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Holt Executive are delighted to be partnered with a global leader across the Communication and technology space to support a critical Spectrum/ Regulatory Engineering position.

Our partner provides resilient, lifesaving Communications across a number of critical sectors around the world. With over 40 years of experience our partner has been investing and developing future Communications solutions to support the unconnected.

For the Spectrum / Regulatory Engineering hire, our partner is looking for a diligent and proactive tactical thinker who can work independently and a part of a team.

Key Responsibilities for the Spectrum / Regulatory Engineer:

• Participate in national preparations for World Radiocommunication Conferences (WRCs) and ITU-R Working Parties
• Represent in regulatory committees and working groups on frequency allocation and spectrum sharing matters, for example the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and regional organizations
• Represent in standardization bodies, such as 3GPP and ETSI
• Develop positions, strategies and input contributions for meetings
• Provide technical support on market access and business development activities
• Advise market development, commercial and engineering teams, as well as senior management, on regulatory opportunities and risks
• Plan and carry out ITU frequency coordination of networks in various frequency bands, including L-band, S-band, C-band, Ka-band and Q/V-band
• Prepare strategy for frequency coordination and orbital slot acquisition

 
Key Experience and Qualifications for the Spectrum / Regulatory Engineer:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Science, Maths or another related technical discipline and 5+ years of professional relevant experience
• Knowledge of satellite communications systems (link budgets, general radio theory and basic orbital mechanics), national and international spectrum regulations, policies and spectrum regulatory, registration and coordination processes
• Knowledge of non-satellite wireless products, services and technologies
• Experience of working in international regulatory and standardization for a, such as ITU
• Understanding of policy and regulatory issues in the satellite sector, especially with regard to licensing and market access
• Knowledge of broadband communications, and radiofrequency spectrum technology
• Programming and interference analysis skills

 
If your skills and experience match this Spectrum / Regulatory Engineer opportunity, we encourage you to apply by sending your resume to info@holtexecutive.com.

Holt Executive are partnered with a 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. They are now developing a LEO constellation that will revolutionize global broadband connectivity for enterprise.

Our partner is seeking a High-Performance Computing Team Leader to play a vital role in the operation, and support of the constellation management systems and systems model.    

Key Responsibilities for the High-Performance Computing Team Leader:

• Monitoring, maintaining, and troubleshooting HPC nodes.
• Managing hardware, software installation, and configuring and optimizing the environment.
• Identify, diagnose, and resolve level two issues for users of the software and hardware.
• Act as second line support for issues escalated by the first line support.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations and support of the HPC environment in Linux.
• Take ownership of capacity, availability and performance of the HPC clusters.
• Migration of existing nodes.
• Implementation and management of a system based on Foreman (or similar) to manage patching and oversee cluster management.
• Implement patches and upgrades to Linux, Slurm, and OpenHPC.
• Install new servers and storage, build new clusters, configure and manage Linux distributions, hypervisors (KVM) and tooling.
• Day-to-day operational support.

Key Skills & Experience for the High-Performance Computing Team Leader:

• Diploma or Degree in a relevant area of study. Computer Science together with demonstrated operational network-related experience is preferred.
• Experience in HPC tools such as Slurm, OpenHPC, LSF or GridEngine.
• Experience in the use of KVM or other hypervisors.
• Knowledge of HPC clusters and use cases.
• Experience in the installation and operation of Linux platforms in an Enterprise environment (Ubuntu/RedHat).
• Experience with identity management using Microsoft Identity Manager and Azure AD Connect.
• Industry certifications such as MCSE, CISSP are desired.

The successful candidate must be able to work in Canada and be able to obtain a Security Clearance.
 
This opportunity offers a hybrid work model with 4 days in the office per week and occasional travel is anticipated.
 
If your skills and experience match this High-Performance Computing Team Leader opportunity, we encourage you to apply now!

Holt Executive are partnered with a 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. They are now developing a LEO constellation that will revolutionize global broadband connectivity for enterprise.

Our partner is seeking a Senior level Systems and Software Architect to play a vital role the architecture, design, development, and testing of next-generation constellation software.

