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Do you have a passion for space and experience with complex projects?

Holt Executive has partnered with a leader in nanosatellites manufacturing and operation, to provide custom communication solutions for their clients.

Our partner is seeking a Lead Space Systems Engineer to lead a team of engineers and spearhead the design, construction, and delivery of small satellites for their global clientele. You will be the customer’s go-to technical expert, collaborating closely with specialists across disciplines from defining spacecraft requirements to post-launch commissioning. This role demands a broad technical understanding encompassing hardware, software, integration, power management, mechanical design, and manufacturing.

The position is located in Aalborg (Denmark) or Luxembourg, with travel requirements of approximately 15-20 days per year.

Key Responsibilities for the Lead Space Systems Engineer:

• Lead the project’s systems team, overseeing the design and architecture of the spacecraft and its systems.
• Develop and maintain documentation following established space engineering standards.
• Contribute technically across all phases of mission and spacecraft design, from initial requirements to final integration and verification.
• Manage interfaces with internal and external stakeholders, including payloads, ground control, launchers, etc.
• Collaborate extensively with colleagues across various departments and locations, including Denmark, Luxembourg, Sweden, France, and North America.
• Balance high-level design work with hands-on development and implementation tasks.

Key Skills and Experience Required by the Lead Space Systems Engineer:

Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree (or higher) in engineering or relevant technical field, or equivalent professional experience in high-tech.
• Proven experience in space systems engineering, spacecraft, and mission design.

Technical Skills:

• Strong understanding of space systems, including satellites, spacecraft, launch vehicles, and related technologies.
• Proficiency in systems engineering principles and methodologies (requirements analysis, system architecture, integration, verification, and validation).
• Experience with CAD tools (SOLIDWORKS or similar) and mission analysis tools (STK, GMAT or similar).
• Familiarity with programming languages (e.g., Python, Matlab) may be beneficial depending on the specific role.

Personal Qualities:

• Strong quality awareness and understanding of aerospace industry standards.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to identify and manage risks.
• Meets deadlines and proactively communicates deviations.
• Results-oriented, autonomous, and analytical.

Communication:

• Fluent English (speaking, reading, writing) at a professional level.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including explaining technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Teamwork:

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience collaborating with customers and explaining complex technologies clearly.

If your skills and experience match this Lead Space Systems Engineer opportunity, we encourage you to apply by sending your CV to info@holtexecutive.com

Holt Executive are partnered with an innovative IT solutions company that develops spacecraft software and IT systems and provides Earth observation service.

They require a Lead Full Stack Engineer to develop critical software that enables the constant flow of information between satellites and control centres, ensuring mission success.

Key Responsibilities for the Lead Full Stack Engineer:

• Definition and analysis of the customers’ needs and requirements to find the perfect solutions.
• Architecture building and detailed design.
• Development of the application components (front-end & back-end) using the most recent technologies (Java, Angular, Spring Boot, docker, Kubernetes)
• Validation of the software components and acceptance with the client.
• Deployment of the solution at space agencies or customer premises.

Key Skills & Experience for the Lead Full Stack Engineer:

• Master’s degree preferred (or a bachelor’s degree with a minimum 5 years of experience), ideally in one of the following fields: computer sciences, engineering or equivalent with a strong affinity for IT.
• A first experience as a software engineer or developer.
• A solid expertise in front-end and back-end development (Java and Python programming language).
• A solid knowledge of technical English.
• An interest in the space sector.
• A leader, with the ability to manage both the technical and human priorities.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary.
• The possibility to work from home 2 days a week.
• Company Car (Private & Professional use).
• Car fuel card (Private & Professional use).
• Health Insurance.
• Meal vouchers.
• Pension.

If your skills and experience match this Lead Full Stack Engineer opportunity, we encourage you to apply by sending your CV to info@holtexecutive.com

Do you thrive on tackling challenges with cutting-edge technology? Are you passionate about optimising systems for peak performance?

Does this sound like you? Keep reading!

Holt Executive are partnered with a leading electro-optics design and manufacturing business, which is seeking a Systems Engineer to join their ambitious IT team.

