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Holt Executive are partnered with a global aerospace technology innovator, who provide advanced defence and commercial technologies to aerospace, aviation, land and sea, delivering solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs.

From their site in Brighton, the company specialise in high performance electro-mechanical systems and pneumatic technology for use in aerospace and aviation.

They require a Senior Safety Engineer – Aerospace to join the Mission Avionics team. The appointee will lead the delivery of system safety related activities, engaging, coordinating and delivering against the needs of the business projects, ensuring that strategic and legislative requirements are fulfilled.

Responsibilities for the Senior Safety Engineer – Aerospace:

• Preparation of Safety Management Plans.
• Support System Engineering in development of product specification for safety.
• Contribute to and provide evidence to support product Certificate of Design release.
• Support to ongoing airworthiness and safe-life assessment for in service products.
• Compile Safety, Assessments and Cases and ALARP statements.
• Conduct and Compile Failure Modes Effects and Criticality Analyses, Compile Functional Failure Analyses & Fault Tree Analyses and Conduct System Safety Hazard Analysis.
• Maintain a Hazard Log.
• Provide advice and recommendations to Airworthiness and Design Signatories.
• Chair Safety & Hazard Review Boards.

Experience and Skills Required by the Senior Safety Engineer – Aerospace:

• Degree qualified in Engineering or equivalent relevant work experience.
• 7+ years’ experience in a similar role.
• Familiar with UK safety legislation.
• Understanding of Reliability and Maintainability Analyses.
• Requirements Management, Verification Planning & Certification.
• Use of IBM Doors.
• Manage ILS (Integrated Logistics Support) / IPS (Integrated Product Support) solutions for:
  • Product support management
  • Design interface
  • Maintenance planning and management
  • Packaging, Handling, Storage and Transportation (PHS&T)
  • Support Equipment
  • Technical Publications.

Company Benefits:

• 38 hour working week with flexible working, and half day finish every Friday.
• 25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays), increasing with long service, and buy/sell options.
• Private medical insurance with optional family cover.
• Pension scheme of up to 7% employer contribution
• Life Assurance 4x salary (flexible up to 10x)
• Group income protection.
• Flexible opt-in extras such as health care, dental insurance, gym membership, critical illness cover and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Employee assistance program providing mental health and wellbeing support.

If your skills and experience match this Senior Safety Engineer – Aerospace opportunity, we encourage you to apply by sending your CV now! 

Holt Executive are partnered with a global aerospace and defence technology innovator who provide highly advanced defence and commercial technologies to aerospace, aviation, land and sea, delivering solutions that meet global customers’ mission-critical needs.

Our partner require Software Engineers to join the Cyber and Intelligence team, working from their site in either Tewkesbury or Fleet. The Cyber and Intelligence team works closely with UK Government and Security Agencies primarily in the areas of crypto/cyber security, electronic warfare, counter drone capabilities and situation awareness.

They are recruiting Software Engineers at multiple levels, so if you are a Software Engineering professional with expertise in one or more of the following areas/languages, please do get in touch.

Flexible, condensed or reduced working hours available, i.e. 4-day condensed working week, 9-day fortnights, 12pm finish every Friday, etc.

Due to the nature of the business, applicants hold or be eligible to obtain UK security clearance.

 
Experience required by the Software Engineer:

• Solid experience of object orientated design and implementation principles (OOD, OOP)
• Previous Software Engineering experience in one or more of the languages listed below.
• Lifecycle experience – some or all of planning, requirements, architecture, design, implementation, unit test, integration test, release, associated reviews.
• Ability to solve complex problems autonomously or as part of a team.
• Track record of producing reliable, robust, intuitive, maintainable software.
• Demonstrated ability to document, plan and execute assigned work in line with schedule and budget.
• Demonstrated ability to document, plan and manage software team activities (desirable).
• Experience of setting up, monitoring and reporting appropriate metrics throughout the software project lifecycle (desirable).
• Coaching and mentoring experience (desirable). 