Key Responsibilities for the Systems and Software Architect:

• Take a lead in the design, development, and implementation of very advanced embedded and satellite ground segment software systems.
• Lead the architecture and design of the management plane, spanning scalable and modular Element Management System (EMS) and Network Management System (NMS) components.
• Definition and architecture of software solutions across the full stack (embedded modules and board support packages to OS-level integration and system-wide services).
• Drive and implement advanced testing methodologies, including Test-Driven Development (TDD) and software simulation frameworks.
• Be a technical leader and mentor to the software teams, supporting with design and code reviews, and ensuring adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• Support the wider team in the identification, troubleshooting, and resolving of complex software issues.
• Design and implement scalable networking features (e.g., MPLS).
• Use modern software tools and practices, including virtualization, containerization, and cloud technologies.

Key Skills & Experience for the Systems and Software Architect:

• A degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 15+ years of experience in software development and testing, with a strong focus on embedded systems and real-time applications.
• Proven experience as a technical lead, or architect.
• Proven experience in the design of software with consideration for hardware resource constraints and system-level integration.
• Strong experience architecting complex systems, including management planes with Element Management System (EMS) and Network Management System (NMS) components.
• Strong understanding of system-level concepts, including fault management, performance monitoring, configuration management, networking, storage, operating systems, and cybersecurity considerations.
• Proficiency in modern C++ (C++14/17/20).
• Experience with Linux operating systems.

The successful candidate must be able to work in Canada and be able to obtain a Reliability Clearance.
 
This opportunity offers a hybrid work model with 4 days in the office per week.
 
If your skills and experience match this Systems and Software Architect opportunity, we encourage you to apply now!

Holt Executive are partnered with a 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. They are now developing a LEO constellation that will revolutionize global broadband connectivity for enterprise.

Our partner is seeking a Product Owner and System Architect to take on strategic product ownership, and system architecture position to lead the definition, prioritization, and design of system solutions, with a focus on the control plane and end-to-end system architecture.

Key Responsibilities for the Product Owner and System Architect:

• Define, prioritize, and maintain the product backlog for system operations platforms, ensuring alignment with business value, technical feasibility, and strategic goals.
• Convert stakeholder needs into actionable features and user stories with clear acceptance criteria.
• Drive Agile processes, including PI planning, sprint reviews, and roadmap execution within SAFe frameworks.
• Act as the primary interface between engineering, QA, DevOps, and business stakeholders to maintain alignment and transparency.
• Define and evolve end-to-end architecture for control and management platforms, ensuring scalability, modularity, and resilience.
• Lead the design and implementation of cloud-native microservices and infrastructure components on platforms such as Azure and Google Cloud.
• Architect solutions to enable dynamic service orchestration, configuration management, telemetry, and lifecycle automation across distributed systems.
• Ensure system design supports business and operational objectives, including fault tolerance, observability, and maintainability.
• Collaborate across teams to integrate control plane capabilities with data plane services and external interfaces.
• Provide architectural guidance during planning, execution, and release processes to ensure technical consistency and strategic alignment.

Key Skills & Experience for the Product Owner and System Architect:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 12+ years of experience in software product management and systems architecture.
• Proven expertise in Agile SAFe, software, and distributed systems.
• Strong understanding of network management systems and satellite/telecom domains.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with Jira and Confluence and their APIs would be an asset.
• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering and the Capella toolset and its automation APIs would be an asset

This position can be based in either the United States (Maryland) or Canada (Ontario).

For The United States the successful candidate must have authorization to work in the United States.

For Canada the successful candidate must be authorized to work in Canada, and have the ability to obtain Canadian Controlled Good Program (CGP) clearance.

If your skills and experience match this Product Owner and System Architect opportunity, we encourage you to apply now!

Holt Executive are partnered with a 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. They are now developing a LEO constellation that will revolutionize global broadband connectivity for enterprise.

Our partner is seeking a Product Owner and System Architect to take on strategic product ownership, and system architecture position to lead the definition, prioritization, and design of system solutions, with a focus on the control plane and end-to-end system architecture.

