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Are you an enthusiastic and results-oriented Senior Systems Engineer with a knack for solving complex problems?

Holt Executive are collaborating with a leading provider of integrated solutions for global defence and security.

Our partner is seeking a talented Network Engineer – Telecommunication Systems to join their Tactical Communications and Information Systems (TacCIS) team.

As a Network Engineer – Telecommunication Systems you will collaborate and lead on exciting, challenging projects at the forefront of the industry. This role is a full-time position with a hybrid working-from-home arrangement of 2 days per week.

Key Responsibilities for the Network Engineer – Telecommunication Systems:

• Leverage your expertise to support projects and programs within the TacCIS team.
• Collaborate with clients and working groups to define operational concepts and user needs.
• Gather, analyse, manage, justify, and break down requirements for effective project execution.
• Manage interfaces and trade-offs between systems, subsystems, functions, and requirements to ensure seamless integration.
• Apply best practices in systems engineering and critical thinking to develop innovative solutions.
• Create and deliver clear, concise technical documentation and participate in reviews to ensure accuracy.

Key Skills & Experience Required for the Network Engineer – Telecommunication Systems:

• Extensive, demonstrably successful experience in Telecommunications Engineering, encompassing trials, demonstrations, and deployments.
• Proven track record in Radio Networking Engineering within defence and/or commercial telecommunications systems.
• Adept at requirements capture, derivation, and management.
• Experience applying Systems Engineering methodologies like the Requirements and Acceptance V-Model, ITEAP, and Engineering Lifecycle Management.
• In-depth understanding of telecommunications, including IP routing/switching, IT infrastructure, standard management practices, and RF networking systems as IP Bearer systems.

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

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.

Our partner is seeking a Field Service Engineer – Telecommunications to be the crucial link between their cutting-edge technology and their global customers.

As a Field Service Engineer – Telecommunications you’ll be responsible for the work and activities related to the installation, service and maintenance of all Connectivity/Satellite Systems, IT Network hardware and software on vessels and offshore platforms.

Key Responsibilities for the Field Service Engineer – Telecommunications:

• Dive into complex technical issues, troubleshoot with precision, and find creative solutions that keep their customers connected.
• Create detailed reports and ensure all tasks are completed on time and to the highest standards.
• Deliver projects on time and within scope, exceeding customer expectations.
• Collaborate with customers, internal departments, and fellow engineers to ensure seamless operations and exceed expectations.

Key Skills & Experience for the Field Service Engineer – Telecommunications:

• Bachelor’s degree in IT & Telecommunications or similar.
• Solid IT knowledge is essential, including server configuration, network infrastructure, and administration.
• Experience in marine electronics on commercial or military vessels or any offshore installations is an advantage.
• Multi-national customer service experience preferred.
• Must be flexible to work worldwide and travel varying schedules, including evenings and weekends.
• Be able to provide a valid work permit for the location you are applying to.

If your skills and experience match this Field Service Engineer – Telecommunications opportunity, we encourage you to apply by sending your resume to info@holtexecutive.com 

Become the network hero!

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior OSS Engineer to play a critical role in keeping the network running smoothly. You’ll design, build, and maintain cutting-edge Operational Support Systems that optimise performance, boost efficiency, and ensure a flawless customer experience for our partner located in Quebec, Canada.

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.

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

Key Responsibilities for the Senior OSS Engineer:

• Design, develop, implement and enhance Operational Support Systems to monitor and manage Carrier Ethernet and IP customer services and network resources, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
• Work closely with vendors to evaluate and implement new OSS solutions and stay up to date with industry trends.
• Review and approve design and development solution documents, internal and external test strategies, plans and scripts.
• Develop and maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of OSS requirements, configurations, processes and procedures.
• Implement real-time network monitoring solutions to proactively identify and resolve network issues, minimizing downtime.
• Investigate and resolve complex OSS implementation and network problems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement effective solutions.
• Develop and maintain automated scripts and tolls to streamline network operations and improve efficiency.
• Implement and enforce security best practices to protect network systems and data integrity.
• Analyse network performance data and provide insights for capacity planning and network optimization.

