process of moving people to a different place, or using them in a more effective way.
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90%+
Requisition Fill Rate
3
Verticals — Life Sci · Defense/Dual Use · Nuclear
100%
Close-Loop Rate on Every Candidate
SDVOSB
Service-Disabled Vet-Owned Small Business
What we recruit for

Three verticals.
One operator's lens.

We work where technical depth, security posture, and speed-of-execution all matter. Startups and small businesses building in the spaces below — we speak the language because we've held the jobs.

01 / Life Science

Biotech & Clinical

  • Scientists & Principal Investigators
  • Oncology · Stem-Cell · Gene Therapy
  • CMC
  • Clinical Trial Management
  • Operations & Manufacturing
  • Quality & Regulatory Affairs
  • Med-Device & Pharma Sales
02 / Defense Tech / Dual Use

Cleared & Mission-Ready

  • TS/SCI & Cleared Roles
  • Cyber Security & IT
  • Government Contract Procurement & Capture
  • Sales & Business Development
  • Engineering Leadership
03 / Nuclear

The Vertical Nobody Recruits For

  • Nuclear-Trained Operators
  • Reactor Engineers
  • Fusion R&D
  • Naval Nuclear Alumni
  • Radiological Controls
  • Plant Operations Leadership
For hiring companies

Why founders
pick us.

Hiring the right team is a full-contact, full-time operation. We empower small companies by providing talent strategy — so leadership can focus on scaling the business, not scanning resumes.

01

We were the customer.

Our team held the clearances, stood the watches, bought and used the equipment, and now we make the hires on the outside. We know what a GREAT candidate actually looks like because we've got decades of experience as the customer.

02

The network is the moat.

Thousands of relationships across research institutes, defense primes, fusion startups, and all the way up the military chain of command. We're not running keyword searches for executive-level positions — we're calling people we know.

03

Tailored, not templated.

Each engagement is shaped around your hiring plan, your stage, and your cap table. Scrappy startup mindset, executive-search quality, and unmatched personalization.

04

We close the loop. On every candidate.

90%+ fill rate. Best-in-industry placement guarantee. And the part most recruiters won't tell you — we close the loop on every candidate. That's why our past candidates (not just our placements) come back as our next clients.

Recent placements

Roles we've filled.

A snapshot of recent work — VP and C-suite searches alongside the technical, niche roles most firms won't touch.

Chief Financial Officer
Biotechnology Startup · La Jolla, CA
Life Sci
VP, Technical Operations
Biotechnology Startup · San Diego, CA
Life Sci
Mechanical Engineer
Nuclear Fusion Startup · San Leandro, CA
Nuclear
Director of Operations
Defense Contractor · San Diego, CA
Defense
Director of Manufacturing Operations
Life Sci / CPG Startup · Boston, MA
Life Sci
Principal Technical Support Lead
Defense Manufacturing · Boston, MA
Defense
Senior Scientist, Immuno-Oncology
Biotechnology Startup · San Diego, CA
Life Sci
Director, Human Resources
Biotechnology Startup · San Diego, CA
Life Sci
Calidi Bio
F Energy
Viromissile
LKC Engineering
Ginisis
Kinetic Clinical
Propedix
Fowler High Precision
Military members & veterans

What I'd tell my 2019 self.

Always free for service members

When I left the Navy in 2019, the transition narrative I was handed didn't match reality. The salaries weren't what people promised. The "thousands of jobs waiting" turned out to be a few dozen, and only a handful were a real fit. I wish someone had shot me straight.

It wasn't that there wasn't opportunity. I didn't know where to look — and more importantly, I didn't know how to market myself or tell my story.

That's what this is. 1-on-1 coaching, group sessions, honest conversations about what the job search actually looks like — and how to land in a role you'll still want a year in.

Thomas Bethmann, U.S. Navy
"I do this because I wish someone had done it for me. My goal is to tell veterans what I would tell myself when I left the Navy in 2019 — and to shoot them straight about how hard the search can be.

Ultimately, my intent is simple: To teach veterans how to tell their story in a way that resonates with businesses and hiring teams."
— Thomas Bethmann, Founder
In-person

Events & gatherings.

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Coming Spring 2027 · San Diego

The REDEPLOYMENT Summit

200+ transitioning service members, startups, veteran entrepreneurs, speakers, and mentors. Our flagship annual gathering.

More info → TBA · Bi-Monthly

REDEPLOYMENT Networking Series

Informal networking events featuring veteran operators working in startups. Goal: connect vets and transitioning service members with people they wouldn't typically connect with.

See previous events →
TBA

Fire Watch

Brings together the operators, founders, and investors who actually move the needle — in settings where the cards are on the table (literally 😝) and the guard is down. Invite only. No panels. No pitches. Just the right people in the right room.

Ongoing · Virtual

The After Action

Drop-in group sessions for transitioning military members and veterans discussing the next chapter of their lives. Bring your resume, bring your questions, and be prepared. The level of effort you put into things like this will determine the amount you get out of it.

Open the transition questionnaire →
In their words

The thing most candidates remember is the part where we didn't ghost them.

Working with REDEPLOYMENT has been exemplary. Their professionalism and tailored approach made my job search seamless and rewarding. Highly recommended for anyone seeking top-notch recruitment services.
Biotech CEO
Thomas went beyond my expectation, helping me out every stage of the interviews with practical advice. He also made the negotiation stage very easy — acting as your advocate.
Senior Scientist, Immuno-Oncology
The personalized support was excellent. Despite the fit not being perfect, Thomas kept me informed and followed up to ensure I was aware of the hiring company's decision. I highly recommend REDEPLOYMENT to both companies seeking hires and job seekers in my network.
Senior Scientist Candidate — Virology
Thanks for the kind words and transparency. I appreciate it. Thank you for being a great connector, Thomas. Candidates are lucky to have someone in their corner who leads with warmth and integrity the way you do. I hope we cross paths again.
Senior Director of Marketing — Candidate
That's honestly the best feedback I've gotten on my resume. I like your style. Everything you said makes a lot of sense, and I'm going to make those changes.
Transitioning Navy SEAL
You did everything. You asked the right questions, and thank you for getting everything out on paper that wasn't before. Truly great job working with me through the interview process. You played an integral role in setting me up for success so that I could show them I am fully capable of doing the job.
Placed Candidate — High-Level Operations Role

Moving the right people to the right places.

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