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Are you a systems engineer looking to work on cutting-edge aerospace technologies? This is an opportunity to join a high-performing engineering team developing mission-critical release systems for some of the world’s most advanced fighter aircraft.

The role spans the full systems lifecycle, from design and development to testing, integration, and support, with a focus on high-performance multi-station munitions launch systems.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Perform systems engineering tasks including technical planning, integration, risk analysis, and verification/validation across complex aerospace products.
• Contribute to the full development cycle: concept, design, fabrication, testing, installation, operation, and maintenance.
• Translate customer and product requirements into robust system solutions, managing trade studies and requirements allocation.
• Engage with stakeholders to ensure alignment across technical, schedule, and cost considerations.
• Support day-to-day task execution, project activities, and the delivery of system-level documentation.
• Work collaboratively to interpret operational needs and guide engineering outcomes.

What You’ll Bring:

• Degree in engineering (or equivalent industry experience).
• 4+ years’ relevant experience (or 8+ years without a formal degree).
• Practical knowledge of systems engineering lifecycle and aerospace system development.
• Experience using requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS, Innoslate) preferred.
• Awareness of CAD, CFD, and FEA tools is a plus.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Desirable Experience:

• Exposure to IPS/ILS (Integrated Product or Logistics Support) disciplines.
• Background in defence or safety-critical engineering environments.

Benefits Include:

• Half-day Fridays for improved work-life balance
• 25 days annual leave (+ bank holidays), increasing with service and with buy/sell options
• Private medical insurance (with optional family cover)
• Pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution
• Life assurance, group income protection, and a flexible benefits platform including gym membership, dental, critical illness cover, and cycle-to-work
• Mental health and wellbeing support via employee assistance programme

Eligibility Requirements:

Please note: Due to the nature of the work, UK right-to-work and eligibility for BPSS clearance is required.

This is your chance to play a key role in the development of next-generation aerospace systems, in a team that values innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence.

Apply now to be part of a team pushing the boundaries of aerospace engineering.

Holt Executive are partnered with a Belgium based supplier of satellite equipment. Their technology enables the Space industry to be more agile than ever before. 

Our partner is seeking a Quality Assurance/Product Assurance Engineer to support the design and implementation of their QMS, development of processes from production to manufacturing, and to work closely with suppliers and customers to ensure quality of their products.   

Key Responsibilities for the Quality Assurance/Product Assurance Engineer:

• Responsible for the design and implementation of a robust Quality Management System (QMS) encompassing all aspects of the product lifecycle—from development through manufacturing and supporting functions—to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Establish and maintain effective governance structures to oversee quality processes, while actively contributing to a clean, lean, and efficient production environment.
• Foster strong, long-term relationships with suppliers by streamlining internal quality processes and performing audits as needed.
• Develop and apply relevant performance metrics and control strategies to monitor and enhance product and process quality.
• Ensure the QMS is clearly documented and accessible, supporting organization-wide understanding through targeted documentation and employee training initiatives.

Key Skills & Experience for the Quality Assurance/Product Assurance Engineer:

• Holds a degree in engineering or possesses equivalent experience through a proven track record in technical roles.
• Brings solid experience in systems engineering methodologies and recognized industry best practices, with a strong foundation in Lean principles.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, ideally within a high-tech or aerospace environment.
• Skilled in cross-functional collaboration, with a demonstrated ability to influence and manage stakeholders to drive continuous improvement and organizational change.
• Combines meticulous attention to detail with a strategic, big-picture mindset.
• Proactive in raising concerns and offering constructive challenges when appropriate.
• Strong active listening and communication skills.
• Capable of prioritizing effectively in line with broader organizational goals.
• Fluent in English; additional language skills, particularly Dutch, are advantageous.

Additional preferred experience:

• Solid understanding of systems engineering lifecycles, with particular relevance to high-reliability sectors such as aerospace or defense.
• Experience in the selection and documentation of Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical (EEE) components.
• Proven ability to implement and maintain component traceability throughout the development and production process.
• Familiar with auditing subcontractors to ensure compliance with technical and quality standards.
• Previous experience working within an ISO 9001-certified environment.
• Hands-on involvement in the qualification of complex technical systems, ideally within space or similarly regulated industries.

