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Holt Executive is partnered with a leading electro-optics design and manufacturing business, seeking a Resourcing Assistant to join their HR and Talent team. As a Resourcing Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the Resourcing Business Partner to ensure a seamless recruitment process for both candidates and hiring managers. This position combines administrative precision, interpersonal engagement, and the chance to develop skills that are highly valued in the HR and recruitment sectors.

Are you passionate about connecting people with opportunities and building meaningful relationships? This is your chance to step into a role that offers a springboard into the world of recruitment, talent acquisition, and human resources. Whether you’re starting your career or looking to expand your skills, this opportunity provides a blend of hands-on experience, professional growth, and exposure to dynamic HR and Recruitment projects within a supportive team.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with hiring managers to prepare effective and inclusive job descriptions.
• Advertise vacancies through the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and job boards.
• Screen external applicants and manage candidate progression via the ATS.
• Coordinate and schedule interviews, maintaining the interview schedule and ensuring a consistent process.
• Conduct competency-based interviews and gather post-interview feedback.
• Manage offer processes, including verbal offers, offer letters, and contracts.
• Oversee the onboarding process, acting as the main point of contact for new starters.
• Maintain recruitment trackers and manage the recruitment inbox.
• Participate in HR and resourcing team projects, contributing to continuous improvement.

Key Experience

• Degree-level qualifications or equivalent.
• Proven ability to thrive in an office environment.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Outstanding communication and relationship-building abilities.

Desirable Skills & Experience:

• Familiarity with ATS systems.
• Previous exposure to a recruitment environment.

Why Join?

• Flexible hybrid working arrangements and early Friday finishes.
• Competitive benefits, including matched pension contributions, income protection, and life assurance.
• Access to wellbeing initiatives, gym discounts, and regular social activities.
• Learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
• A collaborative environment that champions integrity, teamwork, excellence, and courage.

This role is more than a job – it’s a pathway to shaping your future in recruitment and HR. Ready to start your journey? Apply today!

Holt Executive are currently partnered with a global leader in Space Sustainability, a dynamic and rapidly growing technology innovator who are making hugely positive contributions to the growing problem of orbital space debris.

They require a Space Systems Engineering Manager to lead a highly talented, passionate team on all space system engineering activities. This role will have overarching management responsibility for the spacecraft systems team; ensuring everyone works together to deliver appropriate solutions, to schedule and cost, across all projects.

The company are fast-growing, and you will have the platform to expand on your experience and develop your skills further to enable your team to deliver amazing results and make a difference every day, by driving missions forward.
 
Responsibilities for the Space Systems Engineering Manager: 

• Leadership and technical mentoring to the systems engineering group.
• Line management of Systems Team Leads.
• Manage hiring on a permanent and temporary basis, including outsourcing etc.
• Review scoping and costing for new project work packages.
• Review and communicate work package, and other plans, within the group and to Project Managers, including any technical or schedule risks.
• Ensure the quality of standards and procedures within the Systems Group.
• Define, map and propose relevant processes and procedures.
• Provide input and guidance to the technology roadmap for Systems.

Essential Skills required by the Space Systems Engineering Manager:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant engineering or scientific discipline.
• Excellent knowledge of systems engineering standards and space industry standards.
• The ability to appropriately tailor and adapt standard engineering practises to a lean and fast-paced engineering development environment.
• Working technical knowledge of various space- and ground- segment subsystems and specialist functions, particularly orbital mechanics and AOCS/GNC.
• 10+ years’ experience of systems engineering within the commercial space industry.
• 5+ years’ recent experience in a line management role.
• Experienced and enthusiastic people manager, with a focus on leading and building strong teams, able to put the team and plan interests first.

 
Benefits

• Flexible working around core hours in a friendly and supportive environment.
• Hybrid working available.
• Optional (9-day working fortnight).
• 25 days holiday (increasing yearly up to a maximum of 28 days) + 8 days Bank Holiday.
• Life insurance and long-term sick pay.
• Private healthcare.
• Relocation allowance.
• Visa sponsorship for employees considered.
• New state of the art office and cleanroom facility.

If your skills and experience match this Space Systems Engineering Manager opportunity, we encourage you to apply now.