The successful IT Systems Engineer will be a key player in designing, implementing, and maintaining the business systems. You will leverage your problem-solving skills to identify areas for improvement and implement innovative solutions. Your dedication to exceptional service will ensure IT operations run smoothly and support the continued growth of operations.

Key Responsibilities for the IT Systems Engineer:

• Maintain the cloud-hosted ERP system, keeping it running smoothly and securely for optimal performance.
• Craft insightful queries, reports, and dashboards to empower data-driven business decisions.
• Masterfully manage tickets, ensuring timely resolution and clear communication with stakeholders.
• Partner with the Cyber & Information Security Analyst to safeguard data integrity and ensure compliance.
• Own the lifecycle of cloud-based applications, from configuration and deployment to ongoing maintenance.
• Streamline business processes by designing and implementing seamless system integrations.
• Boost efficiency by developing and maintaining automation scripts and tools (e.g., using scripting languages like Python).
• Bridge the gap between us and external vendors, managing cloud solutions procurement, implementation, and support.
• Collaborate with business units to uncover their tech needs and deliver effective solutions.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of system configurations, procedures, and policies for easy reference.
• Analyse system performance, usage, and issues, generating actionable reports for continuous improvement.

Key Skills & Experience for the IT Systems Engineer:

Essential –

• 2+ Years experience in a similar role.
• Strong skills in system administration, including monitoring, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically and analytically.
• Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with team members and stakeholders.
• Experience in managing relationships with external vendors and service providers.
• Ability to adapt to new technologies and changing business requirements.
• Experience in implementing security measures and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Desirable –

• Expertise in ERP systems, particularly cloud-hosted solutions.
• Exposure to database design.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation tools.
• ITIL 4 Foundation Qualification.

If your skills and experience match this IT Systems Engineer opportunity, we encourage you to apply by sending your CV to info@holtexecutive.com

Do you have a passion for creating software that powers innovative technology?

Holt Executive are partnered with a leading electro-optics design and manufacturing business, who are seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to join their dynamic team.

If you are a highly skilled and motivated Embedded Software Engineer with a passion for embedded systems and a collaborative spirit, then this opportunity is for you!

Key Responsibilities for the Embedded Software Engineer:

• Play a key role in the entire software development lifecycle, from concept to coding.
• Working with Systems, Mechanical/Electrical and Electronics engineers as part of a team to ensure project success.
• Maintaining oversight of all software requirements and issues for a project
• Develop robust software with particular attention to fault management, fault reporting and health status of applications.
• Produce and maintain related supporting documentation (interface control documentation, input to user manuals, fault code lists and actions).
• Work directly with customers to integrate, commission, and troubleshoot software solutions, sometimes on-site.
• Understand the customer’s technical needs and concept of operations and feed this into wider project requirements.
• Work with the Project Manager, Technical Authority and Quality team as required to identify risks, issues, solutions, and opportunities.
• Ensure significant developments and actions are communicated to relevant personnel in the engineering team and provide technical input to the project manager to allow them to generate and maintain the project plan and monthly project review packs.

Key Skills & Experience Required for the Embedded Software Engineer:

Essential

• Strong degree in a related discipline
• Understanding of embedded software design and appreciation of associated hardware
• Understanding of developing desktop application and user centric interface design

Desirable 
Embedded software/firmware:

• Experience of writing C/C++ for embedded applications and 16bit/32bit microcontrollers
• Experience of using STM32 processors and Keil uVision development environment and tools
• Communications such as Ethernet, RS422/UART, CAN, SPI etc.
• Hardware interfacing, GPIO, ADC, DACs etc.
• Some appreciation of motor control principles and theory

Windows/User interfaces:

• QT and QT Creator– multiplatform development environment in C++
• Visual Studio C++ and C#
• Low latency programming techniques
• Networking (TCP/UDP)

General software:

• Use of source control, particularly SVN and GIT
• Use of Jira and Confluence for software requirements and task capture
• Experience of using unit testing tools and technologies
• Static code analysis

Company Benefits:

• 37.5 hour working week and lunchtime finishes on a Friday.
• 28 days annual leave.
• Christmas closure.
• Employee Help@Hand Service gives you and your family access to 4 key services including remote GP service, second opinion, mental health pathway service, and physiotherapy consultations.
• Life Assurance Policy, including Bereavement Counselling and Probate Helpline.
• Wellbeing initiatives, including access to the Aviva Wellbeing App and the addition of mental health support for all employees plus regular activities across our sites to support and promote well-being.
• Employee discounts scheme (inc access to an additional wellbeing hub).
• Excellent Learning & Development opportunities.

