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Holt Executive has teamed up with a leading independent service provider specializing in satellite and radio communications. This partnership ensures that customers around the globe receive secure and high-quality voice and data services. The provider also excels in systems integration, engineering, and IT solutions, serving the maritime, enterprise, defence, and government sectors.

They require a skilled Datacomms Engineer capable of handling everything from simple email applications to complex computer networks involving devices such as routers and switches. This role requires providing installation and commissioning engineering support for MoD/Gov systems worldwide, often at short notice. You will also offer technical support for business development activities related to products and be responsible for building and testing new or repaired MoD systems. As a lead field representative for installations, you will provide training to other engineers, ensuring high standards are maintained across all projects.

Key Responsibilities for the Datacomms Engineer:

• Assist MOD System Engineering with product and service evaluations aligned with company strategy, driven by requirements from Sales, Marketing, Management, or self-initiated.
• Support MOD Systems Engineering projects throughout their lifecycle, including design, prototyping, building, installation, integration, and testing, accompanied by thorough documentation.
• Verify design solutions through testing as directed by the Systems Engineering Manager.
• Provide assistance to the projects office for resolving escalated faults.
• Deliver training on terminals for bespoke solutions as needed.
• Collaborate with management and marketing on the technical aspects of product marketing and arrange and support customer demonstration facilities.
• Understand the use of cryptographic equipment and its application and impact in company systems.
• Set up and demonstrate complex satellite communication systems tailored to meet customer needs.
• Perform system administration tasks as outlined in the Security Organisation document.

 
Key Skills and Experience Required by the Datacomms Engineer:

• Satcom terminal experience required (DVB/Inmarsat).
• Must hold, or have the ability to achieve, DV Security Clearance.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• Good administration skills.
• Flexible and pro-active.
• Awareness of MoD systems and requirements.
• Broad IT & Network skills required.
• Professional registration desirable.
• NVQ Level 4 Desirable or similar level.
• Broad knowledge of Network installation required.

 
Company Benefits: 

• Hybrid working
• Annual Bonus
• Private Healthcare
• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays
• On-site benefits including Gym
• Collaborative and supportive work environment and more!

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

Holt Executive are partnered with a US based new space company who in a joint venture with their European counterparts, are looking to enter the satellite manufacturing business.

Officially founded in 2024, this venture is a significant milestone in the group’s strategic expansion. Backed by over 170m Dollars raised in 2024, this venture is poised to launch their first satellites in 2025.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Satellite Payload Communication Systems Engineer to play a crucial role in managing and optimizing satellite payload communication systems.
 
Key Skills & Experience Required by the Satellite Payload Communication Systems Engineer: 

• Vast experience and knowledge in satellite communication systems, radio frequency engineering, and signal processing.
• Experience and knowledge with payload communication protocols, data links, and modulation schemes.
• An understanding of satellite communication standards such as CCSDS.
• Strong understanding of antenna systems, frequency bands, and propagation models.
• Experience and expertise in software-defined radios (SDR) and networking protocols.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and communicate technical concepts clearly.
• US Citizenship.

 
This opportunity is an on-site position, based in Boulder, Colorado.
 
If your skills and experience match this Satellite Payload Communication Systems Engineer opportunity, we encourage you to apply by sending your CV now!

Do you have a passion for technology and ensuring quality?

Holt Executive is seeking an Electronics 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 Electronics 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 Electronics Test Engineer:

• Conduct Factory Acceptance Tests using standard workshop equipment, including power supplies, digital multimeters, and oscilloscopes.
• Assist in developing test procedures and FAT documentation.
• Troubleshoot and fault-find on electromechanical equipment.
• Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical team members.
• Adhere to company procedures, policies, and objectives.
• Always follow health and safety regulations and guidelines.
• Comply with procedures as outlined in the Quality Manual.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation in line with ISO 9001 standards.
• Help keep the office and workshop clean and organised, ensuring good project housekeeping.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide support to field service operations as needed.