Tech Stack:

Strongly Desirable:

• C++
• Embedded C

Desirable:

• Python
• C#
• Rust
• Linux development environment experience
• Containerisation
• Configuration / change control, e.g. GitLab

Beneficial:

• Java
• React / Angular, etc
• Dev(Sec)Ops experience
• Agile / Kanban awareness

Benefits:

• £3,000 to £6,000 DV Annual Bonus (please note this level of clearance isn’t essential for this role).
• Flexible, condensed or reduced working hours available, i.e. 4-day condensed working week, 9-day fortnights,12pm finish every Friday, etc.
• 25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays), increasing with long service.
• Private medical insurance (plus optional family cover).
• Pension scheme of up to 7% employer contribution.
• Life Assurance 4x salary (flexible up to 10x)
• Group income protection.
• Flexible opt-in extras such as a health care, dental insurance, gym membership, critical illness cover and cycle to work scheme.
• Employee assistance program providing mental health and wellbeing support.
• Professional registration with the IET.

Security Clearance Requirements:

Due to the nature of the business, applicants hold or be eligible to obtain UK security clearance.

If your skills and experience match this Software Engineer opportunity, we encourage you to apply by sending your CV now! 

Holt Executive is proud to partner with a global leader in aerospace and defense technology. Our partner is renowned for delivering cutting-edge defense and commercial solutions across aerospace, aviation, land, and sea, addressing mission-critical needs for customers worldwide.

They are currently seeking a DSP Engineer to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing advanced signal processing algorithms for essential applications in telecommunications and imaging.

Key Responsibilities for the DSP Engineer:

• Design and implement algorithms for digital signal processors for embedded systems.
• Perform simulations to design signal processing algorithms and capture design specifications.
• Develop and implement software systems testing procedures including programming and documentation.
• Provide technical support to internal and external customers.

 
Key Skills and Experience Required by the DSP Engineer:   

• Knowledge of digital and RF hardware, its limitations, and the effects on system performance.
• Sound understanding of DSP theory with experience of algorithm development such as Filtering, FFTs, Channelisation, Signal Detection, etc.
• Knowledgeable in RF and Communications Theory with experience of developing digital communications systems or sub-systems.
• Degree qualified in a STEM subject, with an understanding of Digital Signal Processing algorithms.
• Proficient user of MATLAB and Simulink.

Company Benefits:

• Flexible, condensed or reduced working hours available, i.e. 4-day condensed working week, 9-day fortnights, 12 pm finish every Friday, etc.
• Hybrid working where possible.
• 25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays), increasing with long service.
• Private medical insurance with optional family cover.
• Pension scheme of up to 7% employer contribution
• Life Assurance 4x salary (flexible up to 10x)
• Group income protection.
• Flexible opt-in extras such as health care, dental insurance, gym membership, critical illness cover and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Employee assistance program providing mental health and wellbeing support.
• Professional registration with the IET.

 
Security Clearance Requirements:
Due to the nature of the business, applicants hold or be eligible to obtain UK security clearance.

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

Holt Executive are partnered with a global aerospace and defence technology innovator who provide highly advanced defence and commercial technologies to aerospace, aviation, land and sea, delivering solutions that meet global customers’ mission-critical needs.

Our partner require Software Engineers to join the Cyber and Intelligence team, working from their site in either Tewkesbury or Fleet. The Cyber and Intelligence team works closely with UK Government and Security Agencies primarily in the areas of crypto/cyber security, electronic warfare, counter drone capabilities and situation awareness.

They are recruiting Software Engineers at multiple levels, so if you are a Software Engineering professional with expertise in one or more of the following areas/languages, please do get in touch.

Flexible, condensed or reduced working hours available, i.e. 4-day condensed working week, 9-day fortnights, 12pm finish every Friday, etc.

Due to the nature of the business, applicants hold or be eligible to obtain UK security clearance.

