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Are you a mechanical engineer with a passion for innovation, rugged electronics, and delivering real-world solutions? An exciting opportunity has opened for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join a high-performing Hardware team focused on the development of advanced video and imaging processing products. This role is central to designing and delivering mechanical and thermal solutions for ruggedised, high-performance computing systems used in demanding environments.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Take ownership of mechanical and thermal design for rugged computer and video tracking products.
• Use SolidWorks 3D CAD software to develop enclosure and packaging designs.
• Lead mechanical engineering activities within small, multidisciplinary project teams.
• Perform engineering analyses including stress, fatigue, thermal, and vibration assessments.
• Conduct lab testing for design verification and validation.
• Produce detailed engineering reports for product design, failure investigations, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with electronic and systems engineers to integrate components and subsystems.
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation including BOMs, ECRs, and design data.
• Support production, test, and field teams through design handover and troubleshooting.
• Work closely with project managers and sales teams to estimate and deliver on project goals.
• Assist with technical input for proposals, bids, and customer documentation.

What You’ll Bring: Essential:

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks 3D CAD.
• Experience designing enclosures for electronic equipment.
• A strong foundation in mechanical principles and a creative mindset.
• Demonstrated experience across the full product development lifecycle.
• Understanding of DFM, machining, casting, moulding, and fabrication techniques.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to lead technical work and deliver to deadlines.

Desirable:

• Experience designing for harsh or rugged environments.
• Background in defence, scientific equipment, or specialist machinery.
• Familiarity with document control systems (e.g., Dassault 3DEXPERIENCE).
• Skilled in engineering calculations and Microsoft Office tools.

  Benefits & Perks:

• Flexible hybrid working options
• 28 days annual leave + holiday purchase scheme
• Friday lunchtime finish
• Group pension with matched contributions
• Income protection and life assurance
• Remote GP, mental health support, and physiotherapy services
• Share incentive plans and EV salary sacrifice
• Employee rewards platform and social events
• Onsite parking and wellbeing initiatives
• Training and development opportunities

Additional Information: Due to the nature of the work, all candidates must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance. This includes proof of identity, right to work in the UK, and five years of UK residency.

Ready to make an impact with cutting-edge hardware in a high-performance environment? Apply today and help shape the future of rugged technology.

Test Engineer

Calling all Electronics 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 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 electronics 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.

Are you a mechanical engineer with a passion for innovation, rugged electronics, and delivering real-world solutions? An exciting opportunity has opened for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join a high-performing Hardware team focused on the development of advanced video and imaging processing products. This role is central to designing and delivering mechanical and thermal solutions for ruggedised, high-performance computing systems used in demanding environments.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Take ownership of mechanical and thermal design for rugged computer and video tracking products.
• Use SolidWorks 3D CAD software to develop enclosure and packaging designs.
• Lead mechanical engineering activities within small, multidisciplinary project teams.
• Perform engineering analyses including stress, fatigue, thermal, and vibration assessments.
• Conduct lab testing for design verification and validation.
• Produce detailed engineering reports for product design, failure investigations, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with electronic and systems engineers to integrate components and subsystems.
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation including BOMs, ECRs, and design data.
• Support production, test, and field teams through design handover and troubleshooting.
• Work closely with project managers and sales teams to estimate and deliver on project goals.
• Assist with technical input for proposals, bids, and customer documentation.

What You’ll Bring: Essential:

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks 3D CAD.
• Experience designing enclosures for electronic equipment.
• A strong foundation in mechanical principles and a creative mindset.
• Demonstrated experience across the full product development lifecycle.
• Understanding of DFM, machining, casting, moulding, and fabrication techniques.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to lead technical work and deliver to deadlines.

Desirable:

• Experience designing for harsh or rugged environments.
• Background in defence, scientific equipment, or specialist machinery.
• Familiarity with document control systems (e.g., Dassault 3DEXPERIENCE).
• Skilled in engineering calculations and Microsoft Office tools.

  Benefits & Perks:

• Flexible hybrid working options
• 28 days annual leave + holiday purchase scheme
• Friday lunchtime finish
• Group pension with matched contributions
• Income protection and life assurance
• Remote GP, mental health support, and physiotherapy services
• Share incentive plans and EV salary sacrifice
• Employee rewards platform and social events
• Onsite parking and wellbeing initiatives
• Training and development opportunities

Additional Information: Due to the nature of the work, all candidates must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance. This includes proof of identity, right to work in the UK, and five years of UK residency.

Ready to make an impact with cutting-edge hardware in a high-performance environment? Apply today and help shape the future of rugged technology.

Holt Recruitment are delighted to be partnered with a global leader within the remote connectivity/technology space to support a critical Offshore Telecommunication Engineer – VSAT.