Key Skills & Experience for the Senior OSS Engineer:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Demonstrated knowledge of architecture, design principles, and specifications for standardized and interoperable OSS.
• Strong knowledge of network management protocols, including NETCONF/RESTCONF, gNMI, TMForum APIs, MEF LSO APIs, CloudEvents, OpenMetrics, Openflow, ONF TAPI, etc.
• Strong knowledge of MEF Lifecycle Service Orchestration framework.
• Hands on experience with OSS tools and platforms such as Netcracker Digital OSS, ONAP, Ciena Blue Planet, Amdocs, etc.
• Hands on experience with Carrier Ethernet technologies, standards, and protocols.
• Familiarity with TMForum Open Digital Architecture (ODA), Process Framework (eTOM) and Information Framework (SID).
• Familiarity with Model-based systems engineering (MBSE) and/or UML.
• This role requires making recommendations and decisions which will have significant influence on the network operations and control solution of the network.

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

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

Do you have a passion for keeping networks running smoothly? 

Are you an expert in Operational Support Systems? 

We have an exciting opportunity for an OSS Engineer to play a key role in optimizing network performance, enhancing efficiency, and ensuring a seamless customer experience for our partner located in Quebec, Canada.

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.

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

Key Responsibilities for the OSS Engineer:

• Design, develop, implement and enhance Operational Support Systems to monitor and manage Carrier Ethernet and IP customer services and network resources, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
• Partner with vendors to find the hottest new OSS solutions and stay ahead of the industry curve.
• Review and approve design and development solution documents, internal and external test strategies, plans and scripts.
• Develop and maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of OSS requirements, configurations, processes and procedures.
• Implement real-time network monitoring solutions to proactively identify and resolve network issues, minimizing downtime.
• Investigate and resolve complex OSS and network problems by collaborating with cross-functional teams to find effective solutions.
• Develop and maintain automated scripts and tolls to streamline network operations and improve efficiency.
• Implement and enforce security best practices to protect network systems and data integrity.
• Analyse network performance data to provide valuable insights for capacity planning and network optimization.

Key Skills & Experience for the OSS Engineer:

• 3-6 years of experience within a similar role.
• Demonstrated knowledge of design principles, and specifications for standardized and interoperable OSS.
• Strong knowledge of network management protocols, including NETCONF/RESTCONF, gNMI, TMForum APIs, MEF LSO APIs, CloudEvents, OpenMetrics, Openflow, ONF TAPI, etc.
• Strong knowledge of MEF Lifecycle Service Orchestration framework.
• User experience with OSS tools and platforms such as Netcracker Digital OSS, ONAP, Ciena Blue Planet, Amdocs, etc.
• Hands on experience with Carrier Ethernet technologies, standards, and protocols.
• Familiarity with TMForum Open Digital Architecture (ODA), Process Framework (eTOM) and Information Framework (SID).
• Familiarity with Model-based systems engineering (MBSE) and/or UML.
• This role requires making recommendations and decisions which will influence the network operations and control solution of the network.

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

If your skills and experience match this OSS 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.
• 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 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 supporting a global provider of innovative connectivity solutions that connect people and assets around the globe, including in remote and challenging environments.

Our partner is seeking an experienced Senior Operations Engineer to play a vital role in supporting the successful operation of their safety services portfolio, both current and future. The Senior Operations Engineer will ensure that safety services are operating correctly at all times, responding to incidents, taking corrective action, and proactively managing both the short-term and long-term operation of these services.

Responsibilities for the Senior Operations Engineer:

• Operate and maintain various safety platforms, ensuring smooth daily functioning.
• Support the entire lifecycle of safety service systems, from implementation to ongoing maintenance and improvement.
• Proactively address issues and ensure resolution with suppliers or partners as needed.
• Provide troubleshooting for faults and failures in safety services.
• Implement changes and enhancements to safety systems while maintaining optimal service availability.
• Collaborate with equipment manufacturers, software suppliers, and stakeholders to propose and evaluate improvements to safety services.

Skills and Experience for the Senior Operations Engineer:

Essential –

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a suitable technical discipline such as Electronics, Telecommunication, Computer science, etc.
• Experience in telecommunications technologies with an understanding of IP-based mobile networking.
• Significant hands-on experience with managing, maintaining, and upgrading operational systems.

Desirable –

• Understanding of satellite or mobile communications systems.
• Knowledge of networking technology and protocols (including routers, switches, firewalls, TCP/IP, UDP, BGP, HTTP(S), SSL/TLS, SSH, SNMP etc.)
• Knowledge of IT security practices and technologies (including IPSec and PKI).
• Knowledge of various operating systems usage and administration (Windows and Linux).
• Programming/scripting experience (e.g., C, C++, C#, perl, python, java, HTML, etc.)

Benefits:

• Discretionary Annual Bonus.
• 27 days Annual Leave (+ Bank Holidays).
• Private Healthcare, Life Assurance & Income Protection.
• Pension and Savings Plan (Up to 10% employer contribution).
• Season Ticket Loan and/or Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Workplace Savings Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, etc.