The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the European Union.

This opportunity is hybrid position based in Leuven, Belgium.

Do you have the expertise to lead the software delivery of world-class aerospace training systems?

We’re looking for an experienced Engineering Delivery Manager with a strong background in software development, integration, and delivery to take charge of complex work packages for next-generation flight simulators.

This is a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of flight simulation, leading multidisciplinary teams and ensuring that advanced software-driven systems are delivered on time, to specification, and in compliance with aerospace standards.

If you thrive in fast-paced environments, have proven success managing technical software projects, and are passionate about shaping the future of aerospace training, this role is for you.

 
What You’ll Do

• Lead cross-functional engineering teams with a strong emphasis on software development, testing, and integration.
• Take full ownership of software-related work packages, ensuring delivery against scope, budget, and timelines.
• Oversee the delivery of software components for flight simulators, ensuring seamless integration with hardware and systems.
• Implement robust technical governance frameworks to ensure compliance with aerospace software standards.
• Drive risk management throughout the software development lifecycle, mitigating issues before they impact delivery.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external customers to align on requirements, milestones, and deliverables.
• Provide regular reporting on software progress, risks, and key technical decisions.
• Support process improvements to strengthen software delivery capability across engineering teams.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Aerospace, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience as a Work Package Owner, Delivery Manager, Programme Manager, or Technical Lead within software-heavy aerospace or simulation projects.
• Strong understanding of software engineering lifecycles, including development, verification, validation, and integration.
• Knowledge of aerospace software standards (e.g., DO-178C or similar) highly desirable.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams with a significant software engineering focus.
• Excellent project management, technical governance, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Background in flight simulation, avionics, or complex aerospace software systems is highly advantageous.

Why Join?

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (with buy/sell options)
• Private medical insurance (with family cover options)
• Pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution
• Life assurance (4x salary, up to 10x available)
• Group income protection
• Flexible benefits including dental, healthcare cash plan, gym membership & cycle to work
• Wellbeing and mental health support (Employee Assistance Programme)
• Subsidised restaurant and on-site parking with EV charging
• Excellent learning & development opportunities
• A collaborative environment where your expertise in software delivery will shape the future of flight simulation

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

If you’re passionate about aerospace software delivery and ready to take ownership of high-impact engineering projects, apply today!

RW

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 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 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 Senior OSS/BSS Application Specialist opportunity, we encourage you to apply now!

Are you an experienced Programme Manager with a passion for delivering complex, high-impact engineering projects in the defence or aerospace sector?

We’re seeking a confident and strategic Programme Manager to take ownership of a multi-project programme within the Land domain. This is a key role in shaping the successful delivery of technically advanced projects, from initial concept through to customer delivery.

About the Role:

Reporting to the Programme Director, you will lead a suite of interlinked customer and R&D projects, ensuring successful delivery across all phases — from planning and resourcing to execution and closeout. Your leadership will be central to driving commercial outcomes, building strong customer relationships, and supporting project management capability across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee multiple concurrent projects within a high-profile defence programme
• Drive delivery against profit, revenue, and growth targets
• Ensure effective integration of project planning, risk management, and resource coordination
• Lead proposal planning, labour estimation, and development of project schedules
• Ensure successful initiation and transition of both internal and external projects
• Provide direction and high-level communication across project boards and strategic partners
• Liaise with engineering and departmental leads to align technical objectives and resourcing
• Maintain robust forecasting of labour and capacity needs using planning tools
• Mentor and manage Project Managers within the programme, including recruitment and development
• Support regular programme reporting and escalation of key risks and issues
• Monitor project financials (revenue, cash-flow, margin forecasts) and lead recovery actions when needed

What We’re Looking For:

Essential:

• Proven experience managing multi-project defence/aerospace programmes (preferably international)
• Strong commercial insight and the ability to manage stakeholder relationships effectively
• Recognised project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, APM, PMP)
• Background in engineering or complex technical project delivery
• Experience guiding teams in a fast-paced, agile, and continuous improvement culture
• Skilled in project planning tools such as Microsoft Project
• Ability to travel within the UK and internationally as required (valid driving licence and passport)

