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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced satellite operations leader to take ownership of a next-generation Mission Operations Centre supporting a large-scale LEO satellite constellation programme.

This is a senior leadership role responsible for building and operating the Mission Operations Centre (MOC), fleet management platform, and on-orbit commissioning capability for a rapidly growing satellite network. The successful candidate will play a critical role in defining operational strategy, satellite commissioning, fleet management, and conjunction assessment processes in a complex operational environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and operation of the Mission Operations Centre and associated fleet management systems
• Select and integrate Mission Control System (MCS) and operational software platforms
• Oversee integration between mission operations, network control, and wider ground segment infrastructure
• Define and implement Space Situational Awareness (SSA) and conjunction assessment procedures
• Lead on-orbit commissioning activities including spacecraft health checks, payload activation, ISL commissioning, and operational verification
• Establish redundancy, resilience, and disaster recovery strategies across mission-critical infrastructure
• Coordinate with external partners, suppliers, and operational stakeholders
• Support the transition to 24/7 constellation operations as the programme scales

Essential Skills & Experience

• 12+ years’ experience in satellite fleet operations or mission operations environments
• Strong background in LEO constellation operations and spacecraft commissioning
• Hands-on experience with Mission Management or Mission Control Systems
• Familiarity with SSA/SDA workflows, collision avoidance, and conjunction assessment processes
• Experience leading complex operational programmes across multidisciplinary teams
• Strong stakeholder management and operational decision-making capability
• Postgraduate qualification in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline

Desirable Experience

• Experience scaling operational infrastructure for large satellite constellations
• Knowledge of ground segment integration, network operations, or telecoms infrastructure
• Experience with high-availability operational environments and disaster recovery planning
• Exposure to international regulatory or operational frameworks within the space sector

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to lead operations for a cutting-edge satellite constellation programme
• High-impact leadership role within a rapidly growing space environment
• Long-term career growth within a technically advanced organization
• Collaborative, international engineering and operations environment

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Satellite Communications Engineer to join a highly innovative space engineering environment, working on advanced satellite missions.

This role sits within a multidisciplinary avionics team and will see you take ownership of the communications subsystem, contributing across the full lifecycle from design and analysis through to verification and validation. You will play a key role in delivering robust space-to-ground communications solutions, working closely with systems, integration, and procurement teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and architecture of spacecraft communications subsystems
• Develop and manage link budgets, including space-to-ground and data downlink analysis
• Support and review system-level communication performance and requirements
• Manage the selection, procurement, and supplier oversight of communication hardware (e.g. Tx/Rx units, antennas, GNSS components)
• Perform multipath and interference analysis, ensuring system robustness
• Support ITU regulatory compliance and frequency licensing considerations
• Contribute to ground station selection and interface activities
• Define and execute unit-level testing, including hardware acceptance and performance validation
• Develop test procedures and support verification & validation (V&V) activities alongside integration teams
• Manage work packages, including planning, scheduling, cost estimation, and resource allocation
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers

Essential Skills & Experience

• Degree (BSc/MSc) in Electronics, Communications Engineering, or a related discipline
• Strong experience in satellite communications systems design and architecture
• Proven expertise in link budget creation and analysis
• Experience modelling and simulating space-to-ground communication links
• Knowledge of frequency licensing and ITU regulations
• Hands-on experience with communications hardware and testing
• Experience developing and executing verification & validation plans for satellite systems
• Strong stakeholder collaboration skills and ability to work across multidisciplinary teams
• Eligibility to work in the UK and Europe

Desirable Experience

• Broader understanding of satellite systems engineering
• Experience with antenna design and RF propagation
• Advanced knowledge of link budget optimisation and performance modelling
• Familiarity with regulatory and licensing processes for space communications

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Optional compressed working pattern
• 25 days holiday (increasing with service) + bank holidays
• Private healthcare and life insurance
• Relocation support and visa sponsorship (where applicable)
• Access to modern engineering and laboratory facilities
• Collaborative, international team environment
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Regular team and social events

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced communications engineer to take a lead role in cutting-edge satellite programmes, contributing to complex missions in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced spacecraft platform specialist to lead the development and qualification of next-generation LEO satellite platforms within a large-scale constellation programme.

This is a senior technical leadership role responsible for end-to-end ownership of the satellite platform, covering spacecraft bus architecture, attitude control, propulsion, onboard computing, flight software, optical inter-satellite links, electrical power systems, and manufacturing tooling.