Holt Executive are proud to be working with a growing company who empower satellites with next-gen agility and aim to become the leader in satellite attitude control by 2030. They are seeking an innovative Bid Manager to join our dynamic, multidimensional team. You’ll collaborate on cutting-edge projects, from motion control technologies to space mission innovations.

What They Offer:

• Opportunity to work with a passionate and diverse team
• A pivotal role in scalable space solutions
• Competitive salary and growth opportunities

Skills:

• You can engage on a technical level with project stakeholder & team members (i.e. understand the key drivers of a technical task, help trading off solutions & alternatives, support the compromises & decision making with engineers)
• You thrive in the dynamic environment of a small company (< 20 people) where decisions can be made quickly with the founders and the team.
• You are willing grow in the company as it expand internationally and help setup teams abroad.
• Write successful bids for ESA and European Commission 
• Experience within the space sector

Who They Hire:

They hire people who are not averse to taking risks – they do not hold back their employees in any way when those risky initiatives fail. They don’t hire people for a specific task and will not hemmed in by role definition or organizational structure. Their team members are encouraged to test their own ideas and they are looking for people who don’t keep quiet when they disagree with something, people who get bored easily and need to discover and learn a lot. They aim at hiring people who are multidimensional, combining technical depth with business savvy and creative flair.

Holt Executive are currently partnered with a global leader in Space Sustainability, a dynamic and rapidly growing technology innovator who are making hugely positive contributions to the growing problem of orbital space debris.

They require a Space Systems Engineering Manager to lead a highly talented, passionate team on all space system engineering activities. This role will have overarching management responsibility for the spacecraft systems team; ensuring everyone works together to deliver appropriate solutions, to schedule and cost, across all projects.

The company are fast-growing, and you will have the platform to expand on your experience and develop your skills further to enable your team to deliver amazing results and make a difference every day, by driving missions forward.
 
Responsibilities for the Space Systems Engineering Manager: 

• Leadership and technical mentoring to the systems engineering group.
• Line management of Systems Team Leads.
• Manage hiring on a permanent and temporary basis, including outsourcing etc.
• Review scoping and costing for new project work packages.
• Review and communicate work package, and other plans, within the group and to Project Managers, including any technical or schedule risks.
• Ensure the quality of standards and procedures within the Systems Group.
• Define, map and propose relevant processes and procedures.
• Provide input and guidance to the technology roadmap for Systems.

Essential Skills required by the Space Systems Engineering Manager:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant engineering or scientific discipline.
• Excellent knowledge of systems engineering standards and space industry standards.
• The ability to appropriately tailor and adapt standard engineering practises to a lean and fast-paced engineering development environment.
• Working technical knowledge of various space- and ground- segment subsystems and specialist functions, particularly orbital mechanics and AOCS/GNC.
• 10+ years’ experience of systems engineering within the commercial space industry.
• 5+ years’ recent experience in a line management role.
• Experienced and enthusiastic people manager, with a focus on leading and building strong teams, able to put the team and plan interests first.

 
Benefits

• Flexible working around core hours in a friendly and supportive environment.
• Hybrid working available.
• Optional (9-day working fortnight).
• 25 days holiday (increasing yearly up to a maximum of 28 days) + 8 days Bank Holiday.
• Life insurance and long-term sick pay.
• Private healthcare.
• Relocation allowance.
• Visa sponsorship for employees considered.
• New state of the art office and cleanroom facility.

If your skills and experience match this Space Systems Engineering Manager opportunity, we encourage you to apply now.

Job Title: AIV Manager (Assembly, Integration, and Verification)
Location: Spain

Shape the Future of Space Missions!

We are seeking an experienced AIV Manager to lead the Assembly, Integration, and Verification efforts for cutting-edge space systems. This is a unique opportunity to work on pioneering projects, contributing to innovative technologies that push the boundaries of space exploration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee the entire AIV process for satellite systems, ensuring compliance with project requirements and timelines.
• Develop and execute AIV plans, including integration and test procedures, schedules, and resource allocation.
• Manage the end-to-end integration and verification of subsystems and payloads, ensuring seamless compatibility.
• Coordinate and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, suppliers, and external partners.
• Conduct functional, environmental, and performance testing of systems, documenting results and addressing discrepancies.
• Ensure adherence to industry standards and best practices for quality, safety, and reliability.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all AIV-related activities, providing expertise and resolving technical challenges.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in AIV processes within the space or aerospace sectors.
• Strong understanding of satellite systems, payloads, and testing methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with integration and environmental testing, including vibration, thermal vacuum, and EMC testing.
• Excellent leadership and project management skills to oversee teams and ensure milestones are met.
• Familiarity with industry standards such as ECSS.
• Problem-solving mindset with meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Effective communication skills for collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Why Join Us?