 
Experience required by the Software Engineer:

• Solid experience of object orientated design and implementation principles (OOD, OOP)
• Previous Software Engineering experience in one or more of the languages listed below.
• Lifecycle experience – some or all of planning, requirements, architecture, design, implementation, unit test, integration test, release, associated reviews.
• Ability to solve complex problems autonomously or as part of a team.
• Track record of producing reliable, robust, intuitive, maintainable software.
• Demonstrated ability to document, plan and execute assigned work in line with schedule and budget.
• Demonstrated ability to document, plan and manage software team activities (desirable).
• Experience of setting up, monitoring and reporting appropriate metrics throughout the software project lifecycle (desirable).
• Coaching and mentoring experience (desirable). 

Tech Stack:

Strongly Desirable:

• C++
• Embedded C

Desirable:

• Python
• C#
• Rust
• Linux development environment experience
• Containerisation
• Configuration / change control, e.g. GitLab

Beneficial:

• Java
• React / Angular, etc
• Dev(Sec)Ops experience
• Agile / Kanban awareness

Benefits:

• £3,000 to £6,000 DV Annual Bonus (please note this level of clearance isn’t essential for this role).
• Flexible, condensed or reduced working hours available, i.e. 4-day condensed working week, 9-day fortnights,12pm finish every Friday, etc.
• 25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays), increasing with long service.
• Private medical insurance (plus optional family cover).
• Pension scheme of up to 7% employer contribution.
• Life Assurance 4x salary (flexible up to 10x)
• Group income protection.
• Flexible opt-in extras such as a health care, dental insurance, gym membership, critical illness cover and cycle to work scheme.
• Employee assistance program providing mental health and wellbeing support.
• Professional registration with the IET.

Security Clearance Requirements:

Due to the nature of the business, applicants hold or be eligible to obtain UK security clearance.

If your skills and experience match this Software Engineer opportunity, we encourage you to apply by sending your CV now!

Holt Executive is proud to partner with a global leader in aerospace and defense technology. Our partner is renowned for delivering cutting-edge defense and commercial solutions across aerospace, aviation, land, and sea, addressing mission-critical needs for customers worldwide.

They are currently seeking a DSP Engineer to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing advanced signal processing algorithms for essential applications in telecommunications and imaging.

Key Responsibilities for the DSP Engineer:

• Design and implement algorithms for digital signal processors for embedded systems.
• Perform simulations to design signal processing algorithms and capture design specifications.
• Develop and implement software systems testing procedures including programming and documentation.
• Provide technical support to internal and external customers.

 
Key Skills and Experience Required by the DSP Engineer:   

• Knowledge of digital and RF hardware, its limitations, and the effects on system performance.
• Sound understanding of DSP theory with experience of algorithm development such as Filtering, FFTs, Channelisation, Signal Detection, etc.
• Knowledgeable in RF and Communications Theory with experience of developing digital communications systems or sub-systems.
• Degree qualified in a STEM subject, with an understanding of Digital Signal Processing algorithms.
• Proficient user of MATLAB and Simulink.

Company Benefits:

• Flexible, condensed or reduced working hours available, i.e. 4-day condensed working week, 9-day fortnights, 12 pm finish every Friday, etc.
• Hybrid working where possible.
• 25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays), increasing with long service.
• Private medical insurance with optional family cover.
• Pension scheme of up to 7% employer contribution
• Life Assurance 4x salary (flexible up to 10x)
• Group income protection.
• Flexible opt-in extras such as health care, dental insurance, gym membership, critical illness cover and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Employee assistance program providing mental health and wellbeing support.
• Professional registration with the IET.

 
Security Clearance Requirements:
Due to the nature of the business, applicants hold or be eligible to obtain UK security clearance.

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

Holt Executive are proud to be working with a growing company who empower satellites with next-gen agility and aim to become the leader in satellite attitude control by 2030. They are seeking an innovative Junior Space Systems Engineer to join our dynamic, multidimensional team. You’ll collaborate on cutting-edge projects, from motion control technologies to space mission innovations.