If your skills and experience match this Embedded Software Engineer opportunity, we encourage you to apply by sending your CV to info@holtexecutive.com

Holt Executive are currently partnered with a global leader in Space and Satellite sustainability, a dynamic and rapidly growing technology innovator who are making hugely positive contributions to the growing problem of orbital space debris.

Their missions rely on powerful satellite simulators for validating and preparing the mission operations. They require a Senior Simulation Engineer to be instrumental in the future development of an innovative satellite servicing spacecraft by developing state-of-the-art simulators, with responsibilities across the whole lifecycle from design and development to testing and deployment.

Responsibilities for the Senior Simulation Engineer:

• Design, development, integration, validation, deployment and ongoing maintenance of spacecraft simulation software 
• Provide technical expertise as Subject Matter Expert regarding simulator development 
• Develop and integrate spacecraft simulation software based on client’s requirements  
• Validate, configure, and deploy simulation software
• Perform maintenance activities on simulators to ensure highest availability to users 

Experience required by the Senior Simulation Engineer: 

• University degree in Computer Science, Electronics, or other STEM discipline  
• Minimum 5+ years of space industry experience in modelling and simulation of digital electronics (processors, memory, FPGA) and interfaces/buses (CANBus, RS422, RS485, SpaceWire) 
• Minimum 5+ years of industry experience in software development using C/C++ , real-time software development, preferably using modelling and simulation technologies 
• Experience with SMP2 and SIMULUS Suite and/or other spacecraft simulation frameworks 
• Experience with an emulation suite, preferably ESOC Emulator Suite or TEMU 

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Opportunity to work with a highly talented, diverse & dynamic international team with cutting edge technology
• Flexible working
• Hybrid working
• 25 days holiday + 8 days Bank Holiday
• Life insurance and long-term sick pay
• Private healthcare (taxable benefit)

If your skills and experience match this Senior Simulation Engineer opportunity, we encourage you to apply by sending your CV to info@holtexecutive.com

Holt Executive are partnered with a leading electro-optics design and manufacturing business, which is seeking a Systems Engineer to join their growing Systems Engineering team.

The successful Systems Engineer will be responsible for systems engineering tasks. This includes ensuring the system meets customer needs by guaranteeing a cohesive design that integrates mechanical, electrical, and software aspects.

Key Responsibilities for the Systems Engineer:

• Requirements Capture and management.
• Functional and Physical Systems Architecture Design and Definition.
• System Modelling.
• Development of Engineering Management Plans (Safety Management, Test Integration & Acceptance, Technical Risk
• Management).
• Gathering of verification evidence for System Requirements.
• Creation of Procurement Specifications for sub-systems and components.
• Writing test specifications.
• Conducting Design reviews.
• Environmental Qualification Plans (EMC, Temperature, Shock & Vibration).

Key Skills and Experience for the Systems Engineer:

• A relevant degree in Engineering or physical sciences.
• 1 -3 years’ systems engineering experience in a defence engineering (or similar) company.
• Proficient in the use of requirements management tools (DOORS, Visure or R4J).
• Work package management in JIRA.
• Proficient in Report Writing.

Company Benefits:

• 37.5 hour working week and lunchtime finishes on a Friday.
• 28 days annual leave and Christmas closure.
• Employee Help@Hand Service gives you and your family access to four key services including remote GP service, second opinion, mental health pathway service, and physiotherapy consultations.
• Life Assurance Policy, including Bereavement Counselling and Probate Helpline.
• Company Share Incentive Plan and Save as You Earn Scheme.
• Wellbeing initiatives, including access to the Aviva Wellbeing App and the addition of mental health support for all employees plus regular activities across all sites to support and promote well-being.
• Employee discounts scheme (including access to an additional wellbeing hub).
• Excellent Learning & Development opportunities.

