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Holt Executive are currently partnered with a global leader in Space and Satellite sustainability, a dynamic and rapidly growing technology innovator who are making hugely positive contributions to the growing problem of orbital space debris.

They require a Spacecraft Systems Engineer Team Lead – Space Sustainability to be responsible for line managing members of the team as well as taking the lead on project work. Therefore, you need to be a senior engineer with hands-on experience of working on spacecraft systems and be at a level where you can come in and start contributing to the projects straight away.

This role will help make a difference every day by ensuring the Systems team is well placed to drive forward our missions and help to make space safer and more sustainable for future generations.

Responsibilities for the Spacecraft Systems Engineer Team Lead – Space Sustainability:

• Line management of team members. This includes helping resolve blockers to their work, prioritising their work, conducting appraisals and conducting probation reviews.
• Planning the technical work for the systems team members. Assigning tasks appropriately and effectively taking team member skillsets and abilities in to account
• Overall responsibility for the technical output of the people being managed
• Create a plan to address the development needs of the existing team members
• Support engineering technical work performed by the team including:
  • The development of spacecraft mission and system design including requirements derivation and CONOPS definition.
  • Rapid feasibility studies into different scenarios and architectures
  • Performing mission analysis and modelling of spacecraft missions as well as Trade-off and control platform systems budgets e.g. mass, power, data, fuel.
  • Maintaining the configuration control of systems work and documentation
  • Coordinate with other teams at sub-system and system level to define development and verification plans.
  • Assist with bid work, providing technical solutions and documentation.

Skills required by the Spacecraft Systems Engineer Team Lead – Space Sustainability:

• Diploma; bachelor or master’s degree in systems engineering, electrical engineering, or another relevant discipline.
• At least 5 years work experience as a systems engineer for a spacecraft mission
• Knowledge of the systems and project engineering lifecycle from requirements definition through to verification, including experience of leading or planning for project review gates in satellite engineering
• Experience in mission and systems architecture definition and CONOPS, especially understanding of both space and ground segment interaction.
• Good knowledge of a range of subsystems & engineering teams including: GNC (AOCS, ADCS), astrodynamics, C&DH / OBDH, EPS, RCS (propulsion), COM (communications), software, ground segment & operations.

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary
• Opportunity to work with a highly talented, diverse & dynamic international team with cutting edge technology
• 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 Spacecraft Systems Engineer Team Lead opportunity, we encourage you to apply by sending your CV to info@holtexecutive.com

Holt Executive are partnered with a global leader in Space and Satellite sustainability, a dynamic and rapidly growing technology innovator who are making hugely positive contributions to the growing problem of orbital space debris.

They require a Senior Spacecraft Systems Engineer – Space Sustainability to develop spacecraft mission and system design, taking the lead on certain aspects of project work which involves developing scalable solutions across the spectrum of satellite in-orbit servicing, space situational awareness, end of life and active debris removal.

The company offer Hybrid working with a requirement to be on site (Oxford) two days per week, along with a competitive salary and benefits.

Responsibilities for the Senior Spacecraft Systems Engineer – Space Sustainability:
• Development of spacecraft mission and system design including requirements derivation and CONOPS definition.
• Performing mission analysis and modelling of spacecraft missions.
• Production of mission-level test and verification plans.
• Performing feasibility studies into different scenarios and architectures.
• Assisting with bid work, providing technical solutions and documentation.
• Maintaining configuration control of systems work and documentation.
• Working with and guiding a multi-disciplined team in the delivery of projects.
• Assist with writing bids, developing and analysing designs during early phases and then continuing that support into the testing phase with AIT.
• Once a mission is launched, assistance with in-orbit commissioning of satellites support for the spacecraft operations team.