What They Offer:

• Opportunity to work with a passionate and diverse team
• A pivotal role in scalable space solutions
• Competitive salary and growth opportunities

Skills:

• Bachelors or Masters Degree within Space, Aerospace, Systems or Mechanical Engineering
• Knowledge of MATLAB and SOLIDWORKS

Who They Hire:

They hire people who are not averse to taking risks – they do not hold back their employees in any way when those risky initiatives fail. They don’t hire people for a specific task and will not hemmed in by role definition or organizational structure. Their team members are encouraged to test their own ideas and they are looking for people who don’t keep quiet when they disagree with something, people who get bored easily and need to discover and learn a lot. They aim at hiring people who are multidimensional, combining technical depth with business savvy and creative flair.

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Holt Executive are partnered with a leading Global Satellite and Space leader that provides reliable and secure satellite-delivered voice and high-speed data communications solutions to broadcast, telecommunications, corporate and government customers worldwide. Their Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network is revolutionizing global broadband connectivity.

 We have an exciting opportunity for a Hardware Reliability Engineer to ensure reliability and performance of their satellite user terminals and landing station hardware.

 Key Responsibilities for the Hardware Reliability Engineer:

• Reliability testing and analysis of satellite user terminal and landing station hardware components and systems.
• Requirements definition for Mean Time Before Failure at component level.
• Develop and execute reliability test plans, including environmental stress testing, accelerated life testing, and failure mode analysis (FMA).
• Work with design engineers to identify potential reliability issues and implement design improvements based on test results.
• Statistical analysis of test data to evaluate product reliability, predict failures, and recommend enhancements.
• Produce detailed test reports and present findings to stakeholders, providing recommendations for product enhancements.
• Participate actively in design reviews to ensure reliability requirements are met and Design For Excellence (DfX).
• Testing and evaluation of supplier components and materials for reliability compliance and performance suitability and provide requirements for field replacement and repair strategies.
• Definition and implementation of reliability metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs).

 Key Skills & Experience Required by the Hardware Reliability Engineer:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field.
• 10+ years of experience in hardware reliability engineering, ideally in the satellite communication or aerospace industries.
• Experience in reliability testing methodologies such as HALT, HASS, FMEA, and environmental testing.
• Familiarity with MIL-STD-810 or DO-160 is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in statistical analysis tools.
• Familiarity with reliability prediction software (e.g., ReliaSoft, Relex, Windchill) is advantageous.
• Knowledge of satellite user terminal hardware architecture and components.

 
The successful candidate must be able to work in Canada and obtain clearance under the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP).

This opportunity offers a hybrid work model with 3 days in the office and occasional travel is anticipated.

If your skills and experience match this Hardware Reliability Engineer opportunity, we encourage you to apply by sending your CV now!

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 Systems Engineer to outline the technical specifications of the ground control system, ensuring it meets the specific needs of the space mission.

Key Responsibilities for the Systems Engineer:

• Define ground segment specifications and analyse interfaces including flight elements.
• Participate in the ground segment definition and design.
• Define integration and validation plans at a system level.
• Drive trade-off analysis and propose technical choices.
• Collaborate with our customers to find the perfect solutions for their needs.
• Interact with space agencies, customers, and sub-contractors in exciting space projects.
• Iterate with the software development team.

Key Skills and Experience for the Systems Engineer:

• Master’s degree in one of the following fields: Aerospace Engineering, computer science, Physics Engineering, or related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in system and/or software engineering in a similar technical environment. A few years of experience in project management is also an advantage.
• A solid knowledge of technical English.
• An interest in the space sector.
• Knowledge and experience with a number of the ground segment applicable IT programming languages or technologies such as Python, Java, Micro-services architecture, Cloud technology.
• An experience in space mission ground systems is a real asset.

Benefits: Permanent employees 

• Competitive Salary
• Company Car (Private & Professional use)
• Car fuel card (Private & Professional use)
• Health Insurance
• Meal vouchers
• Pension 

 
If your skills and experience match this Systems Engineer 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.

Our partner is seeking a Aviation Pre-Sales Engineer to join their International Government Sales team and be at the forefront of shaping technical solutions for customers within government aviation, with a specific focus on Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) applications for both manned and unmanned aircraft.