Our partner is looking for an experienced Engineer to support Installation, configuration, commissioning, and fault diagnostics of Telecommunication and Connectivity services.
 
Key Responsibilities for the Offshore Telecommunication Engineer – VSAT role:

• Installation, commissioning & fault diagnostics of GEO VSAT fixed single and dual Antenna Systems.
• Commissioning & fault diagnosis of single & multiple carrier services on the above systems related to specific manufacturer Satellite access technologies for SCPC, TDMA, IDirect, newtech & CnC.
• Installation and commissioning of LEO VSAT systems such as Avanti.
• Installation and commissioning of LTE services in the North Sea.
• Installation of P2P/LOS and Fiber Optic WAN services.
• Installation, configuration and commissioning of managed Network Lan infrastructure on site.
• Installation, configuration, commissioning, and fault diagnostics of Out of Band system.
• Completes all Field documentation and reporting procedures.

 Key Experience required for the Offshore Telecommunication Engineer – VSAT role:

• HNCHND Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering qualification.
• 5 years of experience in similar role. 
• Seatel, Intellian, Orbit factory training certifications.
• GVF Certifications relevant to VSAT.
• Approved Fibre training (Splicing and Measurement).
• Proven experience of electrical installation & termination.
• Proven knowledge of basic LAN network infrastructure hardware, cabling & test.
• Proven knowledge of associated test equipment (Spectrum Analyser, RF Power meter, DVM, OTDR, Lan Tester).
• EU or Norwegian citizenship ability to work in Norway (sponsorship not available).

 
If your qualifications and experience align with this Offshore Telecommunication Engineer – VSAT opportunity, we encourage you to submit your CV to info@holtexecutive.com for consideration.

Holt Recruitment are delighted to be partnered with a global leader within the remote connectivity/technology space to support a critical Offshore Telecommunication Engineer – VSAT.

Our partner is looking for an experienced Engineer to support Installation, configuration, commissioning, and fault diagnostics of Telecommunication and Connectivity services.

Key Responsibilities for the Offshore Telecommunication Engineer – VSAT role:

• Installation, commissioning & fault diagnostics of GEO VSAT fixed single and dual Antenna Systems.
• Commissioning & fault diagnosis of single & multiple carrier services on the above systems related to specific manufacturer Satellite access technologies for SCPC, TDMA, IDirect, newtech & CnC.
• Installation and commissioning of LEO VSAT systems such as Avanti.
• Installation and commissioning of LTE services in the North Sea.
• Installation of P2P/LOS and Fiber Optic WAN services.
• Installation, configuration and commissioning of managed Network Lan infrastructure on site.
• Installation, configuration, commissioning, and fault diagnostics of Out of Band system.
• Completes all Field documentation and reporting procedures.

 
Key Experience required for the Offshore Telecommunication Engineer – VSAT role:

• HNCHND Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering qualification.
• 5 years of experience in similar role. 
• Seatel, Intellian, Orbit factory training certifications.
• GVF Certifications relevant to VSAT.
• Approved Fibre training (Splicing and Measurement).
• Proven experience of electrical installation & termination.
• Proven knowledge of basic LAN network infrastructure hardware, cabling & test.
• Proven knowledge of associated test equipment (Spectrum Analyser, RF Power meter, DVM, OTDR, Lan Tester).
• EU or Norwegian citizenship ability to work in Norway (sponsorship not available).

 If your qualifications and experience align with this Offshore Telecommunication Engineer – VSAT opportunity, we encourage you to submit your CV to info@holtexecutive.com for consideration.

Holt Recruitment are delighted to be partnered with a global leader within the remote connectivity/technology space to support a critical Offshore Telecommunication Engineer – VSAT.

Our partner is looking for an experienced Engineer to support Installation, configuration, commissioning, and fault diagnostics of Telecommunication and Connectivity services.

Key Responsibilities for the Offshore Telecommunication Engineer – VSAT role:

• Installation, commissioning & fault diagnostics of GEO VSAT fixed single and dual Antenna Systems.
• Commissioning & fault diagnosis of single & multiple carrier services on the above systems related to specific manufacturer Satellite access technologies for SCPC, TDMA, IDirect, newtech & CnC.
• Installation and commissioning of LEO VSAT systems such as Avanti.
• Installation and commissioning of LTE services in the North Sea.
• Installation of P2P/LOS and Fiber Optic WAN services.
• Installation, configuration and commissioning of managed Network Lan infrastructure on site.
• Installation, configuration, commissioning, and fault diagnostics of Out of Band system.
• Completes all Field documentation and reporting procedures.