 
Key Skills & Experience Required by the Electronics 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.

Company Benefits:

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

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 Electronics Test Engineer opportunity, we encourage you to apply now!

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 currently partnered with a global leader in Space Sustainability, a dynamic and rapidly growing technology and engineering innovator who are making hugely positive contributions to tackle the growing problem of space debris, making space and our orbits safer for future generations.

They require a Security Operations Engineer to join the Global IT and Security Team and drive security improvement across the business, which covers Microsoft 365, on-premises systems and AWS cloud services. The role will cover monitoring and analysis of security posture, ensuring that best practices are applied and that the best possible secure configurations are in place.

This isn’t a position for someone to write reports on identified weaknesses, it’s for someone to roll up their sleeves and fix them, alongside a global team of IT professionals.
 

Responsibilities for the Security Operations Engineer:

• Analyse, continually enhance and report on the security of the company’s Microsoft tenant. This will include ensuring all security controls required are effectively implemented including conditional access, identity management and privileged access management.
• Lead the configuration of Microsoft Purview for data loss prevention.
• Actively manage software vulnerabilities. Through the use of Intune, and working with the global IT team, create and manage installations to ensure that software across the estate is patched. Actively seek out dangerous software and remove it.
• Analyse cloud services ensuring that best practice is applied to secure configurations.
• Work to enhance and improve detection capabilities, ensuring that sufficient sensors are in place to identify anomalous activity across endpoints, cloud infrastructure and on-premises equipment.
• Regularly audit information systems through conducting regular or automated penetration testing, vulnerability scanning and other security testing activities.
• Hunt for threats in the Microsoft environment and build custom detections specific to our use cases.
• Work with other members of the security team to build assurance in specific use cases, including spacecraft operations.

Experience required by the Security Operations Engineer:

• Solid Microsoft 365 security experience in configuration (as well as analysis).
• Intune experience in a corporate production environment.
• Experience working in hybrid global environments with VPNs and complex network topologies.
• Experience with DLP technologies (ideally Microsoft Purview).
• Degree educated with a Computer Science/Information Security degree or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrable experience working in a blue-team type environment or role.
• AWS and cloud security understanding and experience.
• Penetration testing knowledge and experience, from vulnerability scanning through to more advanced security analysis.
• Experience and knowledge of ISO27001 or similar standards (desirable).
• Programming and scripting in PowerShell, Python and other languages (desirable).

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with a highly talented, diverse & dynamic international team with cutting edge technology.
• 9/75 work pattern (optional).
• Flexible working around core hours in a friendly and supportive environment.
• Hybrid working available (dependent on individual role requirements).
• 25 days holiday (increasing yearly up to a maximum of 28 days) + 8 days Bank Holiday.
• Life insurance and long-term sick pay.
• Private healthcare.

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

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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 the 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

Holt Executive is collaborating with an industry-leading design and manufacturing company specialising in electro-optics, serving diverse global markets.

Our partner has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Embedded Software Engineer to take the lead in designing and developing embedded software and Windows-based user interfaces.

Key Responsibilities for the Senior Embedded Software Engineer:

• Lead the end-to-end development of software applications, from concept design and requirements definition to detailed design and coding.
• Design and develop software applications, covering all stages from concept to detailed coding.
• Collaborate with Mechanical, Electrical, and Electronics engineers to ensure successful project delivery.
• Oversee all software requirements and address issues throughout the project lifecycle.
• Create robust software with a focus on fault management, fault reporting, and application health monitoring.
• Develop and maintain supporting documentation, including interface control documents, user manual inputs, and fault code lists with corrective actions.
• Assist customers with integration, commissioning, and problem resolution, including on-site support when necessary.

Key Skills and Experience for the Senior Embedded Software Engineer:

Essential –

• Strong degree in a related discipline.
• Experience of embedded software design and appreciation of associated hardware.
• Strong mathematics background.
• Experience in leading technical software projects.
• Experience of embedded software design and good general appreciation of associated hardware.
• Experience of writing C/C++ for embedded applications.
• Experience of the design and development of control systems, preferably of motor control principles and theory and interfaces.

