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Holt Executive are delighted to be partnered with Marlink to support a critical Senior Sales Manager – UK + Europe hire to support their Maritime Business Unit.

Marlink operates in over 30 countries and employs more than 1,500 people worldwide – a fast paced, dynamic organisation.

Marlink are one of the leading pioneers in hybrid connectivity and cybersecurity for remote operations with a strong Focus on digital transformation for industries with mission-critical operations

Your Mission

The Senior Sales Manager – UK + Europe, reporting directly to the VP Sales, will be a self-motivated and service driven professional. They will cultivate and maintain long-term senior relationships with clients within the Maritime & Shipping sectors within the region.

Additionally, the role involves setting strategic direction and achieving business sales targets for the Marlink Group. The Senior Sales Manager – UK + Europe will also explore opportunities in regions where other business units have limited visibility and resources, enhancing Marlink’s overall position.

 
Main Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Develop business relations with existing customers and new customers within the Region and Works closely with potential clients to understand their business and identify sales opportunities for the Marlink Group.
• Achieve targeted profitable growth in the area, identifying market opportunities and establishing GTM for the region by continuously increase market share and profitable revenue growth.
• Responsible for developing a yearly regional sales team business development strategy to support growth initiatives.
• Increase Marlink brand awareness and positioning within region
• Support further development of the Marlink Product Portfolio, based on customer’s feedback
• Persuasive and strong communications skills at all levels of an organization up to C level
• Report activities, market needs and trends to VP Sales Europe North
• Engage with strategy and marketing groups to understand regional installed base, market dynamics and trends as well as developing market engagement strategies, planning of market and tradeshow events and other associated activities to promote customer understanding of the Marlink Group’s combined solutions.
• Responsible for developing a yearly regional sales team business development strategy to support growth initiatives.

 
Key Experience and Knowledge required:

• Have experience selling Telecommunication, IT Managed Services, Technology or Security solutions.
• Solid Understanding of and ability to sell “the Value” around an integrated, managed solution.
• Ideally 8-10 years demonstrated and proven record of success in services-based selling.
• A proven winner with a long track record of success in selling complex deals.
• Having a wide-ranging experience, using modern selling concepts (as-a-Service) and company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways.
• A proven winner, long track record of success in selling complex deals.
• Works independently, detail-oriented and has above average – excellent time management skills.

 If your qualifications and experience align with this Senior Sales Manager – UK + Europe opportunity, we encourage you to submit your CV to info@holtexecutive.com for consideration. 

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Electronics Group Leader to oversee and guide a team of talented electronics engineers. This pivotal role involves leading the design, development, and implementation of cutting-edge electronic systems for defence applications, while ensuring the highest standards of engineering excellence and compliance. As a leader, you will help drive both the tactical and strategic growth of the team, ensuring it evolves to meet the needs of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of electronics engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Provide technical guidance and support to team members, assisting with complex problem-solving and decision-making.
• Oversee the design, development, and testing of electronic systems and components for defence applications, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical, software, and systems engineers, to ensure seamless integration of electronic systems.
• Review, maintain, and improve working practices related to electrical and electronics design and development, ensuring up-to-date internal documentation.
• Support the sales team by providing technical input for new bids, opportunities, and queries regarding electrical systems.

  Skills & Experience:
Essential:

• A degree in electronics or electrical engineering (2:1 or above), or a closely related discipline.
• Several years of hands-on experience in electrical or electronics design, particularly in PCB development for high-performance microcontrollers, communications interfaces, and associated power supply and cabling architectures.
• Experience in line management and leadership within a prototype engineering environment, preferably within the defence industry.
• Technical project management experience, following the design lifecycle.
• Experience with motion control systems.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Desirable:

• Master’s degree in electronics/electrical engineering or a closely related discipline.
• 5+ years of proven technical team leadership experience.
• Experience with electrical and electronics systems in the defence environment.
• Understanding of the software development lifecycle and its interaction with electronics and systems requirements.

  Work-Life Balance:

• 37.5 hour working week.
• Lunchtime finishes on Fridays.
• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements (minimum of 4 days on-site presence on average).
• 28 days annual leave, plus Christmas closure.
• Holiday purchasing scheme.

