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Hardware Engineer (SATCOM)
Are you ready to help shape the future of space and satellite communications?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Hardware Engineer to join a leading R&D team developing next-generation technologies for advanced satellite communication systems.
In this role, you’ll take full ownership of the electronic board development cycle, from concept and design through to testing, optimization, and integration. Working within a multidisciplinary environment, you’ll collaborate closely with optical, mechanical, and software experts to deliver high-performance, reliable mixed-signal electronics designed for use in space.
What You’ll Do
- Design, develop, test, and integrate reliable analog and mixed-signal electronics for satellite systems.
- Lead the full lifecycle of board design, including requirements definition, architecture, circuit design, component selection, PCB layout, and testing.
- Prepare manufacturing documentation and support production activities.
- Collaborate with internal and external technical specialists across hardware, software, optical, and mechanical domains.
- Contribute to system-level design reviews and ensure designs meet performance, environmental, and reliability standards.
What You’ll Bring
- MSc, PhD, or equivalent in Electronic Engineering or a related field.
- 7+ years’ experience designing and implementing mixed-signal electronics, from concept through to production.
- Expertise in analog/digital PLLs, control systems, ADCs/DACs, and operational amplifiers.
- Hands-on experience with schematic capture and PCB design tools (preferably Altium).
- Proficiency with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and vector network analyzers.
- Strong technical documentation and reporting skills.
- Willingness to travel across Europe and the US for collaboration and technical reviews.
Desirable Skills
- Experience with photodetectors, transimpedance amplifiers, microcontrollers, FPGAs, and RF components.
- Familiarity with laser and fiber optic components.
- Understanding of radiation effects on semiconductors and ESA standards.
- Background in aerospace or high-reliability electronics design.
Why Apply
You’ll join a passionate and technically accomplished team that’s pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in satellite communications. This is a hands-on engineering role where your designs will directly contribute to the next generation of secure, high-performance space technology.
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Senior Full Stack Software Engineer
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer to join a high-performing Ground Segment Software team developing advanced mission-control solutions for cutting-edge space missions.
You’ll play a key role in designing, building, and maintaining mission-critical software systems that enable satellite operations and support a new generation of space sustainability projects. This is a hands-on, technically challenging role ideal for someone who thrives in complex, high-impact environments, whether from the space, defence, aviation, telecoms, or automotive sectors.
For this role we can consider visa sponsorship and relocation support.
What You’ll Do
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance back-end services using modern programming languages.
- Architect and build responsive, interactive front-end applications using modern frameworks.
- Design, optimize, and manage databases for reliability and performance.
- Build and manage containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
- Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to streamline software delivery.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and implement new features.
- Troubleshoot complex issues across the stack, applying strong problem-solving skills.
- Lead and contribute to Agile/SCRUM processes including sprint planning and retrospectives.
What You’ll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
- 5+ years’ experience developing mission-critical software in the space or similar high-reliability industries.
- Proven full stack development background.
- Strong proficiency in object-oriented programming (Java, Python, or C++).
- Extensive experience building frontend applications with frameworks such as React.
Desirable Skills
- Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or Docker Compose.
- Experience with CI/CD tools such as GitLab CI or GitHub Actions.
- Strong command of SQL databases, data management, and Git-based workflows.
- Experience in Agile/SCRUM environments.
- Familiarity with CCSDS or ECSS communications standards.
- Understanding of Ground Segment systems and mission operations.
- Experience with AWS or Azure cloud platforms.
- Awareness of software security best practices and coding standards.
What’s on Offer
- Opportunity to work with a talented, diverse, and international engineering team.
- Flexible working around core hours in a collaborative, supportive environment.
- Hybrid working model with an optional 9/75 compressed schedule.
- 25 days’ annual leave (increasing with service) + 8 bank holidays.
- Private healthcare, life insurance, and long-term sick pay.
- Relocation assistance and visa sponsorship (where applicable).
- Modern office and cleanroom facilities.
- Regular social and professional development events.
If you’re passionate about software engineering and eager to help build the systems powering next-generation space missions, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact.
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Senior RF Engineer
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior RF Engineer to join an advanced R&D environment developing next-generation satellite ground terminal systems. This role sits at the heart of RF, microwave, and antenna engineering, contributing across the full product lifecycle, from early concept through to high-volume manufacturing.
You will play a key role in the design and development of gateway terminals and deployable flyaway systems operating across X, Ku, Ka, and Q/V bands. The position offers exposure to cutting-edge antenna reflector technology and the opportunity to contribute to future programmes, including defence-related systems.
