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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.

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.

Are you ready to lead and inspire the next generation of engineers while solving complex infrastructure challenges? We’re looking for a Systems Engineering Lead to join a high-performing team working on critical facilities and infrastructure projects.

In this role, you’ll mentor and guide a small team of junior and graduate engineers, applying systems thinking principles to real-world problems. You’ll act as a technical leader, providing oversight, shaping project scope, facilitating stakeholder engagement, and ensuring quality delivery across the project lifecycle.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead and support a team of junior systems engineers, offering coaching and technical guidance
• Apply practical systems engineering in the context of infrastructure and facilities maintenance
• Ensure effective project scoping, requirements capture, and problem definition
• Represent the systems engineering function in customer-facing engagements
• Review and develop technical documents: requirements sets, interface definitions, V&V plans, etc.
• Integrate systems engineering into broader project and design assurance processes
• Drive continuous improvement of tools, templates, and systems engineering practices

What We’re Looking For:

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (Master’s or working toward CEng status preferred)
• 5+ years’ experience in systems engineering within a regulated industry (e.g. aerospace, defence, infrastructure)
• Solid understanding of systems engineering across the full lifecycle
• Confident communicator with stakeholder management experience
• Proven mentorship or team leadership capabilities
• Strong analytical skills and a structured approach to complex challenges

Desirable Skills:

• Familiarity with INCOSE SE Handbook or defence systems standards
• Exposure to MBSE, SysML or similar modelling tools
• Knowledge of IBM DOORS
• Understanding of digital twin or BIM integration
• Experience in maintenance planning or asset management systems

Additional Information:

You must be a UK National and eligible for Security Clearance to be considered for this role.

If you’re passionate about solving real-world engineering problems and growing your career in systems leadership, we’d love to hear from you.

Are you a Hardware Engineer working on defence products? I have some exciting CONTRACT opportunities for Digital Hardware engineers at various levels on cutting edge defence projects.

These roles are on a hybrid basis with 3 days from home and 2 days in the office per week.

The Senior / Principal Digital hardware engineer would be responsible for design, commissioning and test of high-speed digital electronics hardware, i.e. Printed Circuit Assemblies (PCA’s) on complex systems for airborne Radar products.

The successful candidate may be required to supervise other less experienced digital hardware engineers working on the same project.

The role will be based at our customer’s site in Edinburgh and may allow for hybrid working after an initial period of familiarisation onsite.

Job Responsibilities:

• Creating high-quality and robust digital electronics designs
• Documenting and recording deliverables 
• Supporting integration & verification activities at hardware and system level 
• Keeping designs under configuration control
• Providing progress reports 

Work Experience

Skills, Qualifications and Experience required:

Essential

• Degree or equivalent in Electronics Engineering or other STEM-based subject
• Proven Expertise designing high-speed digital electronics using the latest FPGA and/ or microprocessor devices and high-speed interconnect technology
• Proficient in schematic capture using Mentor Graphics (Siemens EDA) DxDesigner or similar tools
• Experience of high-speed serial communication interfaces/ protocols (e.g. PCIe, Ethernet/ IEEE802.3, SPI, I2C, etc.) and high-speed bus architectures (e.g. DDR3/4)
• Use of high-speed digital design techniques such as signal termination, controlled impedance, matched length tracking, ground/ power planes, decoupling, etc. 
• Functional simulation & timing analysis /constraints at circuit level
• Experience of PCB layout, working closely with and providing guidance to PCB layout engineers on high-speed digital designs
• Hands on experience of integrating hardware, firmware & software on FPGA and microprocessor-based PCA’s
• Ability to coordinate day to day technical activities, liaising closely with the lead engineer / digital hardware lead & other engineering disciplines
• Experience of liaising with Manufacturing / Production colleagues and external suppliers of key components and assemblies
• Excellent communication (oral & written) & interpersonal skills
• Ability to analyse system requirements and derive detailed hardware requirements
• Experience of debugging & testing new hardware designs 
• Previous experience of the full hardware design lifecycle and presenting designs for peer and formal design reviews
• Self-motivated, with an aptitude to problem solve and drive difficult issues to conclusion
• Experience in writing technical reports / documentation