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

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

Our partner is seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to play a vital role in supporting the successful operation of their safety services portfolio, both current and future. The Senior Systems Engineer will ensure that safety services are operating correctly at all times, responding to incidents, taking corrective action, and proactively managing both the short-term and long-term operation of these services.

Responsibilities for the Senior Systems Engineer:

• Operate and maintain various safety platforms, ensuring smooth daily functioning.
• Support the entire lifecycle of safety service systems, from implementation to ongoing maintenance and improvement.
• Proactively address issues and ensure resolution with suppliers or partners as needed.
• Provide troubleshooting for faults and failures in safety services.
• Implement changes and enhancements to safety systems while maintaining optimal service availability.
• Collaborate with equipment manufacturers, software suppliers, and stakeholders to propose and evaluate improvements to safety services.

Skills and Experience for the Senior Systems Engineer:

Essential –

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a suitable technical discipline such as Electronics, Telecommunication, Computer science, etc.
• Experience in telecommunications technologies with an understanding of IP-based mobile networking.
• Significant hands-on experience with managing, maintaining, and upgrading operational systems.

Desirable –

• Understanding of satellite or mobile communications systems.
• Knowledge of networking technology and protocols (including routers, switches, firewalls, TCP/IP, UDP, BGP, HTTP(S), SSL/TLS, SSH, SNMP etc.)
• Knowledge of IT security practices and technologies (including IPSec and PKI).
• Knowledge of various operating systems usage and administration (Windows and Linux).
• Programming/scripting experience (e.g., C, C++, C#, perl, python, java, HTML, etc.)

Benefits:

• Discretionary Annual Bonus.
• 27 days Annual Leave (+ Bank Holidays).
• Private Healthcare, Life Assurance & Income Protection.
• Pension and Savings Plan (Up to 10% employer contribution).
• Season Ticket Loan and/or Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Workplace Savings Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, etc.

If your skills and experience match this Senior 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.
• 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 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

Launch Your Career in Electro-Optics as a Test Engineer.

Do you have a passion for technology and ensuring quality?

Holt Executive is seeking a Test Engineer to join their innovative partner company, a leader in electro-optics design and manufacturing. This company offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge projects in a dynamic environment.

The successful Test Engineer will be responsible for ensuring the quality and functionality of electro-optical-mechanical products across all stages of development.

Key Responsibilities for the Test Engineer:

• 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.
• Always ensure 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 following ISO 9001 standards.
• Support field service when required.

Key Skills & Experience Required by the Test Engineer:  

Essential –

• Excellent knowledge of manual testing of 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 testing and integration.
• Computer Literate and competent with using Microsoft Word and Excel packages.

Desirable –

• PCB testing and fault-finding experience
• Good knowledge of digital cameras and video protocols.
• Knowledge of automated test software.
• PLC programming.
• Experience in CAD packages.
• Experience in communication protocols.
• Understanding of networking and network infrastructure.

Work-Life Balance:

• 37.5 hour working week.
• Lunchtime finishes on a Friday.
• 28 days annual leave.
• Christmas closure.

Company Benefits:

• Group pension plan – matched contributions up to 5%.
• Income protection scheme and Employee Assistance Programme.
• 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.
• Company shares incentive plan and save-as-you-earn scheme.
• Group electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.

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

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.

Our partner is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior System Engineering Specialist to play a vital role in supporting the entire design and development process for the constellation system.

The successful Senior System Engineering Specialist will work alongside cross-functional teams to define the system architecture, system requirements, and specifications for all network elements, including the satellites themselves.

As the Senior System Engineering Specialist your expertise will ensure everything aligns perfectly with project goals and meets the critical needs of their customers.

Key Responsibilities for the Senior System Engineering Specialist:

• Design and develop critical aspects of the system, including communication, resource allocation, network entry, management systems, service availability, compliance, satellite power management, efficiency, spectrum management, user terminal integration, and operational concepts.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior engineers on the System Design team.
• 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.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and trends in the satellite industry and contribute innovative ideas to enhance the design and operation of the system.
• 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 System Engineering Specialist:

• 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.
• Specialised Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.
• Creative analytical person with thorough attention to detail.
• Highly collaborative team player who can quickly earn the confidence of co-workers and teammates.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with management, engineering teams and partners/suppliers.
• Experience with business considerations and practical limitations related to system design and implementation.
• Fluent in English, written and oral. French is an asset.

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