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A leading space and defence technology organisation is seeking an accomplished Senior PCB Design Engineer to support the development of high-performance, space-rated avionics hardware. This role offers the opportunity to work on mission-critical programmes delivering advanced electronic systems for space exploration, satellite platforms, and defence applications.

You’ll play a key role in the end-to-end design of complex electronic hardware, working closely with firmware, systems, and test teams to deliver robust, flight-ready solutions in a highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design high-speed digital circuits, including schematic capture and PCB layout specifications
• Interface closely with FPGA/firmware engineers supporting space electronics, sensors, and actuation systems
• Support prototype bring-up, testing, integration, and design verification/validation
• Perform worst-case analysis, signal integrity, timing, and power dissipation studies
• Collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams to define requirements and resolve technical challenges
• Develop test benches and simulations using tools such as Questa/Modelsim
• Produce clear, structured technical documentation covering designs, analyses, and test results

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• 7+ years’ experience in electronics design and development
• 4+ years’ experience working with modern microprocessors/DSPs, FPGAs, memory, A/D and D/A converters, and communication interfaces
• Strong proficiency with PCB design/layout tools and digital simulation environments
• Solid expertise in worst-case analysis, signal integrity, timing analysis, and test coverage
• Hands-on experience with lab debugging, board bring-up, and troubleshooting
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across engineering disciplines

Desirable Experience

• VHDL or Verilog development for space or high-reliability applications
• Design and development of space-grade or radiation-tolerant electronics

What’s On Offer

• Competitive compensation package with profit sharing and retirement contributions
• Flexible paid time off, holidays, and parental leave
• Relocation assistance available
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, disability, and wellbeing benefits
• Tuition assistance, mentorship, leadership development, and career growth opportunities
• Inclusive, collaborative working environment with strong engineering culture

Additional Information
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.

If you’re an experienced electronics engineer looking to make a tangible impact on next-generation space and defence systems, this is a rare opportunity to work at the forefront of high-reliability hardware design.

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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.

Our partner is seeking a Senior OSS/BSS Application Specialist to play a vital role in the administration, configuration, and support of the OSS/BSS suite.

Key Responsibilities for the Senior OSS/BSS Application Specialist:

• Configure, customize, and maintain OSS/BSS modules such as order management, inventory management, service fulfillment, and billing.
• Monitor application performance and proactively identify, diagnose, and resolve issues.
• Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Participate in system upgrades, patching, and release deployments to ensure smooth operations.
• Support integration between OSS/BSS applications and other enterprise systems (e.g., CRM, ERP, network management platforms).
• Analyze and enhance workflows to improve user experience and operational efficiency.
• Provide Level 2/3 support for incidents and service requests.
• Coordinate with vendor support teams to resolve issues and manage change requests.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, standard operating procedures, and user guides.
• Support user training and onboarding activities.

Key Skills & Experience for the Senior OSS/BSS Application Specialist:

• A degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in the support and/or implementation of Netcracker OSS/BSS applications.
• A strong understanding of telecom business processes (order to cash, service provisioning, customer lifecycle management).
• Experience with relational databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL), as well as UNIX/Linux environments, and shell scripting.
• Some experience with integration technologies including SOAP/REST APIs, XML, and middleware platforms.
• Knowledge of ITIL practices and experience using ITSM tools.
• Experience with network inventory and resource modeling within Netcracker.
• knowledge of DevOps practices and tools is a bonus.

The successful candidate must be able to work in Canada and be able to obtain Reliability Clearance.

This opportunity offers a hybrid work model with 4 days in the office per week.
 
If your skills and experience match this Senior OSS/BSS Application Specialist opportunity, we encourage you to apply now!

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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.

Our partner is seeking a Senior OSS/BSS Application Specialist to play a vital role in the administration, configuration, and support of the OSS/BSS suite.

Key Responsibilities for the Senior OSS/BSS Application Specialist:

• Configure, customize, and maintain OSS/BSS modules such as order management, inventory management, service fulfillment, and billing.
• Monitor application performance and proactively identify, diagnose, and resolve issues.
• Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Participate in system upgrades, patching, and release deployments to ensure smooth operations.
• Support integration between OSS/BSS applications and other enterprise systems (e.g., CRM, ERP, network management platforms).
• Analyze and enhance workflows to improve user experience and operational efficiency.
• Provide Level 2/3 support for incidents and service requests.
• Coordinate with vendor support teams to resolve issues and manage change requests.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, standard operating procedures, and user guides.
• Support user training and onboarding activities.

Key Skills & Experience for the Senior OSS/BSS Application Specialist:

• A degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in the support and/or implementation of Netcracker OSS/BSS applications.
• A strong understanding of telecom business processes (order to cash, service provisioning, customer lifecycle management).
• Experience with relational databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL), as well as UNIX/Linux environments, and shell scripting.
• Some experience with integration technologies including SOAP/REST APIs, XML, and middleware platforms.
• Knowledge of ITIL practices and experience using ITSM tools.
• Experience with network inventory and resource modeling within Netcracker.
• knowledge of DevOps practices and tools is a bonus.