Desirable

• Relevant experience in the Aerospace/ Defence industry or on other complex/ high-reliability systems
• Experience of signal integrity & power integrity analysis at board level using Hyperlynx SI/PI or equivalent
• Knowledge of FPGA/ Software coding languages (VHDL, C, Assembler)
• Experience of hardware requirements capture, requirements management tools and formal verification of hardware requirements
• Experience of supervising other digital hardware engineers, planning and managing work for yourself and a small team 

Qualifications

• Honours or Masters degree in Electronics Engineering or related STEM subject 

Security

• Due to security requirements, these roles are open to SOLE UK NATIONALS ONLY

Holt Recruitment are delighted to be partnered with a global leader within the remote connectivity/technology space to support a critical Offshore Telecommunication Engineer – VSAT.

Our partner is looking for an experienced Engineer to support Installation, configuration, commissioning, and fault diagnostics of Telecommunication and Connectivity services.
 
Key Responsibilities for the Offshore Telecommunication Engineer – VSAT role:

• Installation, commissioning & fault diagnostics of GEO VSAT fixed single and dual Antenna Systems.
• Commissioning & fault diagnosis of single & multiple carrier services on the above systems related to specific manufacturer Satellite access technologies for SCPC, TDMA, IDirect, newtech & CnC.
• Installation and commissioning of LEO VSAT systems such as Avanti.
• Installation and commissioning of LTE services in the North Sea.
• Installation of P2P/LOS and Fiber Optic WAN services.
• Installation, configuration and commissioning of managed Network Lan infrastructure on site.
• Installation, configuration, commissioning, and fault diagnostics of Out of Band system.
• Completes all Field documentation and reporting procedures.

 Key Experience required for the Offshore Telecommunication Engineer – VSAT role:

• HNCHND Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering qualification.
• 5 years of experience in similar role. 
• Seatel, Intellian, Orbit factory training certifications.
• GVF Certifications relevant to VSAT.
• Approved Fibre training (Splicing and Measurement).
• Proven experience of electrical installation & termination.
• Proven knowledge of basic LAN network infrastructure hardware, cabling & test.
• Proven knowledge of associated test equipment (Spectrum Analyser, RF Power meter, DVM, OTDR, Lan Tester).
• EU or Norwegian citizenship ability to work in Norway (sponsorship not available).

 
If your qualifications and experience align with this Offshore Telecommunication Engineer – VSAT opportunity, we encourage you to submit your CV to info@holtexecutive.com for consideration.

Holt Recruitment are delighted to be partnered with a global leader within the remote connectivity/technology space to support a critical Offshore Telecommunication Engineer – VSAT.

Our partner is looking for an experienced Engineer to support Installation, configuration, commissioning, and fault diagnostics of Telecommunication and Connectivity services.

Key Responsibilities for the Offshore Telecommunication Engineer – VSAT role:

• Installation, commissioning & fault diagnostics of GEO VSAT fixed single and dual Antenna Systems.
• Commissioning & fault diagnosis of single & multiple carrier services on the above systems related to specific manufacturer Satellite access technologies for SCPC, TDMA, IDirect, newtech & CnC.
• Installation and commissioning of LEO VSAT systems such as Avanti.
• Installation and commissioning of LTE services in the North Sea.
• Installation of P2P/LOS and Fiber Optic WAN services.
• Installation, configuration and commissioning of managed Network Lan infrastructure on site.
• Installation, configuration, commissioning, and fault diagnostics of Out of Band system.
• Completes all Field documentation and reporting procedures.