Required Experience and Qualifications for the Senior Spacecraft Systems Engineer – Space Sustainability:
• Diploma; bachelor or master’s degree in systems engineering, electrical engineering or another relevant discipline.
• At least 10+ years of commercial experience in a Systems Engineering role for satellite platform architecture.
• Knowledge of the systems and project engineering lifecycle from requirements definition through to verification.
• Experience in mission and systems architecture definition, especially understanding of both space and ground segment interaction.
• Good knowledge of a range of subsystems & engineering teams including: GNC (AOCS, ADCS), astrodynamics, C&DH / OBDH, EPS, RCS (propulsion), COM (communications), software, ground segment & operations.
• Experience in the development of systems engineering documentation working with a Project Manager as needed: requirements, CONOPS, review gate materials, test and verification plans / procedures, DDVP, ICDs, equipment lists, FMECA & FTAs
• Awareness of the AIT process: manufacture, assembly, functional and environmental testing.
• Knowledge of commonly used engineering and modelling packages (e.g. ModelSim, Matlab, STK) and/or coding and scripting languages (e.g. Python)

Benefits
• Competitive base salary
• Opportunity to work with a highly talented, diverse & dynamic international team with cutting edge technology
• Flexible working around core hours
• Hybrid working
• 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 (taxable benefit)

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

Holt Executive are currently partnered with a global leader in Space and Satellite sustainability, a dynamic and rapidly growing technology innovator who are making hugely positive contributions to the growing problem of orbital space debris.

They require a Senior Systems Engineer to be responsible for taking the lead on certain aspects of project work as well as mentoring other members of the team. The successful appointee will be a Senior Engineer with hands-on experience working on spacecraft systems, at a level where he/she can come in and start contributing to projects straight away.

The company offer hybrid working and flexible hours, and you will join a team of highly talented engineers working on cutting edge technology, in their office and cleanroom facility in Oxford.

Responsibilities for the Senior Systems Engineer:

• Development of spacecraft mission and system design including requirements derivation and CONOPS definition.
• Performing mission analysis and modelling of spacecraft missions.
• Trade-off and control platform systems budgets e.g. mass, power, data, fuel.
• Production of mission-level test and verification plans.
• Production of mission-level FMECA, FTA and FDIR.

Skills & Experience required by the Senior Systems Engineer:

• Right to work in the UK and eligible for a Security Clearance application (Mandatory).
• Diploma; bachelor or master’s degree in systems engineering, electrical engineering or another relevant discipline.
• At least 10+ years of commercial experience in a Systems Engineering role for satellite platform architecture.
• Knowledge of the systems and project engineering lifecycle from requirements definition through to verification, including experience of leading or planning for project review gates in satellite engineering e.g. SRR, PDR, CDR, etc.
• Experience in mission and systems architecture definition and CONOPS, especially understanding of both space and ground segment interaction.

 Benefits:

• Competitive base salary
• Opportunity to work with a highly talented international team working on cutting edge technology
• Flexible working around core hours
• 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 (taxable benefit)

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

Holt Executive are currently partnered with a global leader in Space and Satellite sustainability, a dynamic and rapidly growing technology innovator who are making hugely positive contributions to the growing problem of orbital space debris.

They require a Senior Flight Dynamics Engineer to be involved in critical missions, involving complex manoeuvres, approaching, and docking satellites and avoiding debris. The appointee will experience a range of orbital environments and scenarios as the company perform not only the standard operational lifecycle but also rendezvous, docking and separation activities. The role will include the design, development, testing and operations of the complete Flight Dynamics suite.

The company offer hybrid working and flexible hours, and you will join a team of highly talented engineers working on cutting edge technology, in their office and cleanroom facility in Oxford.

Responsibilities for the Senior Flight Dynamics Engineer:

• Define flight dynamics requirements.
• Participate in the design of the Flight Dynamics Systems.
• Develop algorithms and software for specific FDS modules.
• Be responsible for SSA processes: conjunction warning assessment, and collision avoidance manoeuvre planning, execution and evaluation.
• Plan, support the execution of and evaluate the performance of, spacecraft orbital and attitude manoeuvres.
• Support the design of the Ground Segment Concept of operations.
• Perform required mission and system analysis studies, preparation of technical notes and attendance at technical meetings.
• Perform routine and critical real-time operations.
• Participate in 24/7 shifts (for mission phases) and on-call rotations, such that safe and efficient operations are ensured on a 24/7 basis.

