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Are you an experienced Programme Manager with a passion for leading complex, high-impact projects within the defence or aerospace sector? We’re looking for a driven and strategic Programme Manager to take ownership of a key customer-facing programme within the Land sector. This is a pivotal opportunity to shape the success of multiple international projects from design through to delivery.

About the Role:

Reporting to the Land Programme Manager, you will oversee a programme comprising several concurrent projects, each at different stages of their lifecycle. Your leadership will ensure successful planning, execution and stakeholder engagement, all while aligning with commercial objectives and ensuring robust risk and resource management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate multiple projects within a major Land sector programme
• Ensure integrated planning, risk management and resourcing across departments
• Drive delivery against profit, revenue and growth targets
• Participate in bid and proposal planning, estimating PM labour, and scheduling
• Launch and oversee R&D and customer contracts from inception to closure
• Liaise with engineering and functional leads to ensure technical and resource alignment
• Provide high-level project board communication and strategic stakeholder engagement
• Manage reporting on financials (revenue, cash-flow, margin forecasts, etc.)
• Mentor and support project managers while overseeing PM staffing needs

What We’re Looking For:

Essential:

• Proven experience managing international defence/aerospace programmes
• Strong commercial acumen and stakeholder engagement skills
• Recognised project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP, APM)
• Experience leading high-performing teams in a fast-paced, collaborative setting
• Engineering background and understanding of complex systems
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally

Desirable:

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

Personal Attributes:

• Analytical and strategic thinker with strong leadership skills
• Resilient, adaptable, and solutions-oriented
• Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates values of Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence, and Courage

What’s on Offer:

• Hybrid / flexible working arrangements
• Early finish on Fridays
• 28 days annual leave + Christmas closure + holiday purchase scheme
• Group pension plan (matched up to 5%)
• Income protection & life assurance
• Remote GP access, mental health support, physiotherapy services
• EV salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounts on gym memberships, high street retailers, and more
• Access to learning & development resources
• Onsite free parking

Security Requirements: Due to the nature of the role, candidates must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance. This includes proof of identity, right to work in the UK, and five years of UK residency.

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.

Systems and Software Architect

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!

High-Performance Computing Team Leader

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 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.

A leading engineering and technology business is seeking a skilled Project Manager to join their team. Reporting to the Programme Manager, this role will take ownership of high-impact engineering and delivery programmes—managing timelines, resources, costs, and stakeholder communication to ensure successful outcomes across both customer-funded and internally driven projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the launch and delivery of assigned projects, creating core project artefacts including schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Maintain clear, professional communication with internal and external stakeholders. Track all decisions and meetings with commercial or operational relevance.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements and internal processes, maintaining strong control over scope, timelines, and deliverables.
• Collaborate with operations and engineering teams to deliver both bespoke and build-to-print projects. Engage customers during key stages, including acceptance testing.
• Manage and forecast project budgets in partnership with the finance team, producing regular reports on costs, revenue, and margin forecasts.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, manage resource planning, and support adherence to design and quality standards.
• Capture lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills & Experience Required:

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a project management role within an engineering environment.
• Strong stakeholder management experience, including work with international customers and multi-disciplinary internal teams.
• Proficient in project planning tools such as Microsoft Project or equivalent.
• Experience producing project financial reports and forecasts.
• Eligibility for UK security clearance, including the ability to travel within the UK and abroad.

Personal Attributes:

• Organised and methodical, with a focus on detail and quality.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confident working independently and in cross-functional teams.
• Adaptable, resilient, and able to manage competing demands.
• Committed to the company’s values of teamwork, integrity, excellence, and courage.

Our Client, a leader in aircraft maintenance, are are currently seeking dedicated and experienced B1 Licensed Engineers to join their growing team working on Base Maintenance in Hampshire. The successful candidates will play a crucial role in ensuring the airworthiness of customers’ aircraft, performing maintenance tasks, and conducting inspections in compliance with regulatory standards and company procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct scheduled and unscheduled maintenance tasks on a variety of aircraft types, including inspections, repairs, and modifications, in accordance with approved data and regulations.
• Perform troubleshooting and fault diagnosis to identify and rectify defects in aircraft systems, avionics, and components.
• Carry out aircraft certification and release to service activities as a B1 Licensed Engineer, ensuring all work is completed to the required standards and documentation is accurately maintained.
• Collaborate with other maintenance personnel, engineers, and support staff to achieve efficient workflow and minimize downtime for aircraft.
• Adhere to all relevant safety protocols, procedures, and regulations, promoting a culture of safety awareness and compliance within the team.

Qualifications:

• Hold a valid CAA Part-66 B1 Aircraft Maintenance Licence with at least one relevant type rating. B727, B737(CL or NG), B757, A320, BE200 or BE300.
• Experience as a B1 Licensed Engineer, preferably in a Part-145 MRO environment.
• Experience working on multiple aircraft types, with particular proficiency in one or more of the following: Boeing, Airbus, Beechcraft.
• Strong knowledge of aircraft systems, avionics, and powerplants, with the ability to interpret technical manuals and drawings.
• Excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic skills, with a meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to quality workmanship.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Shift Allowance.
• Approval Pay.
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Company pension scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Opportunities for career development.
• Dynamic and supportive work environment.

If you are a skilled and motivated B1 Licensed Engineer looking to join a dynamic team of aviation professionals and contribute to the success of MRO operations, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Do you have experience using ERP Systems, proficient on MS Excel, BOMS and have a keen eye for detail?