The successful candidate must be able to work in Canada and be able to obtain Reliability Clearance.

This opportunity offers a hybrid work model with 4 days in the office per week.
 
If your skills and experience match this Senior OSS/BSS Application Specialist opportunity, we encourage you to apply now!

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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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A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Mission Operations Engineer to join a growing and dynamic space engineering team in Harwell, supporting current and future orbital missions.

This position offers the chance to take a leading role in all phases of mission operations, from feasibility and early development, through LEOP, routine operations, and end-of-life management. It’s a broad and varied role that combines responsibilities across mission planning, spacecraft operations, systems engineering, and mission management.

You’ll be part of a small, highly skilled team developing and operating next-generation space missions — with the freedom to innovate, drive improvements, and shape the operational approach across a growing fleet of spacecraft.

For this role we can consider visa sponsorship and relocation support.

What You’ll Do

• Act as an operations technical lead across multiple missions and projects.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to less experienced operations engineers.
• Perform real-time spacecraft operations during routine and critical mission phases.
• Develop and maintain mission operations procedures, validation tests, and tools.
• Contribute to planning, scheduling, and coordination with spacecraft engineering, flight dynamics, and ground systems teams.
• Prepare mission documentation, including user manuals and operations plans.
• Support development of mission operations concepts and operability requirements.
• Lead anomaly investigations, performance monitoring, and trend analysis.
• Participate in 24/7 operations shifts during key mission events as required.

What You’ll Bring

• Degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• 5–10 years of satellite industry experience, ideally in real-time spacecraft operations for LEO missions.
• Strong understanding of satellite subsystems (AOCS/GNC or OBDH advantageous).
• Hands-on experience with mission control systems, operations tools, and simulators.
• Proven ability to perform under pressure and manage anomalies calmly and effectively.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to develop and deliver innovative operations concepts for multi-satellite missions.
• Confident communicator, fluent in English (CEFR Level B2 / TOEIC 700+).

Desirable Skills

• Experience with SCOS-2000 mission control systems.
• Knowledge of systems engineering principles for operations.
• Familiarity with formation flying or close-proximity satellite operations.
• Understanding of flight dynamics, orbital mechanics, and ECSS operations standards.

What’s on Offer

• Flexible and hybrid working environment.
• Opportunities to work on cutting-edge space missions and technologies.
• Relocation and visa sponsorship support where applicable.
• 25 days’ annual leave (increasing with service) plus bank holidays.
• Private healthcare, life insurance, and long-term sick pay.
• Modern facilities including new office and cleanroom.
• Friendly, collaborative, and international team culture.

If you’re passionate about space operations, thrive in dynamic mission environments, and want to play a key role in shaping the future of sustainable space missions, we’d love to hear from you.

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Technical Service Delivery Manager to play a key role in delivering complex, high-impact projects across defence and government communication programmes.

In this role, you’ll work closely with senior leadership to manage the implementation and through-life support of multiple technical service projects, ensuring successful delivery to time, cost, and performance requirements. You’ll be at the centre of mission-critical programmes supporting secure communications and satellite-based systems for the UK defence sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate multiple technical service and communication projects across several contracts.
• Manage full project lifecycles, from planning and documentation through to delivery and service transition.
• Produce and maintain detailed project documentation including management plans, schedules, and risk registers.
• Support engineering and technical teams in resolving complex project and service issues.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure smooth delivery and alignment with customer requirements.
• Represent the organisation at key customer and commercial meetings.
• Support bid activity for defence and government tenders.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of project delivery and through-life support processes.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience in project or service delivery management within the UK Defence or Government sectors.
• Background in electrical/electronic, IT networking, or satellite communication systems.
• Strong understanding of MOD contracting processes and procedures (Defence Digital, DE&S).
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Highly organised, proactive, and comfortable working in a dynamic environment with changing priorities.
• Must hold or be eligible for DV Security Clearance.
• Degree in Engineering, Science, or related technical discipline (preferred).

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge defence and communications projects.
• Collaborative, mission-focused environment with a clear path for career progression.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements.

If you’re a proactive and technically minded project manager who thrives in a high-stakes, fast-paced environment, this is a chance to make a real impact in the defence and secure communications sector.

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Are you ready to develop technology that’s reshaping communications across land, sea, air, and space?

Our partner is working on the next generation of satellite communication systems and seeking an Electronic Hardware Engineer to join their Switzerland-based R&D team. In this role, you’ll take full ownership of the electronic board development cycle and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-performance analog and mixed-signal solutions for phased array antenna systems.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the design, development, and integration of reliable analog and mixed-signal electronics.
• Define architecture, select components, design PCBs, and bring up prototypes.
• Conduct hands-on testing and verification in the lab using oscilloscopes, VNAs, spectrum analyzers, and other tools.
• Document your designs for manufacturing, testing, and production handoff.
• Collaborate with RF, mechanical, and software engineers throughout the product lifecycle.