Desirable:

• Degree in business, project management, engineering, or related field

Personal Attributes:

• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and leadership capability
• Calm under pressure with a proactive, solution-focused mindset
• Collaborative and confident communicator at all levels
• Resilient, adaptable, and motivated by delivery
• Demonstrates values of Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence, and Courage

What’s on Offer:

• Flexible hybrid working arrangements
• Lunchtime finishes every Friday
• 28 days annual leave + Christmas shutdown + holiday purchase scheme
• Group pension plan (matched up to 6%)
• Income protection & life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme – access to remote GP, mental health support, physio
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Gym membership discounts and wellbeing app access
• High street discounts, reward platform, and referral bonuses
• Professional development and learning opportunities
• Free onsite parking

Security Requirements:

Due to the nature of the role, all applicants must be eligible for UK Security Clearance. This includes providing proof of identity, right to work in the UK, and a minimum of five years’ continuous UK residency.

Ready to lead programmes that drive national defence innovation?

Apply now to join a team committed to engineering excellence and operational success.

Holt Executive are proud to support a great opportunity for an experienced Project Scheduler to join a busy Programmes team supporting the successful delivery of complex, multi-phase engineering projects. This role involves close collaboration with Project and Programme Managers to build, maintain, and manage detailed schedules across bid and delivery phases.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage detailed schedules using Microsoft Project
• Create work breakdown structures (WBS) and define project dependencies
• Support project planning during bid stages and re-baselining during delivery
• Track progress against plans and budgets, updating schedules as required
• Liaise with stakeholders to manage resource allocation across projects
• Monitor and report project KPIs and performance metrics
• Identify risks, opportunities, assumptions and dependencies
• Ensure schedules align with project scope and strategic objectives

Essential Skills & Experience:

• 2–3+ years’ experience in project scheduling across complex, concurrent projects
• Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Project
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, budgeting and controls
• Experience in resource planning and stakeholder collaboration
• Background in an engineering or technical design environment

Desirable:

• Project management certification (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP)
• Experience in the defence, aerospace, or advanced manufacturing sectors

Personal Attributes:

• Highly organised and detail-oriented
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to work independently and collaboratively
• Flexible, conscientious and adaptable approach

Work-Life Balance & Benefits:

• Hybrid and flexible working
• Lunchtime finish on Fridays
• 28 days’ annual leave + Christmas shutdown

Security Requirements:
Due to the nature of the role, successful candidates must be able to obtain and maintain UK Security Clearance. This includes providing proof of identity, right to work, full employment history, and UK residency for the past five years.

Holt Executive are partnered with a US based New Space company who in a joint venture with their European counterparts, develop mission specific spacecraft and constellation designs.

Officially founded in 2024, this venture is a significant milestone in the group’s strategic expansion. Backed by over 0m raised in 2024, this venture is poised to launch their first satellites in 2025.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Electrical Engineer to support the development of next-generation avionics for both LEO and GEO spacecraft.  

Key Responsibilities for the Senior Electrical Engineer:

• Work with the wider electrical team, and with partner engineers to develop next-generation avionics for LEO and GEO spacecraft.
• Design, architect, and develop space hardware from concept through testing and delivery.
• Play a role in part/component selection and radiation tests at US and European facilities for IC and board-level tests.
• Creation of radiation test circuits for IC-level tests.
• Board bring-up and debugging using lab equipment.
• Test set ups at both board and satellite levels for functional, integration, and environmental testing.
• The design of harnesses, harness drawings, and work with third parties and vendors on procurement.
• Interface with contract manufacturers for PCB fabrication, board assembly, harness builds, and box-level builds.
• Work closely with the integration and test team for the build of qualification and prototype flight spacecraft.

Key Skills & Experience for the Senior Electrical Engineer:

• A degree in Electrical Engineering, with 8 years of relevant experience.
• Proven experience with schematic and layout in Altium.
• Experience in the design for space/radiation environments.
• Simulation experience using LTSPICE.
• Electrical Systems Engineering experience.
• Experience with low-speed interfaces.
• Experience in designing with FPGAs, DDR4, ADCs, & PCIe NVM.