 
Key Experience required for the Offshore Telecommunication Engineer – VSAT role:

• HNCHND Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering qualification.
• 5 years of experience in similar role. 
• Seatel, Intellian, Orbit factory training certifications.
• GVF Certifications relevant to VSAT.
• Approved Fibre training (Splicing and Measurement).
• Proven experience of electrical installation & termination.
• Proven knowledge of basic LAN network infrastructure hardware, cabling & test.
• Proven knowledge of associated test equipment (Spectrum Analyser, RF Power meter, DVM, OTDR, Lan Tester).
• EU or Norwegian citizenship ability to work in Norway (sponsorship not available).

 If your qualifications and experience align with this Offshore Telecommunication Engineer – VSAT opportunity, we encourage you to submit your CV to info@holtexecutive.com for consideration.

Holt Recruitment are delighted to be partnered with a global leader within the remote connectivity/technology space to support a critical Offshore Telecommunication Engineer – VSAT.

Our partner is looking for an experienced Engineer to support Installation, configuration, commissioning, and fault diagnostics of Telecommunication and Connectivity services.

Key Responsibilities for the Offshore Telecommunication Engineer – VSAT role:

• Installation, commissioning & fault diagnostics of GEO VSAT fixed single and dual Antenna Systems.
• Commissioning & fault diagnosis of single & multiple carrier services on the above systems related to specific manufacturer Satellite access technologies for SCPC, TDMA, IDirect, newtech & CnC.
• Installation and commissioning of LEO VSAT systems such as Avanti.
• Installation and commissioning of LTE services in the North Sea.
• Installation of P2P/LOS and Fiber Optic WAN services.
• Installation, configuration and commissioning of managed Network Lan infrastructure on site.
• Installation, configuration, commissioning, and fault diagnostics of Out of Band system.
• Completes all Field documentation and reporting procedures.

Key Experience required for the Offshore Telecommunication Engineer – VSAT role:

• HNCHND Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering qualification.
• 5 years of experience in similar role. 
• Seatel, Intellian, Orbit factory training certifications.
• GVF Certifications relevant to VSAT.
• Approved Fibre training (Splicing and Measurement).
• Proven experience of electrical installation & termination.
• Proven knowledge of basic LAN network infrastructure hardware, cabling & test.
• Proven knowledge of associated test equipment (Spectrum Analyser, RF Power meter, DVM, OTDR, Lan Tester).
• EU or Norwegian citizenship ability to work in Norway (sponsorship not available).

 If your qualifications and experience align with this Offshore Telecommunication Engineer – VSAT opportunity, we encourage you to submit your CV to info@holtexecutive.com for consideration.

Holt Executive are currently partnered with a leading global satellite operator, delivering secure voice and high-speed data communications to broadcast, telecom, corporate, and government customers around the world. Their Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network is set to revolutionize global broadband connectivity, and we’re supporting their search for a Systems Configuration Management Specialist to join the team.

In this role, you’ll support a ground-breaking LEO satellite program, managing system configuration and documentation across hardware, software, and systems. You’ll work closely with the Systems Engineering and Integration, Verification & Validation teams, ensuring that the program’s technical baseline is fully traceable, documented, and audit-ready.

Key Responsibilities:

System Configuration Management

• Maintain and control configuration baselines across HW and SW environments.
• Act as the owner of all documentation defining configuration and verification status.
• Track “as-built” configurations and enforce single-source-of-truth practices.
• Use CM tools for configuration identification, control, status accounting, audits, and releases.
• Collaborate with engineering and program teams to manage data integrity.
• Understand and follow ITAR compliance processes.

System Document & Requirements Management

• Track delivery schedules for internal and vendor technical documentation (e.g. TRDs, IRDs, ICDs, CDRLs, SDRLs).
• Ensure timely release and version control of all system-level technical data.
• Resolve document/data issues and provide clear reporting to program management.
• Support configuration verification during major program milestones and reviews.

Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s or College Degree in Engineering, Science, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a multi-disciplinary engineering environment.
• Familiarity with Configuration Management standards and tools.
• Strong documentation and version control discipline.
• Experience in Data or Configuration Management (2+ years preferred).
• Experience working alongside HW, SW, Systems, and Test teams.

Desirable:

• Bilingual in English and French.
• Experience in the satellite, aerospace, or telecoms industry.

Why Apply?

This is your opportunity to play a vital role in one of the most ambitious and technically exciting satellite programs in the world. The position offers a hybrid working model, career growth, and the chance to be part of a forward-thinking team committed to redefining global connectivity.

Clearance: Must be eligible for Canadian Reliability Clearance / Controlled Goods Program

Interested?
Apply now or send your CV directly to info@holtexecutive.com

Holt Executive are partnered with a 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 User Terminal Architect to play a vital role in in the design and development of next-generation satellite user terminals.

Key Responsibilities for the User Terminal Architect:

• Support the design, development, and optimization of Modem architectures.
• Drive trade-space discussions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure that integration of the modem with other terminal components is seamless.
• Developing and implementing signal processing algorithms.
• Performance analysis, and test reviews of modem designs, including link budget analysis.
• Ensure compliance is met with relevant industry standards.
• Lead the development and testing of prototypes.
• Work with third-party vendors, manufacturers, and a cross-functional engineering and product team to ensure cohesion with the system design.

Key Skills & Experience for the User Terminal Architect: 

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in satellite communication systems, modem design, and ideally FPGA design and signal processing.
• Strong knowledge of digital communication systems, including modulation techniques, error correction methods, and RF systems.
• Proficiency with design and simulation tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, or similar. Experience with DSP programming is a plus.
• Experience with making trade-offs between performance and cost at the component and the system level.
• Experience with the full lifecycle of hardware and modem designs – from inception, design, production, and fielding.

 
The successful candidate must be able to work in Canada and obtain Reliability 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 User Terminal Architect opportunity, we encourage you to apply now!

Lead Software Engineer

Holt Executive are partnered with a NewSpace Earth Observation and Satellite Solutions company that specialize in the delivery on very high-resolution satellite based imagery and data for end users across a range of industries.

Our partner is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to support the design, architecture, implementation, optimization, and maintenance of backend systems, APIs, and processing pipelines to support AI and satellite image processing workflows.

Key Responsibilities for the Lead Software Engineer:

• Take the lead in designing and developing backend systems, APIs, and batch processing pipelines.
• Build and optimize scalable data workflows and integrate AI solutions effectively.
• Collaborate closely with the CTO and cross-functional teams to define technical direction and architectural decisions.
• Mentor junior engineers and interns, fostering their technical skills and professional growth.
• Perform thorough code reviews, uphold high coding standards, and promote best engineering practices.
• Monitor system performance, diagnose and resolve issues, and drive ongoing improvements in reliability.
• Contribute to the development of internal tools and client-facing interfaces using React when needed.
• Oversee and maintain DevOps workflows and infrastructure across cloud platforms.

Key Skills & Experience for the Lead Software Engineer:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline.
• Over 3 years of professional experience in backend software development.
• Advanced expertise in Python – bonus if you have experience in C++, Go, and/or Rust.
• Deep understanding of microservices architecture and RESTful API design principles.
• Strong proficiency with both relational and NoSQL databases.
• Demonstrated experience in mentoring engineers and providing technical leadership.
• Familiarity with React or similar modern frontend frameworks.
• Practical experience with major cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Skilled in DevOps practices and Infrastructure as Code using tools like Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, Terraform, or CloudFormation.
• Bonus: Experience with AI/ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) and satellite imagery processing workflows.

The successful candidate must be able to work in The United States.

This opportunity is an onsite position in Florida.

If your skills and experience match this Lead Software Engineer opportunity, we encourage you to apply now!