Our Client, a global leader in the defence industry has an exciting opportunity for a Lead FPGA design Engineer / Manager.

Role Overview:

The Lead FPGA Engineer would be responsible the success of the engineering activities within an Integrated FPGA Product Team or one of the products within an FPGA Product Line.

Job Responsibilities:

The Lead FPGA Engineer is responsible for defining and leading the Work Packages for the team members on a day-to-day basis. Assignment of the work packages would happen in consultation with the Project Engineering Manager. You would be responsible for providing your team with clear expectations of the engineering outcomes, ensuring that they operate consistently within the Policies & Procedures and to foster the improvement goals defined by the Engineering Function.

Specific responsibilities:

• Lead the Engineering aspects of the FPGA Project or Product Line 
• Manage an FPGA Engineering Team to deliver the project outcomes
• Ensure that the outcomes for success are clearly defined and well communicated
• Ensure that the FPGA Engineering activities are well planned, costed and scheduled with the Project Planning and Project Management Community.
• Ensure that the FPGA Engineering team has a well-documented Engineering Plan and that the plan is followed
• Report on progress of the Engineering plan as needed
• Ensure the FPGA Engineering team follows an effectively tailored Life Cycle Management Process, leading the Design Reviews.
• Oversee the completion of the project outcomes to quality, cost and schedule ensuring that the project performance is accurately reported throughout
• Maintain an effective dialogue with the Project Engineering Manager and PM, reporting status and risks to the project throughout
• Work closely with the FPGA & Systems Design Authorities ensuring they are fully informed on technical progress and technical risks, requesting support as required
• Support the Project Engineering Manager for engineering reviews and team briefs
• Support the team with day-to-day technical queries and hands-on troubleshooting

Skills, Qualifications and Experience required:

Mandatory

• Proven experience in FPGA engineering management and delivery of projects
• Engineering or scientific Degree qualification (or equivalent)
• Excellent communicator and able to provide clear direction to FPGA teams
• Ability to manage complex situations with sound judgement and the ability to balance conflicting challenges
• Commercial and business awareness
• Experience of working across the full life cycle
• Familiarity with latest FPGA device families and verification methodologies
• Proven expertise of developing FPGA using VHDL or Verilog
• Experienced with Mentor Graphics FPGA development tools including HDL Designer, ModelSim / Questa and Precision
• Familiar with Xilinx / Intel (Altera) / Microsemi (Actel) design flows (ISE, Vivado, Quartus) and third-party synthesis tools
• Experience in specifying timing and area constraints for efficient FPGA Place and Route.
• Ability to analyse system and / or hardware level requirements and derive detailed FPGA requirements
• Independent verification using VHDL
• Experience of FPGA requirements capture and requirements management tools
• De-bugging FPGA designs and supporting integration & verification at hardware and system level
• A good understanding of FPGA version control and revision control software
• Experience of making technical decisions and mitigating technical risk for FPGA design activities.
• Experience with High-Speed Serial protocols and implementations
• Ability to coordinate day to day technical activities
• Excellent communication (oral & written) & interpersonal skills
• Linux and scripting experience
• Practical experience with agile methodology
• Experience in writing technical reports/documentation

Desirable

• Development of real-time, embedded, safety-critical FPGA, preferably in accordance with RTCA/DO-254 DAL A/B or below
• Electronic Warfare or RF Systems Experience
• Defence domain experience or relevant experience in the Aerospace industry
• Development and certification of airborne equipment
• New Product Introduction experience
• Independent verification using SystemVerilog / UVM
• Experience of embedded processor cores (e.g. ARM) in FPGA designs

Qualifications

• Honours degree or equivalent in Electronics Engineering or another STEM-based subject

Current valid SC clearance would be an advantage

Due to the security requirements this role is open to SOLE UK NATIONALS ONLY

Test Engineer

Calling all Eletro-Mechanical Test Engineers! An exciting opportunity for a Test Engineer exists with a leading defence company. The Test Engineer will take responsibility for testing electro-optical-mechanical components, sub-assemblies, assemblies, and systems, and recording results accurately, flagging issues to the engineering team, and carrying out fault-finding to diagnose production or design issues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertaking Factory Acceptance Tests using standard workshop test equipment such as power supplies, digital multi-meters & oscilloscopes.