Key Experience required for the Offshore Telecommunication Engineer – VSAT role:

• HNCHND Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering qualification.
• 5 years of experience in similar role. 
• Seatel, Intellian, Orbit factory training certifications.
• GVF Certifications relevant to VSAT.
• Approved Fibre training (Splicing and Measurement).
• Proven experience of electrical installation & termination.
• Proven knowledge of basic LAN network infrastructure hardware, cabling & test.
• Proven knowledge of associated test equipment (Spectrum Analyser, RF Power meter, DVM, OTDR, Lan Tester).
• EU or Norwegian citizenship ability to work in Norway (sponsorship not available).

 If your qualifications and experience align with this Offshore Telecommunication Engineer – VSAT opportunity, we encourage you to submit your CV to info@holtexecutive.com for consideration.

Systems and Software Architect

Holt Executive are partnered with a 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. They are now developing a LEO constellation that will revolutionize global broadband connectivity for enterprise.

Our partner is seeking a Senior level Systems and Software Architect to play a vital role the architecture, design, development, and testing of next-generation constellation software.

Key Responsibilities for the Systems and Software Architect:

• Take a lead in the design, development, and implementation of very advanced embedded and satellite ground segment software systems.
• Lead the architecture and design of the management plane, spanning scalable and modular Element Management System (EMS) and Network Management System (NMS) components.
• Definition and architecture of software solutions across the full stack (embedded modules and board support packages to OS-level integration and system-wide services).
• Drive and implement advanced testing methodologies, including Test-Driven Development (TDD) and software simulation frameworks.
• Be a technical leader and mentor to the software teams, supporting with design and code reviews, and ensuring adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• Support the wider team in the identification, troubleshooting, and resolving of complex software issues.
• Design and implement scalable networking features (e.g., MPLS).
• Use modern software tools and practices, including virtualization, containerization, and cloud technologies.

Key Skills & Experience for the Systems and Software Architect:

• A degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 15+ years of experience in software development and testing, with a strong focus on embedded systems and real-time applications.
• Proven experience as a technical lead, or architect.
• Proven experience in the design of software with consideration for hardware resource constraints and system-level integration.
• Strong experience architecting complex systems, including management planes with Element Management System (EMS) and Network Management System (NMS) components.
• Strong understanding of system-level concepts, including fault management, performance monitoring, configuration management, networking, storage, operating systems, and cybersecurity considerations.
• Proficiency in modern C++ (C++14/17/20).
• Experience with Linux operating systems.

The successful candidate must be able to work in Canada and be able to obtain a Reliability Clearance.
 
This opportunity offers a hybrid work model with 4 days in the office per week.
 
If your skills and experience match this Systems and Software Architect opportunity, we encourage you to apply now!

Are you an experienced Programme Manager with a passion for leading complex, high-impact projects within the defence or aerospace sector? We’re looking for a driven and strategic Programme Manager to take ownership of a key customer-facing programme within the Land sector. This is a pivotal opportunity to shape the success of multiple international projects from design through to delivery.

About the Role:

Reporting to the Land Programme Manager, you will oversee a programme comprising several concurrent projects, each at different stages of their lifecycle. Your leadership will ensure successful planning, execution and stakeholder engagement, all while aligning with commercial objectives and ensuring robust risk and resource management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate multiple projects within a major Land sector programme
• Ensure integrated planning, risk management and resourcing across departments
• Drive delivery against profit, revenue and growth targets
• Participate in bid and proposal planning, estimating PM labour, and scheduling
• Launch and oversee R&D and customer contracts from inception to closure
• Liaise with engineering and functional leads to ensure technical and resource alignment
• Provide high-level project board communication and strategic stakeholder engagement
• Manage reporting on financials (revenue, cash-flow, margin forecasts, etc.)
• Mentor and support project managers while overseeing PM staffing needs

What We’re Looking For:

Essential:

• Proven experience managing international defence/aerospace programmes
• Strong commercial acumen and stakeholder engagement skills
• Recognised project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP, APM)
• Experience leading high-performing teams in a fast-paced, collaborative setting
• Engineering background and understanding of complex systems
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally

Desirable:

• Degree in business, project management, or a related field

Personal Attributes:

• Analytical and strategic thinker with strong leadership skills
• Resilient, adaptable, and solutions-oriented
• Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates values of Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence, and Courage

What’s on Offer:

• Hybrid / flexible working arrangements
• Early finish on Fridays
• 28 days annual leave + Christmas closure + holiday purchase scheme
• Group pension plan (matched up to 5%)
• Income protection & life assurance
• Remote GP access, mental health support, physiotherapy services
• EV salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounts on gym memberships, high street retailers, and more
• Access to learning & development resources
• Onsite free parking

Security Requirements: Due to the nature of the role, candidates must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance. This includes proof of identity, right to work in the UK, and five years of UK residency.