The successful candidate will act as the platform-level technical authority, driving subsystem architecture decisions, supplier selection, qualification activities, and post-launch anomaly resolution across a highly complex, multi-vendor programme environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead spacecraft platform development across structural bus, ACS, propulsion, OBC, flight software, optical ISL, and EPS subsystems
• Manage RFQ activities, supplier evaluation, and subsystem procurement across international vendors
• Define spacecraft architecture decisions relating to radiation tolerance, shielding, and onboard computing strategies
• Establish propulsion budgets and disposal strategies aligned with space sustainability guidelines
• Define platform pointing performance requirements for Ka/S-band communications and ISL acquisition
• Oversee procurement of manufacturing tooling and production support equipment
• Chair platform qualification reviews and support anomaly investigation and resolution activities post-launch
• Coordinate closely with payload, operations, systems, and manufacturing teams to ensure successful platform integration and delivery

Essential Skills & Experience

• 15+ years’ experience in spacecraft platform engineering or satellite systems development
• Strong subsystem-level ownership experience across multiple spacecraft bus architectures
• Proven experience integrating multi-vendor subsystem deliveries into a complete spacecraft platform
• Strong understanding of LEO radiation environments and spacecraft shielding strategies
• Experience managing international suppliers and fixed-price technical contracts
• Strong systems engineering, risk management, and technical leadership capability
• Postgraduate qualification in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline

Desirable Experience

• Experience supporting large-scale LEO constellation programmes
• Knowledge of optical inter-satellite link technologies
• Familiarity with regenerative payload integration and advanced onboard processing architectures
• Experience supporting spacecraft manufacturing, qualification, and launch campaigns
• Background in space sustainability, active disposal, or orbital debris mitigation strategies

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to lead platform engineering for a cutting-edge satellite constellation programme
• High-impact technical leadership role within an innovative space environment
• Flexible and remote working arrangements
• Long-term programme involvement spanning development through launch and operations
• Collaborative international engineering environment working on advanced spacecraft technologies

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An opportunity has arisen for a Satellite Systems Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team working on next-generation satellite communications architectures.

This role focuses on the design, analysis, and development of advanced space payload systems for telecommunications applications, supporting complex satellite missions across LEO, MEO, GEO, and highly elliptical orbits. You will contribute to cutting-edge R&D programmes spanning system definition through to in-orbit commissioning.

You will work at the forefront of satellite communications system design, with responsibility across mission analysis, system architecture, payload design support, and technical trade-offs. The role requires a strong understanding of spaceborne communication systems and the ability to contribute across the full development lifecycle, from requirements definition through to integration and operational support.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead mission analysis activities and translate system requirements into lower-level specifications
• Define system SWaP-C (Size, Weight, Power, Cost) constraints and manage cross-domain interface definitions (RF, digital, electrical, optical, mechanical, thermal)
• Lead architectural trade studies, link budget analysis, and system-level design decisions
• Support and challenge external contractors and subcontractors on technical delivery
• Assist with reliability analysis and system-level simulation activities
• Support spacecraft and payload qualification activities, including platform and component selection input
• Contribute to programme planning, technical reporting, and customer-facing programme discussions
• Support integration, test campaigns, launch preparation, and in-orbit commissioning activities
• Participate in design reviews, manufacturing oversight, qualification reviews, and progress reporting

Essential Skills & Experience

• Master’s or PhD in Engineering (e.g. Satellite Communications, Telecommunications, Electronics, or Digital Systems)
• 8–10 years’ experience in satellite or space systems engineering
• Strong background in satellite communications and payload architectures across LEO/MEO/GEO/HEO missions
• Experience with phased array antenna systems and digital beamforming
• Knowledge of digital regenerative payloads and onboard processing architectures
• Experience with satellite system design, HW/SW integration, and space communications architectures
• Familiarity with inter-satellite links and advanced payload concepts
• Experience in space qualification processes for complex systems
• Understanding of TT&C systems, satellite operations, and payload operations
• Experience with orbital analysis tools and systems modelling (e.g. STK or equivalent)
• Ability to work within multidisciplinary and international engineering teams
• Eligibility to work in Switzerland (Swiss or EU citizenship, or valid Swiss work permit required)

Desirable Experience

• Previous involvement in ESA, NASA, or similar space agency programmes
• Experience with satellite operations environments, including TT&C, network management, and payload operations
• Exposure to end-to-end satellite programme lifecycles from concept through to in-orbit operations

Eligibility

• Swiss or EU citizenship, or valid Swiss work permit required

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to work on advanced satellite communications and space payload systems
• End-to-end involvement across system design, integration, testing, and in-orbit operations
• Exposure to complex international space programmes and multidisciplinary engineering teams
• High-impact technical role shaping next-generation satellite architectures
• Collaborative R&D environment focused on innovation in space communications systems

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An opportunity has arisen for an experienced satellite operations leader to take full ownership of a next-generation Mission Operations Centre supporting a large-scale LEO satellite constellation programme.