• Contribute to transformative space missions with cutting-edge technology.
• Be part of a dynamic, collaborative team in a rapidly growing industry.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

If you’re passionate about space systems and ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply now and help shape the next generation of space technology.

Holt Executive is partnered with a leading electro-optics design and manufacturing business, seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer to join their innovative team, supporting cutting-edge video and imaging processing products.

Key Responsibilities for Senior Software Engineer:
 

• Design, develop, and test application software and Linux drivers for video applications on custom embedded hardware.
• Provide technical support and integration assistance to international customers.
• Develop system specifications, test documentation, and unit tests in a continuous integration environment.
• Fault-find, debug, and resolve issues in complex systems.
• Assist with the administration and successful delivery of engineering projects.
• Continuously improve team procedures and working practices.
• Opportunity to take on team-leading responsibilities if desired.

Key Experience for Senior Software Engineer:
 
Essential: 

• Degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Mathematics, or Physics.
• Proven experience in C++ development for Windows and Linux using Microsoft Visual Studio.
• Expertise in Linux driver development for ARM processors.
• A team player with initiative and adaptability in an Agile environment.
• Strong technical leadership experience.

Desirable:

• Experience in video processing or computer vision algorithms.
• Video streaming application development and HMI development using OpenGL.
• Familiarity with CUDA, OpenCV, and GPU computing technologies.
• Experience interfacing with custom hardware and FPGAs.
• Customer-facing experience.
• Coaching and mentoring abilities to support team talent development.

Why Join? 

• Flexible hours: 37.5-hour week with lunchtime finishes on Fridays.
• Hybrid working: Enjoy the flexibility of remote and onsite work.
• Annual leave: 28 days, plus Christmas closure and a holiday purchasing scheme.
• Pension: Matched contributions up to 5%.
• Wellbeing support: Access to remote GP services, mental health pathways, physiotherapy consultations, and more.
• Professional growth: Excellent learning and development opportunities.
• Additional perks: Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, gym discounts, high street rewards platform, and regular sports/social activities.

Security Clearance

Applicants must be eligible for UK Security Clearance, requiring proof of identity, employment history, and UK residency for at least five years.

Ready to make a difference?

Apply now to join a team where innovation meets impact. Your expertise will drive solutions that are relied upon in critical environments worldwide.

Holt Executive has an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to join our client, a leading design and manufacturing business that specialises in electro-optics. Our client is at the forefront of the industry and is looking for someone to lead their team in delivering successful project outcomes.

As the Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing the entire engineering cycle to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with contracts.

Key Responsibilities for the Project Manager:

• Launching assigned projects with comprehensive plans, including detailed schedules, resource forecasts, stage plans, and budgets.
• Leading stakeholder engagement, capturing needs, managing expectations, and facilitating communication through organized meetings. You will maintain a clear project log for documentation purposes.
• Developing and maintaining key project artefact’s like master schedules, plans, compliance matrices, and work breakdown structures, ensuring accuracy throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborating with engineering leads and department heads to ensure technical processes are followed, critical success factors are identified and managed, and resource needs are accurately forecast.
• Monitoring project costs closely, reporting potential budget risks to maintain accurate financial positioning.
• Partnering with Finance on reports, managing revenue plans, updating estimates, forecasting margins, and providing clear explanations for changes alongside corrective plans.
• Working with management to implement robust controls for production, data management, invoicing, shipping, and export controls.
• Fostering continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned and feedback throughout the project for process improvement and development within the team.

Key Skills & Experience Required by the Project Manager:

• Proven record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
• Experience in budget forecasting and management.
• Experience in project scheduling.
• Proven ability to create Project Management Plans for bids and tenders.
• Procurement and Supply Chain experience.