Key Responsibilities for the Product Owner and System Architect:

• Define, prioritize, and maintain the product backlog for system operations platforms, ensuring alignment with business value, technical feasibility, and strategic goals.
• Convert stakeholder needs into actionable features and user stories with clear acceptance criteria.
• Drive Agile processes, including PI planning, sprint reviews, and roadmap execution within SAFe frameworks.
• Act as the primary interface between engineering, QA, DevOps, and business stakeholders to maintain alignment and transparency.
• Define and evolve end-to-end architecture for control and management platforms, ensuring scalability, modularity, and resilience.
• Lead the design and implementation of cloud-native microservices and infrastructure components on platforms such as Azure and Google Cloud.
• Architect solutions to enable dynamic service orchestration, configuration management, telemetry, and lifecycle automation across distributed systems.
• Ensure system design supports business and operational objectives, including fault tolerance, observability, and maintainability.
• Collaborate across teams to integrate control plane capabilities with data plane services and external interfaces.
• Provide architectural guidance during planning, execution, and release processes to ensure technical consistency and strategic alignment.

Key Skills & Experience for the Product Owner and System Architect:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 12+ years of experience in software product management and systems architecture.
• Proven expertise in Agile SAFe, software, and distributed systems.
• Strong understanding of network management systems and satellite/telecom domains.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with Jira and Confluence and their APIs would be an asset.
• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering and the Capella toolset and its automation APIs would be an asset

This position can be based in either the United States (Maryland) or Canada (Ontario).

For The United States the successful candidate must have authorization to work in the United States.

For Canada the successful candidate must be authorized to work in Canada, and have the ability to obtain Canadian Controlled Good Program (CGP) clearance.

If your skills and experience match this Product Owner and System Architect opportunity, we encourage you to apply now!

Holt Executive are partnered with a 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. They are now developing a LEO constellation that will revolutionize global broadband connectivity for enterprise.

Our partner is seeking a Senior Specialist Product Owner with expertise in network data modeling, machine learning, and business analysis to translate complex technical challenges into product strategies with a focus on data driven decision-making.

In this role, you will design scalable data models and machine learning pipelines, and work closely with stakeholders to prioritize features and align product development with business needs.  

Key Responsibilities for the Senior Specialist Product Owner:

• Lead the full lifecycle of data-driven features and models, from ideation through development, deployment, and continuous improvement.
• Design and oversee scalable data models, including standards-based approaches (e.g., IETF YANG), to support both configuration and telemetry use cases.
• Convert business needs into well-defined data product requirements, aligning stakeholders, technical teams, and strategic objectives.
• Define and prioritize product roadmaps, user stories, and backlogs in partnership with engineering, data science, and business teams.
• Build and support ML pipelines for anomaly detection, predictive maintenance, and performance optimization.
• Apply statistical and analytical methods (e.g., regression, clustering, outlier detection) to derive insights and guide decision-making.
• Work closely with data engineers, ML researchers, subject matter experts, and leadership to deliver impactful solutions.
• Validate initiatives through KPIs, A/B testing, and performance-tracking frameworks to measure success and drive iteration.
• Ensure quality, compliance, and governance are maintained across data modeling and product development activities.
• Provide expertise in data modeling, ML applications, and large-scale network environments, including hybrid and cloud-based systems.
• Develop and maintain YANG models to support telemetry, configuration, anomaly detection, predictive analytics, and network optimization.
• Build scalable real-time and batch pipelines using technologies such as Apache Kafka, Spark, and Google Dataflow.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to capture requirements, define KPIs, and align data initiatives with broader organizational strategy.
• Translate complex technical findings into actionable insights, reports, and visualizations for diverse audiences.
• Support data lineage, metadata management, and governance processes throughout the full data lifecycle.

Key Skills & Experience for the Senior Specialist Product Owner:

• A Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in data science, data modeling, or cloud-based machine learning, with at least 2 years in a product owner or technical leadership role.
• Strong experience in network data modeling, especially using IETF YANG or similar data modeling languages.
• Proficient in machine learning frameworks and in building ML pipelines in production environments.
• Hands-on experience with statistical methods such as regression, classification, clustering, and outlier detection.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and data engineering tools.
• Demonstrated ability to translate business needs into technical requirements, and to manage a backlog and product roadmap.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, working cross-functionally between technical and non-technical teams.
• Experience with Agile methodologies, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and user story definition.
• Strong understanding of data governance, privacy, and security best practices.
• Experience defining or contributing to organization-wide AI strategy or governance frameworks.
• Knowledge of AI/ML infrastructure at scale, including MLOps tools and model monitoring strategies.
• Experience managing AI use case prioritization across multiple business domains.
• Experience with NETCONF, RESTCONF, or gNMI.
• Knowledge of event-driven architectures and real-time analytics.