If your skills and experience match this Systems Engineer opportunity, we encourage you to apply by sending your CV to info@holtexecutive.com

Holt Executive are partnered with a Silicon Valley based company that continues to solve communication and connectivity challenges for the US government. Having already delivered a radio that connects with GEO satellites 23,000 miles away, opening a new form of real-time and reliable connectivity from anywhere, they are now working on a robust geolocation alternative to GPS.

Our partner is seeking a Senior Signals Engineer to play a vital role in modeling, prototyping, and demonstrating the prototype system for this new product.

Key responsibilities for the Senior Signals Engineer:

• Work cross-functionally to prototype hardware using software-defined radios.
• Write customer radio receive modules in C++.
• Demonstrate prototype systems.

Key Skills & Experience Required by the Senior Signals Engineer:

• Strong knowledge of GNSS signal processing, and Digital Signal Processing math.
• Experience in radio communications (Radar, CDMA, RF receivers etc).
• Experience working with GNU radios, or other Software Defined Radio Systems.
• A keen interest in building something that has never been built before.
• Real-time embedded systems, and/or FPGA development is desired.

The successful Senior Signals Engineer must be a US Citizen and be open to working in Palo Alto, California.

If your skills and experience match this Senior Signals Engineer opportunity, we encourage you to apply now!

Shape the Future of Space Operations
 
Holt Executive are partnered with a leading global satellite operator in Canada who are seeking a visionary Senior Director, LEO Satellite Operations to spearhead the development and execution of their innovative connectivity constellation.
 
The Senior Director, LEO Satellite Operations will oversee and lead all aspects of the systems and satellite operations from initial deployment through to final decommissioning to ensure the efficient and reliable long-term operation of the constellation.
 
Key Responsibilities for the Senior Director, LEO Satellite Operations: 

• Take a lead on the development of the operations concept for the constellation.
• Oversee and lead the team responsible for refining the system requirements for all elements of the operation.
• Ensure SOC requirements, schedules and budgets are met through the selection of suppliers.
• Collaborate with the satellite manufacturer to ensure alignment between satellite operations and the operations development.
• Oversee development, validation, and implementation of systems, processes, and procedures.
• Build and train a high-performing Satellite Operations team.
• Manage the development and deployment schedule, identifying risks and mitigation strategies.
• Ensure a smooth interface between the Satellite Operation Centre, network operations, landing stations, and overall program requirements.
• Develop and implement mission operation procedures for all phases of the mission.
• Implement automation to optimise operational efficiency and reliability.

 
Key Skills and Experience Required by the Senior Director, LEO Satellite Operations: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or Mathematics.
• 20+years of experience leading spacecraft operations systems development and on-orbit operations, with a focus on constellation satellite operations.
• Expertise and knowledge in LEO (Low-Earth orbit) satellite constellations.
• Expertise in constellation operations development and deployment.
• In-depth knowledge of satellite control systems, flight dynamics, and space situational awareness.
• Proven leadership, team building, staff development, and mentoring skills.
• Perform technical and programmatic assessments providing risk assessments, recommendations, and advice to the senior management team.
• Assess operational plans, anomaly responses and direct critical responses as required.
• Oversee the satellite operations team including managers and their reports.

 
Additional Requirements: 

• This position can either be based in Canada with frequent travel to Ontario, or in the United States with frequent travel to Ontario, Canada.
• Travel to Ontario will initially be c. 1 week per month but ramping up in the lead up to launch.
• Our partner will also support with relocation to Canada.

 
If your skills and experience match this Senior Director, LEO Satellite Operations opportunity, we encourage you to apply now!

Holt Executive are exclusively supporting a global provider of lifesaving/innovative connectivity solutions that connect people and assets around the globe, including in remote and challenging environments.

Are you passionate about technology and driven by excellent customer service?

Do you thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy overcoming technical challenges?

Then this is your chance to join a leading provider of global mobile satellite communications, as a Telecommunication / SATCOM Service Desk Engineer – Canada.