Company Benefits:

• 37.5 hour working week and lunchtime finishes on a Friday.
• 28 days annual leave and Christmas closure.
• Employee Help@Hand Service gives you and your family access to 4 key services including remote GP service, second opinion, mental health pathway service, and physiotherapy consultations.
• Life Assurance Policy, including Bereavement Counselling and Probate Helpline.
• Company Share Incentive Plan and Save as You Earn Scheme.
• Wellbeing initiatives, including access to the Aviva Wellbeing App and the addition of mental health support for all employees plus regular activities across our sites to support and promote well-being.
• Employee discounts scheme (including access to an additional wellbeing hub).
• Excellent Learning & Development opportunities.

Security Clearance Requirements:

Due to the nature of the business, all staff need to be able to obtain UK Security Clearance as a mandated requirement. Therefore, if successful, you will need to provide proof of identity, employment history and right to work in the UK, along with proof of UK residency for at least five years.

If your skills and experience match this Project Manager opportunity, we encourage you to apply by sending your CV to info@holtexecutive.com 

Holt Executive are partnered with a prominent aviation technology pioneer, providing market-leading products to some of the biggest names in commercial aviation.

Our partner is seeking UK CAA Licensed CAT A, B1 OR B2 Aircraft Engineers on a permanent basis to join their team at Heathrow. 

The UK CAA Licensed CAT A, B1 OR B2 Aircraft Engineers will leverage their expertise to perform comprehensive aircraft maintenance, both inside and outside the cabin. This includes maintaining In-Flight Entertainment Systems and ensuring all modifications comply with strict UK CAA regulations.

Salary – Upto £62.9k depending on license type + £5k to £8k towards license maintenance + £6150 shift allowance. 

Key Responsibilities for the UK CAA Licensed CAT A, B1 OR B2 Aircraft Engineers:

• Perform built-in test (BIT) and manual test of IFE systems.
• Troubleshoot electronic units, cabling or seat consoles in which failures occur down to the line replaceable modules, using knowledge of electronic theory.
• Identify necessary repairs to restore functional acceptance, which may require replacing defective line replaceable modules and/or cabling.
• Perform maintenance checks on Customer aircraft for various airlines.
• Operate a vehicle on airport property and around aircraft.
• Operate airline communications equipment.
• Communicate and interface with customers.
• Document the testing and repairs using computer and bar-coding equipment.
• Assist in tracking the spare inventory.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or upper management.

 Key Skills and Experience Required by the UK CAA Licensed CAT A, B1 OR B2 Aircraft Engineers:   

• Licenses: Must have an A or B1 or B2 license with a Type Rating on (A380, A350, A330, A320, 787, 777, 767)
• Must be able to pass a 5-year background check, extensive security and reference checks for Airside access.
• Must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• General knowledge of fundamental electrical Engineer or related experience acquired through commercial aviation, military experience or technical school education is highly preferred, but not required.
• IFE or avionics experience is highly preferred, but not essential.
• Must have the ability to climb and work from a ladder or platform, and endure sitting, standing, bending or twisting for extended periods.
• Must have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to operate under extreme weather conditions and in confined spaces for extended periods.
• Ability to read, comprehend and follow instructions, procedures, blueprints, diagrams, and manuals and to comprehend and follow verbal instructions in English.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.

If your skills and experience match this UK CAA Licensed CAT A, B1 OR B2 Aircraft Engineers opportunity, we encourage you to apply by sending your CV to info@holtexecutive.com 

Holt Executive are partnered with a leading design and manufacturing business with a cutting-edge product range that aids specific customer requirements, servicing a variety of markets across the globe including the Defence and Surveillance industries.

They require a Field Service Engineer to provide field support to customers worldwide ensuring the stable operation of hardware & software products. This will involve installing, configuring, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing all products and systems, which includes fire control systems, Naval electro-optical surveillance systems and land/vehicle surveillance systems.

Key Responsibilities for the Field Service Engineer:

• Offsite repairs to products and systems, and installation of new products at customer sites.
• After sales support and servicing to customers.
• Generating post site visit reports to include any recommendations and/or future actions.
• Strip-down / survey, repair, and test allocated customer repair returns.
• Testing and evaluating potential new equipment, sensors/cameras etc.
• Preparation of risk assessments and SSOW’s for installation/commissioning activities.
• Lead (as required) in-house Factory Acceptance Testing (FATs) and other customer activities.