An established design and manufacturing business supplying advanced technology to the defence industry is seeking a Configuration Specialist. This role supports the implementation of a new ERP system by restructuring and migrating Engineering and Production data, ensuring accurate and consistent part numbering, BOM integrity, and data readiness for production.

Key Responsibilities for Configuration Specialist

• Cleanse and migrate existing parts and BOMs to a new numbering scheme, including normalising part data and restructuring BOMs.
• Process Change Requests (CRs) and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) to align with ERP system requirements.
• Reformat and restructure BOMs and part data for direct ERP import compatibility.
• Verify the integrity of parts and BOMs during cleansing, restructuring, and final import.
• Generate ERP support documentation as required.
• Manage design data to ensure consistent build data creation.
• Lead production readiness reviews to ensure a smooth handover from Engineering to Production.

Skills and Experience – Essential for Configuration Specialist

• Strong understanding of best practices in part numbering and BOM structures, supported by practical experience in data migration.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems in engineering and production environments within SMEs.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Relevant engineering or manufacturing qualifications (Degree, HND, BTEC Level 5 Award, or NVQ Level 5 equivalent).
• Proven experience in engineering and production environments.
• Effective communication and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Skills and Experience – Desirable for Configuration Specialist

• Experience with Epicor ERP systems.
• Experience using Jira and Confluence.

Personal Attributes of Configuration Specialist

• Highly organised and methodical approach with strong attention to detail.
• Flexible, conscientious, and diligent attitude.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and written skills.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities.

Benefits

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• 28 days annual leave plus Christmas closure and holiday purchase scheme.
• Group pension plan with matched contributions 

Application Process
Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain UK Security Clearance. Proof of identity, employment history, right to work in the UK, and residency status will be required.

Are you a systems engineering professional looking to work on mission-critical aerospace systems? We’re hiring a Senior Systems Engineer to join a high-performing team developing advanced release systems used across some of the world’s most prominent military aircraft platforms.

This role offers the opportunity to work across the full system lifecycle, from concept through to design, integration, and in-service support, on projects that directly support national and global security operations.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead systems engineering activities, from technical planning and requirements management to verification and validation.
• Analyse system performance across concept, design, testing, installation, and operations phases.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with stakeholders to interpret operational needs and translate them into system requirements.
• Conduct trade studies, requirements allocation, and interface definitions.
• Support complex project and task management across multidisciplinary teams.
• Help shape operational documentation and ensure engineering solutions meet technical, schedule, and cost expectations.

What You’ll Bring:

• Degree in Engineering or a related discipline (or equivalent industry experience).
• 6+ years’ experience in systems engineering, with knowledge of the full development lifecycle.
• Strong background in requirements management and systems architecture.
• Skilled in documentation, reporting, and technical communications.
• Experience with tools like DOORS, Innoslate, or equivalent.
• Awareness of CAD, CFD, and FEA tools and regulatory compliance processes (e.g. MAA, DAOEs) is an advantage.
• Comfortable providing mentoring or coaching to less experienced engineers.

Desirable Experience:

• Background in aerospace, defence, or mission-critical system environments.
• Exposure to IPS/ILS (Integrated Product or Logistics Support).
• Experience in supporting Certificate of Design and regulatory approvals.

Why Join?

• Half-day Fridays for better work-life balance
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing with service
• Private medical insurance (with optional family cover)
• Up to 7% employer pension contribution
• Life assurance, group income protection, and a flexible benefits platform including gym membership, dental, critical illness cover, and cycle-to-work
• Access to an employee assistance programme for mental health and wellbeing

Eligibility Requirements:

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

This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge systems that make a real impact. If you’re ready to take on a senior technical role with hands-on influence and strategic oversight, we want to hear from you.

Apply now to join a team shaping the future of aerospace technology.

Holt Executive are delighted to be partnered with a global leader within the Communication/ Technology & Connectivity space to support a critical Solutions / Pre-Sales Engineer – SATCOM hire.

Our partner is looking for an experienced Solutions / Pre-Sales Engineering professional to provide networking and satellite communications solutions concepts, detailed solutions design, systems integration, maintenance program development and training solutions. 

These activities are supporting commercial proposals, bids or tender responses in support of the sales teams. The primary customer within the business area our government/Military. (Air, Land and Sea)

Key Responsibilities for the Solutions / Pre-Sales Engineer – SATCOM:

• Provision of timely and insightful technical input and/or proof of concept design into the preparation of tender responses.
• Provision of satellite solutions designs and satellite systems integration expertise to clients in support of Government sales and operations teams.
• Specification, documentation and implementation of hardware solutions for IP networking over satellite.
• Provision of senior engineering level support and technical mentoring to engineers.
• Interact with multiple engineering capabilities (internal and external) and customers to ensure requirements are understood and customer needs are met.
• Provision of training and technical presentations.

Key Experience required for the Solutions / Pre-Sales Engineer – SATCOM:

• Must hold a relevant engineering degree, with a demonstrated ability in the satellite communications industry.
• Must have demonstrable experience in developing solutions in a pre-sales environment (bids/RFT’s/ RFQ’s).
• Ability to interact with multifunctional teams to drive customer solution delivery.
• Proficient in the development of maintenance documentation and support programmes for developed solutions based on OEM component documentation.

 This role offers Hybrid working. 1-2 days onsite per week.
 
If your qualifications and experience align with this Solutions / Pre-Sales Engineer – SATCOM opportunity, we encourage you to submit your CV to info@holtexecutive.com for consideration.