This is a senior leadership role responsible for establishing and scaling mission operations capability, including the Mission Operations Centre, fleet management platform, and on-orbit commissioning function for a rapidly expanding satellite network. You will play a central role in defining operational strategy and ensuring safe, efficient, and resilient constellation operations.
Role Purpose

You will lead the end-to-end operational capability for a complex LEO constellation, covering spacecraft commissioning, fleet health management, mission control systems, and conjunction assessment processes. The role requires strong technical leadership combined with the ability to build scalable operational processes for long-term 24/7 service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, build, and operation of the Mission Operations Centre and associated fleet management systems
• Select, implement, and integrate mission control systems and operational software platforms
• Oversee integration between mission operations, network control, and wider ground segment infrastructure
• Define and implement Space Situational Awareness (SSA) and conjunction assessment processes
• Lead on-orbit commissioning activities, including spacecraft health checks, payload activation, inter-satellite link commissioning, and end-to-end operational verification
• Develop and maintain redundancy, resilience, and disaster recovery strategies for mission-critical systems
• Coordinate with external partners, suppliers, and operational stakeholders to ensure seamless delivery
• Support transition planning towards fully scalable 24/7 constellation operations

Essential Skills & Experience

• 12+ years’ experience in satellite operations, mission operations, or spacecraft fleet management
• Strong background in LEO constellation operations and on-orbit commissioning activities
• Hands-on experience with mission control or mission management systems
• Solid understanding of SSA/SDA workflows, conjunction assessment, and collision avoidance processes
• Proven experience leading complex operational programmes across multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Strong stakeholder management and decision-making skills in operational environments
• Degree or postgraduate qualification in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline

Desirable Experience

• Experience scaling operations for large or growing satellite constellations
• Knowledge of ground segment integration, network operations, or telecoms infrastructure
• Experience designing or operating high-availability systems and disaster recovery frameworks
• Familiarity with international regulatory, safety, or operational frameworks in the space sector

What’s on Offer

• Leadership role shaping operations for a next-generation satellite constellation programme
• Significant ownership across mission operations, commissioning, and fleet management
• Long-term career development within a rapidly scaling space organisation
• Collaborative international environment working across engineering and operations teams

Senior Director – LEO Satellite Operations Location: Canada (Hybrid – relocation support available)

Holt Executive are pleased to be partnered with a leading global satellite communications organisation supporting a critical senior leadership hire within LEO satellite operations.

This role will take overall responsibility for the development, deployment and long-term operation of a next-generation LEO satellite constellation. The successful candidate will lead the definition of operational concepts, oversee SOC system development, and build and mentor a high-performing satellite operations team through all mission phases — from launch and orbit raising to in-service operations and end-of-life disposal.

Key Responsibilities – Senior Director, LEO Satellite Operations

• Lead the definition and delivery of the Satellite Operations Concept for a LEO constellation
• Oversee SOC system requirements including command & telemetry, flight dynamics, SSA, automation and analytics
• Manage supplier selection and make/buy decisions aligned to schedule, budget and risk
• Collaborate closely with satellite manufacturers to support operations readiness and procedures
• Lead development, validation and deployment of SOC systems and processes
• Build, structure and mentor a new Satellite Operations organisation
• Define operational schedules, identify risks and drive mitigation strategies
• Oversee on-orbit operations across LEOP, orbit raising, validation and steady-state service
• Drive automation to ensure efficient, reliable and scalable constellation operations

Key Experience Required – Senior Director, LEO Satellite Operations

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science or Mathematics
• 20+ years’ experience in spacecraft operations systems and on-orbit operations
• Proven leadership experience within MEO or LEO satellite constellation operations
• Strong expertise in satellite control systems, flight dynamics and space situational awareness
• Demonstrated ability to build and lead large, multidisciplinary technical teams
• Strong stakeholder management, decision-making and communication skills
• Ability to work in Canada and obtain Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP) clearance

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced satellite operations leader to take ownership of a next-generation Mission Operations Centre supporting a large-scale LEO satellite constellation programme.