Skills & Experience required by the Senior Flight Dynamics Engineer:

• Right to work in the UK and eligible for a Security Clearance application (Mandatory).
• University degree in aeronautics, computer science, software engineering, mathematics or relevant science discipline.
• 5+ years’ commercial Space flight dynamics experience.
• Experience in using simulation software MATLAB or similar.
• Experience with Mission Analysis & requirements definition.

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary
• Opportunity to work with a highly talented international team working on cutting edge technology
• Flexible working around core hours
• 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 (taxable benefit)

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

Do you have a passion for space and experience with complex projects?

Holt Executive has partnered with a leader in nanosatellites manufacturing and operation, to provide custom communication solutions for their clients. They are seeking a Lead Space Systems Engineer to join their team in Luxembourg.

The Lead Space Systems Engineer will be responsible for spearheading the design, construction, and delivery of small satellites for their global clientele. You will be the driving force, encompassing the entire project lifecycle, from initial product review to final client acceptance.

Key Responsibilities for the Lead Space Systems Engineer:

• Spacecraft systems design and architecture – both overall and in detail with hands-on work.
• Coordinating technical activities with customers and suppliers.
• Alignment of mission and spacecraft design to ESA standards
• Technical consulting with international clients.
• Coaching and guidance of non-senior engineers.
• Prepare documentation according to applied space engineering standards.
• Technical involvement in all aspects of mission and spacecraft design.
• Ensuring a proper balance between time consumption and quality.
• Assignment planning using SCRUM and JIRA

Key Skills and Experience Required by the Lead Space Systems Engineer:

• Possess several years of experience designing satellites, ideally honed on cutting-edge new space projects.
• Demonstrate proficiency in applying systems engineering principles (requirements analysis, architecture, simulation, integration, verification & validation) to deliver successful projects.
• Experience delivering projects according to established standards like ESA ECSS or NASA equivalents.
• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills to tackle complex technical challenges head-on.
• Proven experience in systems validation, qualification, and ensuring optimal performance.
• Proficiency in programming or scripting languages (e.g., XML, Python, Matlab) can be beneficial.
• Be adept at utilising CAD and mission tools such as SOLIDWORKS, STK, GMAT, or similar software.
• Maintain a strong quality awareness and understanding of aerospace quality assurance processes and standards in the aerospace industry.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with space missions and projects.
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of the functional aspects involved in building and developing spacecraft.

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

Holt Executive are partnered with a leading technology and engineering services company that supplies the space and satellite industry. Our partner is involved in a variety of projects ranging from designing and building spacecraft to managing launches and controlling satellites in orbit.

They require an Earth Observation Engineer to support the development of Earth observation (EO) programs and services for national and international organisations, using both operational and scientific data.

Key Responsibilities for the Earth Observation Engineer:

• Support services to ESA included within the Third Party and Heritage Mission element of the Instrument Data Quality Evaluation and Analysis service (IDEAS-QA4EO) and Earthnet Data Assessment Project (EDAP+).
• Proactively identify and investigate data quality anomalies, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of Earth observation data.
• Research and provide comprehensive responses to user inquiries related to technical aspects of data analysis.
• Manage and update local quality control tools and scripts for optimal data processing.
• Contribute to the development of compelling technical proposals to expand business opportunities.

Key Skills and Experience Required by the Earth Observation Engineer:

• University degree/MSc (or equivalent) in Geography, Physics, Remote Sensing or a related discipline.
• Experience/Understanding, in either an industrial or academic setting.

• Supporting operational processing systems for EO data (e.g. level ‘1’ to level ‘2’ and ‘level 3’ processing).
• Working with Optical earth observation data specifically Landsat, Proba-1, JERS-1 and New Space missions (e.g. Planet).
• Using and adapting tools for remote sensing data manipulation.