 Bonus Experience:

• Scripting (Python) in order to amend and extend test scripts.
• Experience with the design-for-manufacturing.
• FPGA programming experience (VHDL/Verilog).
• Experience programming with C or C++.

The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

This opportunity is an onsite position in Boulder, Colorado.

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.

RW

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced System Engineer to take technical ownership of chemical propulsion subsystems for spacecraft, from initial concept and design to delivery. You will play a key role in the development of propulsion products for satellites, supporting the full lifecycle from initial concept to delivery, working alongside design, manufacturing, and testing teams to ensure customer requirements are met.

In this position, you’ll be responsible for overseeing technical trade-offs, design reviews, system analyses, supplier management, and testing activities. You will contribute to technical documentation, lead verification activities, and act as the technical point of contact for both internal teams and external customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead technical decisions and trade-offs for propulsion subsystems
• Perform functional analyses, system design reviews, and oversee mechanical, structural, and electronics design
• Support supplier management, manufacturing, assembly, integration, and testing processes
• Prepare technical documentation, verification matrices, compliance reports, and test procedures
• Provide hands-on support during test campaigns and non-standard product activities
• Act as the primary technical liaison for customer interactions

Skills Required:

• MSc in Aerospace, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or similar
• 3+ years’ experience as a System Engineer working on chemical propulsion subsystems
• Solid understanding of fluid system design, operations, and testing
• Knowledge of mechanical systems, structural/thermal analyses, and space engineering standards
• Strong analytical abilities and excellent technical communication skills
• Proficiency in English (C1 level)
• Applicants must have, or be eligible for, EU work authorization

Desirable:

• Familiarity with ECSS standards and space design processes (EQSR, PDR, CDR, etc.)
• Knowledge of spaceflight component markets and current technology trends
• Hands-on testing experience at component and system levels
• Supplier management experience
• Dutch language skills (B1 level) and willingness to travel occasionally

What’s On Offer:

• A varied and technically challenging role, close to hardware development
• Opportunity to deliver innovative solutions to the global space market
• Generous holiday allowance
• International working environment
• Relocation package can be provided

RW

Holt Executive are partnered with a Netherlands based supplier of AOCS, Propulsion, Avionics, and Thermal solutions for the Space industry.

Our partner is seeking a Program & Industrialization Manager to take the lead in the management and industrialization of a new propulsion system program. This role focusses on excellence, from both a development and customer perspective ensuring on time, on quality, and on cost delivery.

Key Responsibilities for the Program & Industrialization Manager:

• Overseeing customer requirements ensuring that contractual agreements in terms of Compliance, Risk, Schedule, Quality and Cost (Budget) are being met.
• Overarching responsibility for one, or multiple projects, spanning planning, definition, quality and profitability.
• Drive the industrialization of the product line whilst implementing an operational excellence mindset and vision.
• Constantly be thinking about continuously improve the overall project performance in line with the KPI’s.
• Preparation of proposals, with input from the wider team for specific expertise areas or volumes.
• Monthly status reporting during the Project Status Review (PSR).
• Build a strong and effective organization by selecting, training, appraising, developing and motivating the team.
• Keeping up to date with the market and potential opportunities.

Key Skills & Experience for the Program & Industrialization Manager:

• 5+ years’ experience in a Project Management role within the space industry.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Project Management role in space industry.
• Experience in management of multiple projects simultaneously.
• Skilled in operational excellence implementation.
• Experience in introduction and ramp-up of new products in production.
• Experience in scaling businesses, optimizing processes, streamlining resources, and ensuring quality.
• Experience in financial management and reporting, including familiarity with ERP and planning software.
• Strong communication skills, ability to reflect and knows how to motivate others.
• Proficiency in (technical) English (C2). Intermediate in Dutch (B1).
• Driver’s license and willingness to travel.

The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the Schengen Area.

This opportunity is an onsite position near Roosendaal, The Netherlands.