This is a senior leadership role responsible for building and operating the Mission Operations Centre (MOC), fleet management platform, and on-orbit commissioning capability for a rapidly growing satellite network. The successful candidate will play a critical role in defining operational strategy, satellite commissioning, fleet management, and conjunction assessment processes in a complex operational environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and operation of the Mission Operations Centre and associated fleet management systems
• Select and integrate Mission Control System (MCS) and operational software platforms
• Oversee integration between mission operations, network control, and wider ground segment infrastructure
• Define and implement Space Situational Awareness (SSA) and conjunction assessment procedures
• Lead on-orbit commissioning activities including spacecraft health checks, payload activation, ISL commissioning, and operational verification
• Establish redundancy, resilience, and disaster recovery strategies across mission-critical infrastructure
• Coordinate with external partners, suppliers, and operational stakeholders
• Support the transition to 24/7 constellation operations as the programme scales

Essential Skills & Experience

• 12+ years’ experience in satellite fleet operations or mission operations environments
• Strong background in LEO constellation operations and spacecraft commissioning
• Hands-on experience with Mission Management or Mission Control Systems
• Familiarity with SSA/SDA workflows, collision avoidance, and conjunction assessment processes
• Experience leading complex operational programmes across multidisciplinary teams
• Strong stakeholder management and operational decision-making capability
• Postgraduate qualification in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline

Desirable Experience

• Experience scaling operational infrastructure for large satellite constellations
• Knowledge of ground segment integration, network operations, or telecoms infrastructure
• Experience with high-availability operational environments and disaster recovery planning
• Exposure to international regulatory or operational frameworks within the space sector

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to lead operations for a cutting-edge satellite constellation programme
• High-impact leadership role within a rapidly growing space environment
• Long-term career growth within a technically advanced organization
• Collaborative, international engineering and operations environment

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced satellite ground segment specialist to lead the development and deployment of advanced Gateway Earth Station (GES) infrastructure within a next-generation LEO constellation programme.

This is a senior technical leadership role responsible for end-to-end ownership of gateway earth station deployment including Ka-band tracking antennas, S-band feeder-link gateways for direct-to-device (D2D) services, RF and baseband infrastructure, and high-availability power and cooling systems. The successful candidate will act as the technical authority across site selection, civil works, gateway integration, commissioning, and operational readiness activities.

You will play a critical role in shaping the evolution of next-generation NTN communications capability, supporting nationwide gateway rollout, Ka-band rain-fade mitigation strategies, and resilient ground segment infrastructure for advanced satellite broadband and D2D services.

Key Responsibilities • Lead end-to-end deployment of gateway earth station infrastructure from site survey through commissioning and operational handover.
• Manage civil works, utility integration, and construction activities across Phase 1 gateway deployment sites.
• Procure and integrate Ka-band tracking antennas, gateway RF systems, and baseband communications equipment.
• Build and commission S-band feeder-link gateway infrastructure supporting NTN and D2D communications services.
• Design gateway diversity and switching strategies for monsoon rain-fade mitigation and high-availability operations.
• Deliver resilient power and cooling infrastructure including UPS systems, DG backup, and redundancy planning to 99.999% availability targets.

Essential Skills & Experience • 12+ years’ experience in earth station deployment, RF infrastructure, or satellite ground segment engineering.
• Strong hands-on experience with Ka-band LEO tracking antennas and gateway systems.
• Track record delivering multi-site civil and RF infrastructure programmes within regulated timelines.
• Experience operating earth station infrastructure in tropical or monsoon environments.
• Familiarity with WPC, SACFA, and earth station licensing processes is preferred.
• Bachelor’s or postgraduate qualification in RF Engineering, Antenna Engineering, Telecommunications, Civil Engineering, or related discipline.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Antenna & User Terminal Systems Engineer to play a key role in the development and deployment of next-generation satellite communications networks. This position will focus on the evaluation, design, integration, and validation of advanced user terminal (UT) technologies, supporting both fixed and mobile satellite connectivity applications.