 
Embedded software/firmware:

• 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.

 
Windows/User interfaces:

• Understanding of developing desktop application and user centric interface design.
• QT and QT Creator– multiplatform development environment in C++.
• Visual Studio C++ and C#.
• Low latency programming techniques.
• Networking (TCP/UDP).

 
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, all 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.
 

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 an Operational Support Systems Engineer (OSS) to play a key role in optimizing network performance, enhancing efficiency, and ensuring a seamless customer experience.
 
Key Responsibilities for the Operational Support Systems 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.
• 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 Operational Support Systems Engineer: 

• 3-6 years of experience working with Operational Support Systems.
• Strong knowledge of design principles, and specifications for standardized and interoperable OSS.
• Strong knowledge and experience of network management protocols, including NETCONF/RESTCONF, gNMI, TMForum APIs, MEF LSO APIs, CloudEvents, OpenMetrics, Openflow, ONF TAPI, etc.
• Strong knowledge of the MEF Lifecycle Service Orchestration framework.
• Experience using Operational Support Systems 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.
• Experience 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).
 
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 Operational Support Systems 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. 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!

Holt Executive has partnered with a leading satellite communications (SATCOM) provider, offering secure voice & data services to a global customer base. They also provide integrated IT & engineering solutions across maritime, enterprise, defence & government sectors.

Our partner is seeking an experienced Technical Product Manager with a robust technical background and a strong commercial and customer focus.

The ideal Technical Product Manager will understand the business technology and translate it into compelling, customer-focused commercial products. This role requires excellent communication skills to articulate product offerings both internally and externally.

Key Responsibilities for the Technical Product Manager:

• Serve as the Technical Product Champion for all products and services. Collaborate with the sales channels across the business and with key customers globally.
• Act as the technical product expert for all products, services and other manufacturers and satellite operators.
• Ensure sales teams and other departments are informed about current and future services and market offerings.
• Produce or translate technical content into customer/benefits-led materials, including bids, white papers, brochures, application notes, user guides, technical service updates, and press release inputs.
• Assist in defining the go-to-market strategy. Help the Head of Product and Marketing and Commercial Product Manager understand technical product positioning, key benefits, and target customers.
• Work with the Marketing and Communications Manager and Marketing Executives to ensure up-to-date marketing and sales collateral, user guides, FAQs, and sales fact sheets.
• Develop product marketing plans and value-added services to position the business as a leading provider in specified markets.
• Assist in the product marketing launch of new products and services, incorporating marketing literature, sales presentations, FAQs, user guides, internal process documents, terms and conditions, and sales fact sheets.
• Conduct market research to specify requirements for current and future products, supported by visits to customers and non-customers.
• Drive new products or services across the company by working with engineering, marketing, logistics, and support teams on market requirements and positioning.
• Provide technical product expertise with Systems Engineering teams to launch new products and services internally, during customer meetings, demos, events and throughout the company.
• Gather requirements for internal and external software development projects.
• Manage in-house projects to ensure timely and successful completion.
• Perform product competitor analysis and comparison, producing collateral for internal and external use.
• Manage hardware manufacturers for technology products, determining new product capabilities and integrating these with products and infrastructure.

Key Skills and Experience Required by the Technical Product Manager:

Essential –

• Proven experience in Technical Product Management.
• Strong understanding of IP networking.
• Background in mobile satellite communications, communications, or technology sectors.
• Experience managing hardware suppliers and evaluating product capabilities.
• Proficient in requirements capture and application.
• Candidates must be willing to undergo UK Government SC clearance.

Desirable –

• Familiarity with modern digital satellite communications and IT systems.
• Knowledge of VSAT networks and infrastructure.
• Experience with operating systems such as Linux and Windows.

If your skills and experience match this exciting Technical Product Manager opportunity, we encourage you to apply now!