The successful Aviation Pre-Sales Engineer will use their technical expertise and market insights to understand the technical requirements of clients and partners, using the existing product and service portfolio to offer tailored solutions that meet these requirements.

This opportunity is located in London and focuses on supporting sales and business development throughout the European, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region and will require local, regional and occasional global travel.

Key Responsibilities for the Aviation Pre-Sales Engineer:

• Meet and exceed sales targets by driving innovative and profitable solutions.
• Collaborate with sales teams, partners, and customers to define and understand technical requirements, ensuring solutions meet and exceed expectations.
• Lead customer demonstrations and live technical workshops, showcasing the full potential of the aviation technologies.
• Provide written technical content for proposals and costings, ensuring alignment with customer needs.
• Work with internal teams to test, troubleshoot, and solve technical challenges.
• Deliver presentations on integrated solutions, clearly articulating technical benefits to stakeholders.
• Represent the company at industry forums and events, building brand preference and positioning yourself as a thought leader in the field.
• Engage in STEM activities, supporting the development of academic and industry partnerships.

 
Key Skills and Experience Required by the Aviation Pre-Sales Engineer:

Essential Experience –

• Deep understanding of government aviation needs, including budget, cultural considerations, and technical requirements.
• Proven experience in taking aerospace products to market.
• Eligible for Security Clearance in the UK.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical solutions to non-technical audiences.
• Experience with products and services including aero satellite services, hosted leasing, aircraft installations, ground segment compatibility and new hardware introduction with a focus on Government Aviation ISR (manned and unmanned) use-cases.
• Familiarity with aviation standards like airworthiness and Supplementary Type Certificates (STC).
• Must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

 
Desirable Experience  –

• Experience working with government/defence programs (large/complex) with direct customer interfaces, both internal and external, including Industry Partners
• Working knowledge of Security requirements
• Strong proficiency in partnering across an organisation with colleagues in finance, contracts, and engineering.

 
If your skills and experience match this exciting Aviation Pre-Sales Engineer opportunity, we encourage you to submit your CV to info@holtexecutive.com for consideration.

Holt Executive are partnered with a leading Global Satellite and Space leader that provides reliable and secure satellite-delivered voice and high-speed data communications solutions to broadcast, telecommunications, corporate and government customers worldwide. Their Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network is revolutionizing global broadband connectivity.
 
We have an exciting opportunity a Senior Systems Engineering Designer/Architect to play a vital role in supporting the entire design and development process for their revolutionary LEO satellite network constellation.
 
As the Senior Systems Engineering Designer/Architect your expertise will ensure everything aligns perfectly with project goals and meets the critical needs of their customers.
 
Key Responsibilities for the Senior Systems Engineering Designer/Architect:

• Design and develop critical aspects of the system, including:

• End-to-end communication
• Resource allocation mechanisms
• Network entry mechanism
• Network element management systems
• Service availability
• EPFD compliance and coordination mechanisms
• Satellite payload power consumption management
• Resource utilization efficiency
• Spectrum management
• User terminal type integration
• Concepts of operation

• Develop and maintain comprehensive system architecture documentation, including subsystems, interfaces, and data flows, to guarantee optimal performance and reliability.
• Work closely with the System Integration and Test team to plan the successful integration and testing of all system elements.
• Identify and manage technical risks associated with the system design. Develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans as needed.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior engineers on the System Design team.
• Create and maintain all necessary documentation.
• Work together with external partners, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure the project’s success.

 
Key Skills and Experience for the Senior Systems Engineering Designer/Architect:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• 14+ years of proven experience in satellite system architecture and design.
• Strong knowledge of satellite communication protocols, orbital mechanics, and space systems.
• Experience with software defined satellite communication payloads.
• Familiarity with regulatory bodies and space industry standards.

 
The successful candidate must be able to work in Canada and obtain clearance under the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP).
 
This opportunity offers a hybrid work model with 3 days in the office and occasional travel is anticipated.

If your skills and experience match this Senior Systems Engineering Designer/Architect opportunity, we encourage you to apply by sending your CV now!