The successful candidate will provide technical leadership across antenna technologies, modem integration, terminal architecture, and supplier engagement, helping to shape the future of high-performance broadband connectivity solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop technical requirements for satellite user terminal antenna systems, including modem integration and terminal architecture.
• Support the definition of antenna and modem performance requirements and assess emerging vendor technologies.
• Evaluate supplier-developed terminal solutions for performance, reliability, manufacturability, and scalability.
• Review integration strategies between antenna systems and modem technologies for future terminal designs.
• Recommend design improvements and new terminal concepts to achieve cost, performance, and reliability objectives.
• Define and oversee testing activities to validate system assumptions using antenna and user terminal prototypes.
• Develop supporting documentation, compliance matrices, and test requirements for terminal qualification and certification activities.
• Lead technical assessments of electronically steerable antenna (ESA) technologies, including next-generation and emerging solutions.
• Monitor developments in satellite communications, 5G antenna technologies, and industry interoperability standards.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support product development and deployment activities.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline.
• Master’s degree in Engineering or a relevant technical field.
• PhD focused on electronically steerable antenna research is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in satellite antenna systems, user terminals, satellite communications, or related engineering disciplines.
• Experience with electronically steerable antenna technologies and modem integration.
• Experience supporting the deployment or commercialisation of ESA-based products is advantageous.

Technical Skills & Knowledge

• Strong background in the simulation, design, and testing of electronically steerable antennas for satellite communications.
• Knowledge of flat-panel antenna architectures and integration with a range of modem technologies.
• Familiarity with antenna control protocols and modem interoperability standards.
• Expertise in Ka-band antenna technologies for land mobile, aeronautical, maritime, and fixed communications applications.
• Understanding of satellite modems, gateway systems, RF equipment, and communications networks.
• Solid foundation in electromagnetics, phased array systems, and antenna architecture.
• Experience with RFIC selection, beamforming technologies, and array antenna manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of beam steering, beam shaping, and antenna control techniques.
• Ability to balance performance, cost, power consumption, and manufacturability in design decisions.
• Experience working with external suppliers and technology partners.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

What’s On Offer

• Opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge satellite communications programmes.
• Exposure to advanced antenna, modem, and user terminal technologies.
• Collaborative engineering environment working alongside industry-leading technical experts.
• Competitive compensation, bonus and benefits package.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Antenna & User Terminal Systems Engineer to play a key role in the development and deployment of next-generation satellite communications networks. This position will focus on the evaluation, design, integration, and validation of advanced user terminal (UT) technologies, supporting both fixed and mobile satellite connectivity applications.

The successful candidate will provide technical leadership across antenna technologies, modem integration, terminal architecture, and supplier engagement, helping to shape the future of high-performance broadband connectivity solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop technical requirements for satellite user terminal antenna systems, including modem integration and terminal architecture.
• Support the definition of antenna and modem performance requirements and assess emerging vendor technologies.
• Evaluate supplier-developed terminal solutions for performance, reliability, manufacturability, and scalability.
• Review integration strategies between antenna systems and modem technologies for future terminal designs.
• Recommend design improvements and new terminal concepts to achieve cost, performance, and reliability objectives.
• Define and oversee testing activities to validate system assumptions using antenna and user terminal prototypes.
• Develop supporting documentation, compliance matrices, and test requirements for terminal qualification and certification activities.
• Lead technical assessments of electronically steerable antenna (ESA) technologies, including next-generation and emerging solutions.
• Monitor developments in satellite communications, 5G antenna technologies, and industry interoperability standards.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support product development and deployment activities.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline.
• Master’s degree in Engineering or a relevant technical field.
• PhD focused on electronically steerable antenna research is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in satellite antenna systems, user terminals, satellite communications, or related engineering disciplines.
• Experience with electronically steerable antenna technologies and modem integration.
• Experience supporting the deployment or commercialisation of ESA-based products is advantageous.

Technical Skills & Knowledge

• Strong background in the simulation, design, and testing of electronically steerable antennas for satellite communications.
• Knowledge of flat-panel antenna architectures and integration with a range of modem technologies.
• Familiarity with antenna control protocols and modem interoperability standards.
• Expertise in Ka-band antenna technologies for land mobile, aeronautical, maritime, and fixed communications applications.
• Understanding of satellite modems, gateway systems, RF equipment, and communications networks.
• Solid foundation in electromagnetics, phased array systems, and antenna architecture.
• Experience with RFIC selection, beamforming technologies, and array antenna manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of beam steering, beam shaping, and antenna control techniques.
• Ability to balance performance, cost, power consumption, and manufacturability in design decisions.
• Experience working with external suppliers and technology partners.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

What’s On Offer

• Opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge satellite communications programmes.
• Exposure to advanced antenna, modem, and user terminal technologies.
• Collaborative engineering environment working alongside industry-leading technical experts.
• Competitive compensation, bonus and benefits package.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.

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