As the Telecommunication / SATCOM Service Desk Engineer – Canada you’ll be the first point of contact for customers, supporting their critical telecommunications needs. You’ll receive and action customer service requests, troubleshoot service issues, maintain IT systems, as well as test and prepare satellite terminal hardware for field operations.

Key Responsibilities for the Telecommunication / SATCOM Service Desk Engineer – Canada:

• Be the main point of contact for customer requests and issues (All non-standard requests will initially be dealt with by Sales and the Commercial teams)
• Answer customer calls and emails in fluent English language.
• Triage the requests and incidents, conduct further investigation as required and progress the delivery or resolution.
• Provide customer staff in the field with telephone support in equipment operation and fault-finding.
• Completion of allocated tasks to required quality within the agreed completion schedule.
• Ensure all support Service Level Agreements are met, keeping customer updated on progress.
• Conduct maintenance activities on IT systems and satellite terminal hardware.
• Generation of knowledge articles to assist or speed up future operations.
• Work a rotating shift pattern to ensure the service desk is always supported (24/7/365)

Key Skills & Experience for the Telecommunication / SATCOM Service Desk Engineer – Canada:

• A Diploma or Degree in an Engineering discipline relevant to IT server administration, IP network engineering or telecommunications.
• Maintenance and support of physical and virtual Windows Server systems.
• Troubleshooting and resolving networking or communications systems incidents.
• Ability to prepare technical documentation and reports under supervision.
• Must be able to listen and empathize with customer issues – putting the customer first.
• Must be competent with use of Microsoft office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) as well as Microsoft Visio.

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in Ottawa and hold Canadian citizenship with a suitable background to qualify and maintain a government security clearance for Canada.

If your skills and experience match this Telecommunication / SATCOM Service Desk Engineer – Canada opportunity, we encourage you to apply by sending your CV to info@holtexecutive.com   

Holt Executive is partnered with a global leader in Space and Satellite sustainability, a dynamic and rapidly growing technology innovator who are making hugely positive contributions to the growing problem of orbital space debris.

Our partner is seeking a talented real-time embedded software engineer to join their team as a Flight Software Verification & Validation Engineer.

The Flight Software Verification & Validation Engineer will play a critical role in verifying and validating the real-time software for revolutionary orbital debris missions. This is your chance to be at the forefront of space exploration and contribute to a cleaner, safer future for our planet.

Key Responsibilities for the Flight Software Verification & Validation Engineer:

• Conduct rigorous flight software verification, validation, and integration to ensure flawless performance.
• Develop, maintain, and implement comprehensive plans for thorough flight software testing.
• Set up and manage diverse testing platforms to rigorously evaluate software functionality.
• Support all testing phases, including non-functional and automated regression testing, to identify and address potential issues.
• Find and implement the best test equipment and techniques to maximize flight software testing effectiveness.
• Co-ordinate with other teams at sub-system and system level to identify test and integration needs.
• Actively participate in mission system test and simulation campaigns.
• Facilitate knowledge transfer within the business, sharing your expertise and contributing to projects across the organization.

Key Skills & Experience required by the Flight Software Verification & Validation Engineer:

• Possess a bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a relevant engineering/science discipline.
• 2+ years of experience in developing real-time embedded systems using C/C++.
• Demonstrate 2-3 years of experience in verifying and validating real-time systems.
• Have a proven record of creating test scripts and automated tests, with knowledge of scripting languages.
• Possess solid understanding of software development methodologies and embedded software engineering.
• Experience in implementing real-time systems and software.
• Have experience in effectively executing test plans.
• Experience with Python programming is advantageous.

 
Company Benefits:

• Competitive base salary
• Opportunity to work with a highly talented international team working on cutting edge technology
• Flexible working around core hours
• Hybrid working available (dependent on individual role requirements)
• 9-day working fortnight
• 25 days holiday (increasing yearly up to a maximum of 28 days) + 8 days Bank Holiday
• Life insurance and long-term sick pay
• Private healthcare (taxable benefit)

If your skills and experience match this Flight Software Verification & Validation Engineer opportunity, we encourage you to apply now!