What You’ll Need:

• MSc in Electronic Engineering (or related field) and 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong background in board-level electronics for high-reliability or safety-critical environments (e.g. aerospace, automotive, medical).
• Proficient in schematic and PCB design tools (preferably Altium).
• Experience with digital electronics and high-speed interfaces.
• Comfortable working with low-voltage, high-current, and low-noise designs.
• Familiar with quality-focused design principles and DFM/DFA/DFT.
• Practical, hands-on approach to lab work and troubleshooting.

If you’re passionate about solving real engineering challenges and delivering hardware that performs under demanding conditions, this is your opportunity to join a highly collaborative team at the forefront of satellite communications innovation.

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We are seeking an exceptional Principal Systems Engineer to join a pioneering team developing next-generation in-space systems. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to complex space missions, including full spacecraft lifecycle development from concept through prototyping, detailed design, integration, testing, launch, and operations.

About the Role

As Principal Systems Engineer, you will provide expert insight, practical problem-solving, and technical leadership across multiple flight development programmes. You will work closely with colleagues and partners across Europe to establish robust system architectures, define clear requirements, and enable innovative satellite servicing missions.

You will draw on your breadth of experience developing complex systems within budget and on schedule, bringing passion for space systems engineering, whether across large or small space missions, or other technically challenging projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Define system architecture for spacecraft, interfacing with all subsystem leads, external partners, and key suppliers
• Perform analysis and modelling of spacecraft systems
• Manage development schedules, system requirements, and design budgets
• Guide systems engineering processes and facilitate technical trades across disciplines
• Control and trade-off platform systems budgets (mass, power, data, fuel)
• Perform top-level mission analysis and support the development of internal tools
• Produce mission-level test and verification plans, FMECA, and FDIR
• Coordinate rapid feasibility studies into different scenarios and architectures
• Maintain configuration control of systems work and documentation
• Support proposal writing from a systems engineering perspective

Qualifications & Experience

• 9+ years of systems engineering experience across the full spacecraft lifecycle
• Proven leadership and collaboration with space systems engineering teams
• Experience generating verification and validation plans and executing qualification campaigns
• Deep knowledge in one or more of the following:
  • Spacecraft systems & avionics
  • Sensors and optical systems
  • Flight software development
  • Orbital mechanics
  • Structures and mechanisms
  • Propulsion systems and fluid components
  • Spacecraft operations

Desirable Skills

• Experience in startup or high-growth environments
• Experience on European-wide missions with multinational consortiums
• Understanding of the spacecraft supply chain
• Experience with both low and high budget space system development

Benefits

• Stock options
• Private healthcare (for you and your family)
• Bespoke learning & development fund
• Hybrid & flexible working
• & much more!

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Senior Manager, Product Development – Satellite Communications

We are pleased to be supporting a key Product Management leadership hire for a global technology organisation in the satellite communications sector.

With an advanced product portfolio spanning commercial and government markets, our client is seeking an experienced Manager of Product Management to lead the Americas Product Management team and own the full lifecycle of a growing Government product line.

This role will focus on defining product strategy, leading technical product development activities, managing system integration, and testing, and collaborating closely with engineering, sales, marketing, and regulatory teams. The successful candidate will also serve as the technical owner for the Government product portfolio, shaping product vision and ensuring technical excellence across programs.

Key Responsibilities for the Manager of Product Management:

• Define and drive the product strategy and roadmap for the Government product line.
• Serve as the technical lead for all government-related programs.
• Oversee product planning, ideation, requirements development, and system-level design.
• Lead beta programs, pilot testing, and early-stage product evaluations.
• Act as SME for Government products throughout the product lifecycle.
• Implement the vision, strategy, and roadmap defined by regional leadership.

• Support regulatory qualification test activities and ensure compliance requirements are met.
• Assess competitor technologies and market trends, providing insights to global product teams.

• Lead the Americas Product Management team in executing market research, competitive analysis, roadmap planning, requirements development, and product launches.
• Drive the team to act as customer advocates, translating market needs into clear PRDs and system-level requirements.
• Oversee product development with global teams, ensuring compliance with defined requirements.
• Write white papers, responses to RFIs/RFPs, and technical documents for new government programs.

Key Experience Needed for the Manager of Product Management:

• 5+ years of Product Management experience in satellite communications or a related field.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience designing or testing RF communication systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of satellite communications and RF technologies.
• Demonstrated success launching Satcom or MilSatCom products.
• Experience managing engineering or technical teams.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including customer-facing presentations.
• Ability to travel up to 40%.

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.