This position can be based in either the United States (Maryland) or Canada (Ontario).

For The United States the successful candidate must have authorization to work in the United States.

For Canada the successful candidate must be authorized to work in Canada, and have the ability to obtain Canadian Controlled Good Program (CGP) clearance.

If your skills and experience match this Senior Specialist Product Owner opportunity, we encourage you to apply now!

Holt Executive are partnered with a 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. They are now developing a LEO constellation that will revolutionize global broadband connectivity for enterprise.

Our partner is seeking a Senior Specialist Product Owner to act as the bridge between customers, stakeholders, and the development team, ensuring that development efforts are aligned with strategic goals and delivering maximum value to customers.

Key Responsibilities for the Senior Specialist Product Owner:

• Define and articulate a clear product vision that aligns with business objectives and delivers value to customers.
• Prioritize and manage the product backlog, ensuring it reflects business priorities and provides clear direction for the development team.
• Partner with stakeholders to capture, refine, and document requirements, creating well-structured and actionable user stories.
• Translate high-level needs into detailed user stories with defined acceptance criteria and testable outcomes.
• Work with the development team to plan and sequence releases, balancing feature delivery with stability and ongoing maintenance.
• Serve as the primary liaison between stakeholders and the development team, fostering alignment and transparent communication.
• Collaborate with QA to ensure deliverables meet agreed quality standards before release.
• Continuously collect and integrate feedback from users and stakeholders to guide product improvements and maintain market relevance.

 Key Skills & Experience for the Senior Specialist Product Owner:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years’ experience in software development, a Product Owner position or a similar role in an Agile development environment with a strong focus on satellite communications or modem development
• An understanding of modem technologies, modulation and coding, air interfaces, and software development tools such as containerization, virtualization and cloud technology.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to quickly understand complex requirements and prioritize them effectively.
• 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).

This position can be based in either the United States (Maryland) or Canada (Ontario).

For The United States the successful candidate must have authorization to work in the United States.

For Canada the successful candidate must be authorized to work in Canada, and have the ability to obtain Canadian Controlled Good Program (CGP) clearance.

If your skills and experience match this Senior Specialist Product Owner opportunity, we encourage you to apply now!

Holt Executive are partnered with a 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. They are now developing a LEO constellation that will revolutionize global broadband connectivity for enterprise.

Our partner is seeking a Senior Specialist Product Owner with expertise in network data modeling, machine learning, and business analysis to translate complex technical challenges into product strategies with a focus on data driven decision-making.

In this role, you will design scalable data models and machine learning pipelines, and work closely with stakeholders to prioritize features and align product development with business needs.  

Key Responsibilities for the Senior Specialist Product Owner:

• Lead the full lifecycle of data-driven features and models, from ideation through development, deployment, and continuous improvement.
• Design and oversee scalable data models, including standards-based approaches (e.g., IETF YANG), to support both configuration and telemetry use cases.
• Convert business needs into well-defined data product requirements, aligning stakeholders, technical teams, and strategic objectives.
• Define and prioritize product roadmaps, user stories, and backlogs in partnership with engineering, data science, and business teams.
• Build and support ML pipelines for anomaly detection, predictive maintenance, and performance optimization.
• Apply statistical and analytical methods (e.g., regression, clustering, outlier detection) to derive insights and guide decision-making.
• Work closely with data engineers, ML researchers, subject matter experts, and leadership to deliver impactful solutions.
• Validate initiatives through KPIs, A/B testing, and performance-tracking frameworks to measure success and drive iteration.
• Ensure quality, compliance, and governance are maintained across data modeling and product development activities.
• Provide expertise in data modeling, ML applications, and large-scale network environments, including hybrid and cloud-based systems.
• Develop and maintain YANG models to support telemetry, configuration, anomaly detection, predictive analytics, and network optimization.
• Build scalable real-time and batch pipelines using technologies such as Apache Kafka, Spark, and Google Dataflow.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to capture requirements, define KPIs, and align data initiatives with broader organizational strategy.
• Translate complex technical findings into actionable insights, reports, and visualizations for diverse audiences.
• Support data lineage, metadata management, and governance processes throughout the full data lifecycle.