Benefits:

• Competitive Package, including private healthcare, excellent pension, generous holiday allowance.
• Hybrid working, with the requirement to attend the office in Bedfordshire one day every month.

Due to the nature of the business, all applicants must be eligible to work in the UK and all potential employees will undergo stringent reference and identity checks.

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

Holt Executive are partnered with a global leader in Space Sustainability, a dynamic and rapidly growing technology innovator who is making hugely positive contributions to the growing problem of orbital space debris.

Our partner is seeking a GNC Hardware Engineer to join their team and be responsible for developing the algorithms and simulations used in selecting, modelling, qualifying, and integrating the GNC sensors, actuators, and payloads used on the missions.

This opportunity offers a comprehensive benefits package, featuring visa sponsorship and relocation package.

Key Responsibilities for the GNC Hardware Engineer:

• Contribute to the GNC hardware trade-offs for missions.
• Contribute to the definition of the GNC subsystem V&V (Verification and Validation) plan.
• Perform GNC subsystem development testing with Engineering Model hardware.
• Contribute to the GNC subsystem/spacecraft integration planning and execution.
• Support GNC hardware environmental testing (e.g., vibration, thermal, vacuum and radiation).
• Support in-orbit operation as a member of the GNC team (e.g., analysis of GNC hardware performance, definition of commissioning plan for GNC hardware).
• Contribute to system-level activities, such as defining FMECA and FDIR processes.

Key Skills and Experience Required by the GNC Hardware Engineer:

• Degree in aerospace engineering or another relevant engineering/science discipline.
• Experience with hardware AIV (Assembly, Integration and Verification).
• Experience of Systems Engineering.
• Experience in one (or more) of the following –

• • Practical working knowledge of digital electronics relevant to a GNC system (communications protocols, satellite Command & Data Handling, digital integration to enable Hardware-in-the- Loop Testing etc.).
  • Experience with GNC sensors such as sun sensors, star tracker, IMU, magnetometers, and GNC actuators such as magnetometers and reaction wheels.
  • Experience with active optical sensors (e.g., Radar, Laser range finder, LiDAR) and cameras, including design of appropriate functional testing, calibration, and verification.

 Benefits:

• Competitive base salary
• Opportunity to work with a highly talented, diverse & dynamic international team with cutting edge technology.
• 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 GNC Hardware Engineer opportunity, we encourage you to apply by sending your CV to info@holtexecutive.com 

Holt Executive are partnered with a leading technology and engineering services company that supplies the space and satellite industry. Our partner is involved in a variety of projects ranging from designing and building spacecraft to managing launches and controlling satellites in orbit.

They require an Optical Systems Engineer to support the development of Earth observation (EO) programs and services for national and international organisations, using both operational and scientific data.

Key Responsibilities for the Optical Systems Engineer:

• Support services to ESA included within the Third Party and Heritage Mission element of the Instrument Data Quality Evaluation and Analysis service (IDEAS-QA4EO) and Earthnet Data Assessment Project (EDAP+).
• Interact with expert customers on mission data issues.
• Proactively identify and investigate data quality anomalies, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of Earth observation data.
• Research and provide comprehensive responses to user inquiries related to technical aspects of data analysis.
• Manage and update local quality control tools and scripts for optimal data processing.
• Develop and present posters, publications, and presentations at meetings and conferences.
• Undertake occasional on-site visits to customer locations.
• Contribute to the development of compelling technical proposals to expand business opportunities.

Key Skills and Experience Required by the Optical Systems Engineer:

• University degree/MSc (or equivalent) in Geography, Physics, Remote Sensing or a related discipline.
• Experience/Understanding, in either an industrial or academic setting –
  • Supporting operational processing systems for EO data (e.g. level ‘1’ to level ‘2’ and ‘level 3’ processing).
  • Working with Optical earth observation data specifically Landsat, Proba-1, JERS-1 and New Space missions (e.g. Planet).
  • Using and adapting tools for remote sensing data manipulation.