• Assist in creating test procedures and FAT documents.

• Fault-find electromechanical equipment.

• Effective communications with both technical and non-technical personnel.

• Adhere to the company’s procedures, policies and goals.

• Ensure at all times that health & safety regulations and guidelines are followed.

• Ensure that all procedures are followed as specified in the Quality Manual.

• Maintain documentation to ensure it is kept accurate and up to date in accordance with ISO 9001 standards.

• Assist in maintaining the office and workshop in a clean and orderly state and ensure good project house keeping

• Actively support continuous improvement activities.

• Support field service when required.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Excellent knowledge of manual testing electrical and electro-mechanical systems.

• Ability to write comprehensive test plans and factory acceptance tests for new product launches.

• Able to read complex technical drawings, wiring diagrams and PCB schematics.

• Will be able to support production and quality activities when required.

• ONC or equivalent in Electronics Engineering

• Experience with manual test and integration.

• Computer Literate and competent with using Microsoft Word and Excel packages.

Desirable 

• PCB testing and fault-finding experience

• Good knowledge of digital camera and video protocols.

• Knowledge of automated test software.

• PLC programming.

• Experience in CAD packages.

• Experience in communication protocols.

• Understanding of networking and network infrastructure.

Personal Attributes

• Have the ability to liaise with customers verbally and in writing in an effective manner, producing reports and participating in formal design reviews.

• Be able to communicate clearly and effectively with all stakeholders and build relationships in order to understand diverse and complex requirements.

• Have the ability to fit in and work well both in a team and in working autonomously when required (change from The ability to work independently when required).

• Highly organised and methodical approach, with an eye for detail.

• A flexible, conscientious, and diligent attitude.

• A resilient and adaptable approach at all times.

• Demonstrates our company values of Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence and Courage.

• Highly organised and methodical approach, with an eye for detail.

• The ability to work independently when required.

• A flexible, conscientious, and diligent attitude.

• A resilient and adaptable approach at all times.

Work life balance:

• 37.5 hour working week

• Lunchtime finishes on a Friday

• 28 days annual leave

• Christmas closure

• Holiday purchasing scheme

Benefits:

• Group pension plan – matched contributions up to 5%

• Income protection scheme and Employee Assistance Programme

• Employee Assistance Programme 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

• Company shares incentive plan and save as you earn scheme

• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

• Wellbeing initiatives, including access to wellbeing app and the addition of mental health support for all employees. Plus, regular activities across our sites to support and promote wellbeing

• Regular sports and social activities

• Gym membership discounts

• Reward platform (high street discounts, employee benefits, health, and wellbeing offerings).

• Recruitment referral bonus scheme

• Excellent learning & development opportunities

• Great working environment with free, onsite car parking across all our locations

Security Clearance Requirements:

Due to the nature of our business, our staff need to be able to obtain UK Security Clearance as a mandated requirement. Therefore, if successful, you will need to provide proof of identity, employment history and right to work in the UK, along with proof of UK residency for at least five years.

Join our client and leverage your expertise and leadership in electronics design to make a significant impact!

Holt Executive is partnered with a leading electro-optics design and manufacturing business, seeking a Senior Electronics Engineer to join their expanding Engineering team. If you are passionate about innovation and leadership in electronics design, this role is for you.

As a Senior Electronics Engineer, you will play a key role in developing cutting-edge electronics and leading a talented team. Your expertise will drive innovation, ensuring high standards of engineering practice and project success.

Key Responsibilities for the Senior Electronics Engineer:

• Expertise in circuit design, components, and PCB technology.
• Work in EMC, Power Management, Servo Control, processor interfacing, and communications.
• Define and review overall architecture, including power management and system wiring.
• Lead by example, setting standards for good engineering practices.
• Drive innovation within the department, regularly communicating with senior management, customers, and stakeholders.
• Lead the development or enhancement of technology, providing subject matter expertise for R&D projects.
• Technical leadership of multi-disciplined projects, fostering a systematic approach and delivering solutions to customers.
• Provide insights into resource planning and support other engineers through training and development.