Key Skills & Experience for the Senior Specialist Product Owner:

• A Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in data science, data modeling, or cloud-based machine learning, with at least 2 years in a product owner or technical leadership role.
• Strong experience in network data modeling, especially using IETF YANG or similar data modeling languages.
• Proficient in machine learning frameworks and in building ML pipelines in production environments.
• Hands-on experience with statistical methods such as regression, classification, clustering, and outlier detection.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and data engineering tools.
• Demonstrated ability to translate business needs into technical requirements, and to manage a backlog and product roadmap.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, working cross-functionally between technical and non-technical teams.
• Experience with Agile methodologies, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and user story definition.
• Strong understanding of data governance, privacy, and security best practices.
• Experience defining or contributing to organization-wide AI strategy or governance frameworks.
• Knowledge of AI/ML infrastructure at scale, including MLOps tools and model monitoring strategies.
• Experience managing AI use case prioritization across multiple business domains.
• Experience with NETCONF, RESTCONF, or gNMI.
• Knowledge of event-driven architectures and real-time analytics.

This position can be based in either the United States (Maryland) or Canada (Ontario).

For The United States the successful candidate must have authorization to work in the United States.

For Canada the successful candidate must be authorized to work in Canada, and have the ability to obtain Canadian Controlled Good Program (CGP) clearance.

If your skills and experience match this Senior Specialist Product Owner opportunity, we encourage you to apply now!

Holt Executive are partnered with a 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. They are now developing a LEO constellation that will revolutionize global broadband connectivity for enterprise.

Our partner is seeking a Senior Specialist Product Owner to act as the bridge between customers, stakeholders, and the development team, ensuring that development efforts are aligned with strategic goals and delivering maximum value to customers.

Key Responsibilities for the Senior Specialist Product Owner:

• Define and articulate a clear product vision that aligns with business objectives and delivers value to customers.
• Prioritize and manage the product backlog, ensuring it reflects business priorities and provides clear direction for the development team.
• Partner with stakeholders to capture, refine, and document requirements, creating well-structured and actionable user stories.
• Translate high-level needs into detailed user stories with defined acceptance criteria and testable outcomes.
• Work with the development team to plan and sequence releases, balancing feature delivery with stability and ongoing maintenance.
• Serve as the primary liaison between stakeholders and the development team, fostering alignment and transparent communication.
• Collaborate with QA to ensure deliverables meet agreed quality standards before release.
• Continuously collect and integrate feedback from users and stakeholders to guide product improvements and maintain market relevance.

 Key Skills & Experience for the Senior Specialist Product Owner:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years’ experience in software development, a Product Owner position or a similar role in an Agile development environment with a strong focus on satellite communications or modem development
• An understanding of modem technologies, modulation and coding, air interfaces, and software development tools such as containerization, virtualization and cloud technology.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to quickly understand complex requirements and prioritize them effectively.
• 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).

This position can be based in either the United States (Maryland) or Canada (Ontario).

For The United States the successful candidate must have authorization to work in the United States.

For Canada the successful candidate must be authorized to work in Canada, and have the ability to obtain Canadian Controlled Good Program (CGP) clearance.

If your skills and experience match this Senior Specialist Product Owner opportunity, we encourage you to apply now!

We are seeking an experienced Product Quality Engineer to play a key role in ensuring the quality, compliance, and reliability of end-to-end satellite communication systems. This role covers product assurance across design, manufacturing, integration, testing, and launch phases, working closely with internal teams, suppliers, and customers.

Based in London with a very attractive hybrid working arrangement, this will be a 12-month contract (extension likely). The rate is negotiable dependant on experience (inside IR35).

What you’ll do:

• Lead programme-level product assurance activities across hardware, software, and systems.
• Develop and implement assurance plans in line with AS9100, ISO 9001, and ECSS standards.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and partners to ensure compliance and delivery.
• Oversee supplier quality, materials, processes, inspections, and audits.
• Drive risk management, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (electronics, aerospace, mechanical/materials, or similar).
• 5+ years’ experience in product assurance on space projects (ESA, UKSA or similar).
• Strong knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, and ECSS standards.
• Experience working with and managing suppliers and vendors.
• UK or EU (27) Citizenship required.

What will help you succeed:

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to balance independent work with team collaboration in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to travel (10–15%).

If you’re ready to apply your product assurance expertise to cutting-edge space programmes, we’d love to hear from you.

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