As a Senior RF Engineer, you will take ownership of RF and antenna subsystem design, working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver high-performance, production-ready solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Define RF and antenna design specifications based on system requirements and performance targets
- Design and develop RF/antenna subsystems, including antenna reflectors
- Perform electromagnetic simulation and analysis using industry-standard tools (e.g. CST, HFSS, CHAMP)
- Build and evaluate prototypes, optimising performance against specifications
- Carry out RF measurements and verification using equipment such as VNAs, spectrum analysers, and signal generators
- Support manufacturing with antenna performance verification and troubleshooting
- Collaborate with internal teams and external partners throughout development
- Provide technical support for field issues and attend customer sites when required
Required Experience & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years’ relevant experience, or Master’s degree with 3+ years’ experience
- Strong background in RF, microwave, and antenna engineering
- Proven experience designing RF/antenna solutions from requirements through to validation
- Hands-on experience with electromagnetic simulation tools (e.g. HFSS, CST)
- Practical experience using RF test and measurement equipment
- Ability to work cross-functionally and resolve complex technical challenges
- Strong documentation and reporting skills
Desirable Experience
- Reflector antenna design experience
- Korean language skills
Why Apply?
- Work on advanced satellite communication systems at the forefront of RF technology
- Influence products from early design through to production
- Collaborate with experienced engineers in a highly technical R&D environment
- Contribute to both commercial and defence-related programmes
If you’re an experienced RF Engineer looking to take on technically challenging work in satellite and antenna systems, this role offers a compelling next step.
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Senior Technical Programme Manager
Senior Technical Program Manager
We are pleased to be supporting a critical Senior Technical Program Manager hire for a global technology organisation operating within the satellite communications sector.
With advanced engineering, manufacturing, and product development teams located globally, our client develops cutting-edge satellite communication systems and Gateway Antenna technologies used across a wide variety of commercial and government applications.
We are seeking a highly motivated technical program leader to drive complex antenna and satellite communication product development programs, supporting execution from concept through to mass production.
This role will focus on leading multi-disciplinary engineering programs, acting as the primary technical interface for customers, and ensuring seamless collaboration between US-based stakeholders and global engineering teams.
Key Responsibilities for the Senior Technical Program Manager:
- Lead end-to-end program delivery from concept to launch, ensuring scope, cost, and schedule adherence.
- Manage the full product life cycle for Gateway Antenna platforms, from strategic planning to productization.
- Own program outcomes and delivery commitments to internal stakeholders and external customers.
- Support senior leadership in program strategy, customer engagement, and technical decision-making.
- Collaborate closely with engineering teams across hardware, RF, mechanical, and software disciplines.
- Coordinate engineering schedules, track progress, identify delays, and resolve program blockers.
- Serve as the primary technical point of contact for customer program teams.
- Deliver technical presentations, manage expectations, and support negotiations.
- Produce high-quality technical documentation and translate complex concepts into clear requirements.
- Identify and mitigate technical and program risks.
- Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and executive dashboards.
- Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to prepare launch readiness and operational enablement.
- Support in-field testing, validation, and continuous improvement of product platforms.
Key Experience Needed for the Senior Technical Program Manager:
- Master’s degree (or higher) in RF Engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
- Expertise in RF, antenna, and satellite communication systems—preferably Gateway or ground-station technologies.
- 10+ years of experience leading complex technical programs in satellite communications, telecoms, or related hardware/software fields.
- Native-level English fluency; business-level Korean preferred.
- Experience coordinating global engineering teams and managing programs across multiple time zones.
- Strong proficiency with program tools (MS Project, Confluence, SharePoint, Jira).
- Excellent communication skills, strong business judgement, and the ability to manage technical and executive-level discussions.
- Experience in scoping, budgeting, planning, risk management, and metric-driven delivery.
- Multi-disciplinary engineering knowledge—hardware, mechanical, electrical, electronics—highly advantageous.
Senior Specialist Product Owner – User Terminals
Holt Executive are delighted to be partnered with a global Technology / Connectivity leader to support a critical Principal Technical Product Manager – SATCOM position.
The Principal Technical Product Manager- SATCOM position is a key role for our partners Agile development processes, acting as a bridge between customers, stakeholders and development teams. Your primary focus will be to own product backlog, ensuring development efforts are aligned with the strategic goals of the organization and delivering maximum value to our customers.
Main responsibilities for the Principal Technical Product Manager – SATCOM:
- Develop and communicate a clear vision for the product, ensuring alignment with the overall business strategy and customer needs.
- Prioritize and maintain the product backlog, ensuring that it accurately reflects the priorities of the business and provides the development team with a clear understanding of what needs to be built.
- Work closely with stakeholders to gather and document requirements, ensuring that all user stories are clear, concise, and actionable.
- Break down high-level requirements into actionable user stories, including detailed acceptance criteria and acceptance tests.
- Collaborate with the development team to plan and prioritize releases, balancing the need for new features with the need for stability and maintenance.
- Act as the primary point of contact between the development team and stakeholders, facilitating communication and ensuring that everyone is aligned on priorities and expectations.
- Work closely with the QA team to ensure that all user stories meet the required quality standards before they are released to production.
Key Experience required for the Principal Technical Product Manager – SATCOM:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
- Over 10 years experience in software development, Product Owner or similar role in an Agile development environment with a strong focus on satellite communications or modem development
- Understanding of modem technologies, modulation and coding, air interfaces, and software development tools such as containerization, virtualization and cloud technology
- Strong leadership and decision-making skills, with the ability to drive consensus and make tough decisions when necessary.
- Preferred certification in Agile methodologies (e.g., Certified Scrum Product Owner).
- Basic understanding of software development processes and technologies.