 
Key Skills and Experience for the Senior Electronics Engineer:

• Strong degree in a related discipline accredited by the IET, with typically 6 years of relevant experience.
• Proven experience in leading or supervising projects or teams.
• Solid theoretical and practical understanding of electrical and electronic designs.
• Ability to perform analysis-based activities such as circuit emulation and power budgets.
• Capability to assess and highlight key project risks and design activities.
• Awareness of the full project lifecycle from bid development to customer support.
• Proven track record of innovation-based approaches in engineering and leading, managing, or mentoring engineers.
• Ability to investigate and fault-find technical problems at PCB or system level.
• Experience with Embedded Software Design, including ARM/KEIL.
• Knowledge of EMC to military standards and managing issues at architecture and embedded levels.
• Understanding of motors and drive technology, with skills in control systems analysis.
• Proficiency in analysis and simulation tools such as Python, MATLAB, Simulink, LT-Spice, Simetrix.
• Familiarity with management tools like JIRA, Confluence, MS Project.
• Expertise in PCB design tools such as Altium, Cadence OrCAD.
• Familiarity with design resilience techniques like Failure Mode Effects Analysis.
• Awareness of Lightning Direct and Indirect Effects.

 Company Benefits:

• 37.5-hour work week with lunchtime finishes on Fridays.
• 28 days annual leave and Christmas closure.
• Employee Help@Hand Service providing access to remote GP services, second opinions, mental health support, 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 regular wellbeing activities.
• Employee discount scheme, including access to a wellbeing hub.
• Excellent Learning & Development opportunities.

 
Security Clearance Requirements:
Due to the nature of our business, our staff need to be able to obtain UK Security Clearance as a mandated requirement. Therefore, if successful, you will need to provide proof of identity, employment history and right to work in the UK, along with proof of UK residency for at least five years.

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

We are excited to offer an opportunity for a Document Control Assistant to join a growing team. If you’re a detail-oriented professional with a passion for organization and process optimization, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

In this critical position, you’ll play an essential role in managing configuration documents, processes, and data systems, contributing directly to the success of projects across multiple departments. There is significant potential to shape and support the delivery of new business processes and systems as the company continues to grow.

Key Responsibilities:

Configuration Control & Documentation:

• Ensure that engineering documents, design updates, and system configurations are tracked, recorded, and maintained according to industry standards and project specifications.
• Provide support in coordinating and processing change requests and the associated change management activities.
• Collaborate with project teams to generate internal configuration status reports for as-built production systems.
• Assist with entering and managing data within the engineering parts database.
• Work alongside the engineering team to help develop and improve efficient configuration management procedures.
• Proofread and verify the accuracy of data, descriptions, and technical documents in terms of language and content.
• Present data summaries at review meetings and assist in discussing configuration status.
• Support general technical data processing and overall data management activities.

Skills & Experience:
Essential:

• GCSE Grade 6 or above in Maths and English.
• At least 3 A-levels at grade C or above (or an HNC/HND) in a relevant subject area.
• Proven experience in working with data/documentation and a keen eye for identifying errors.
• A strong interest in technology, engineering design, and development.
• Experience working with spreadsheets and confidently manipulating data.
• Familiarity with data entry and management.
• Passion for improving and streamlining procedures for greater efficiency.
• Strong ability to analyze, summarize, and report on data.

Desirable:

• Previous experience working in configuration control.
• Familiarity with configuration control tools, ERP, and PDM systems, particularly Epicor or SolidWorks PDM.
• Experience developing and refining practical working procedures.
• Experience using task management systems like Jira or similar.

Personal Attributes:

• Strong presentation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrates core company values: Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence, and Courage.
• Highly organized with a methodical approach and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently when necessary, while also collaborating effectively with others.
• Flexible, conscientious, and diligent attitude.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Resilient and adaptable in response to changing priorities.

Work Life Balance:

• 37.5-hour working week.
• Lunchtime finishes on Fridays.
• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements.
• 28 days annual leave, plus Christmas closure.
• Holiday purchasing scheme.