• Understanding of EO data processing levels.
• Understanding of instrument calibration principles (e.g. geometric, radiometric, spectral, etc).
• Data handling and manipulation.
• Technical document authoring.

Due to the nature of the business, all applicants must be eligible to work in the UK and all potential employees will undergo stringent reference and identity checks.
 
If your skills and experience match this Optical Systems Engineer opportunity, we encourage you to apply by sending your CV to info@holtexecutive.com 

Holt Executive are currently partnered with a global leader in Space and Satellite sustainability, a dynamic and rapidly growing technology innovator who are making hugely positive contributions to the growing problem of orbital space debris.

Their missions rely on powerful satellite simulators for validating and preparing the mission operations. They require a Senior Simulation Engineer to be instrumental in the future development of an innovative satellite servicing spacecraft by developing state-of-the-art simulators, with responsibilities across the whole lifecycle from design and development to testing and deployment.

Responsibilities for the Senior Simulation Engineer:

• Design, development, integration, validation, deployment and ongoing maintenance of spacecraft simulation software 
• Provide technical expertise as Subject Matter Expert regarding simulator development 
• Develop and integrate spacecraft simulation software based on client’s requirements  
• Validate, configure, and deploy simulation software
• Perform maintenance activities on simulators to ensure highest availability to users 

Experience required by the Senior Simulation Engineer: 

• University degree in Computer Science, Electronics, or other STEM discipline  
• Minimum 5+ years of space industry experience in modelling and simulation of digital electronics (processors, memory, FPGA) and interfaces/buses (CANBus, RS422, RS485, SpaceWire) 
• Minimum 5+ years of industry experience in software development using C/C++ , real-time software development, preferably using modelling and simulation technologies 
• Experience with SMP2 and SIMULUS Suite and/or other spacecraft simulation frameworks 
• Experience with an emulation suite, preferably ESOC Emulator Suite or TEMU 

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Opportunity to work with a highly talented, diverse & dynamic international team with cutting edge technology
• Flexible working
• Hybrid working
• 25 days holiday + 8 days Bank Holiday
• Life insurance and long-term sick pay
• Private healthcare (taxable benefit)

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

Holt Executive are currently partnered with a global leader in Space and Satellite sustainability, a dynamic and rapidly growing technology innovator who are making hugely positive contributions to the growing problem of orbital space debris.

They require a Bid Manager/Bid Engineer to focus on Space Situational Awareness activities, developing bids, securing funding, and supporting a number of BD-related areas including proposal production.

This role would suit someone with past experience in bids or sales, ideally in the spacecraft sector or in complex engineering services or products, who wishes to grow responsibility in the space BD area.  

The company offer hybrid working and flexible hours, and you will join a team of highly talented engineers working on cutting edge technology, in their office and cleanroom facility in Oxford.

Responsibilities for the Bid Manager/Bid Engineer:

• Take responsibility for managing and coordinating entire bids, or parts of bids as required, through the bid process from call opening all the way to bid submission.
• Control overall production of the bid volumes to ensure delivery on schedule.
• Control bid finances, working with finance team and external partners.
• Coordinating partner inputs (scope, finances), with procurement team.
• Support SSA programmes and studies.

Experience required by the Bid Manager/Bid Engineer:

• Ability to be SC cleared.
• 1-4 years’ experience working in bid management in the space industry.
• An excellent “sales / marketing style” in bid production which can be used to convey the selling points of the business, and to construct competitive but deliverable bids and commercial proposals.
• Experience of working on bids of various different sizes, from 1 to 2 pager propositions for expressions of interest, to small R&D bids, to larger mission / service proposals of hundreds of pages.

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary
• Opportunity to work with a highly talented, diverse & dynamic international team with cutting edge technology
• Flexible working around core hours
• Hybrid working
• 9 day working fortnight (opt in/out)
• 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 Bid Manager/Bid Engineer opportunity, we encourage you to apply by sending your CV to info@holtexecutive.com