Key Skills & Experience for the Field Service Engineer:

• Experience of complex systems maintenance with electrical and mechanical assembly tools.
• Electronics knowledge, including microcontrollers, with an understanding of basic control theory.
• Competent mechanical and electro-mechanical skills and understanding.
• A strong understanding and proficiency with electrical, mechanical, PC architecture, and software skills including problem diagnosis, software loading and updates.
• Comfortable working in exposed or adverse conditions at land and sea, including working at heights and with large heavy equipment.
• Must be willing to travel worldwide at sometimes short notice, working extended hours as necessary (company compensation policy applies).
• Clean driving licence with class C1 is desirable for driving company test vehicle.

Company Benefits:

• 37.5 hour working week. Company Compensation Policy applies to overtime hours.
• Lunchtime finishes on a Friday.
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Christmas closure.
• Group pension plan – matched contributions up to 5%.
• Income protection scheme and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Employee Help@Hand service gives you and your family access to 4 key services including remote GP service, second opinion, mental health pathway service and physiotherapy consultations.
• Life assurance policy, including bereavement counselling and probate helpline.
• Company shares incentive plan and save-as-you-earn scheme.
• Group electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.

Security Clearance Requirements:

Due to the nature of the business, applicants need to be able to obtain UK Security Clearance as a mandated requirement. Therefore, if successful, you will need to provide proof of identity, employment history and right to work in the UK, along with proof of UK residency for at least five years.

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

Senior Stress Analysis Engineer Holt Executive are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Stress Analysis Engineer with a strong background in space, aerospace, or other technical industries to join our client in the UK.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a friendly, skilled, and welcoming team within a dynamic and rapidly growing organization. As a member of the analysis team, you will play a key role in structural analysis, contribute to project work, and support design activities.

Your technical expertise will guide project teams in defining, developing, testing, and operating spacecraft for our missions. You will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams and suppliers globally.

This position allows you to make a meaningful impact by addressing the growing challenge of orbital debris and contributing to the sustainability of space as a resource.

Responsibilities

• Conduct stress and structural analysis at spacecraft, subsystem, and equipment levels.
• Evaluate analysis and test data to support the qualification of spacecraft and ground support structures.
• Ensure the structural integrity of prototype and flight components throughout the load cycle.
• Develop test predictions to support static and dynamic testing efforts.
• Provide design recommendations and communicate effectively with the Design Team and other subsystems.
• Prepare, review, and present analysis work and conclusions to stakeholders.
• Document all analysis work thoroughly, ensuring outputs are organized, trackable, traceable, and repeatable.
• Peer-review analysis performed by team members.
• Deliver work to agreed timelines and standards to meet mission objectives.

Essential Skills

• 3 to 5 years of experience in stress and structural analysis within the space industry.
• Expertise in structural calculations for metallics, sandwich panels, inserts, and bolted joints, following established standards and handbooks.
• Skilled in creating, checking, and maintaining Finite Element Models at spacecraft and component levels.
• Proficiency in static analysis, frequency response, random vibration, and shock analysis.
• Experience using FEA software packages such as NASTRAN, Hyperworks, Femap, Abaqus, or Ansys.
• Ability to process large datasets with automation tools such as VBA or Python.
• Strong documentation and presentation skills to communicate analysis processes and conclusions.
• Capable of presenting and justifying work to peers and stakeholders.
• Behaviors aligning with values such as transparency, innovation, diversity, and customer focus.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with CAD tools like SolidWorks and PDM.
• Familiarity with ECSS and NASA standards, guidance, and handbooks.
• Understanding of the spacecraft product development lifecycle.
• Proactive, self-starting approach with strong organizational skills.
• Sound engineering judgment with the ability to provide expert guidance on structural issues.
• Proven experience in managing accountability for project deliverables.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary.
• Opportunity to work with a talented, diverse, and dynamic international team using cutting-edge technology.
• Flexible working arrangements in a friendly and supportive environment.
• Hybrid working options (role-dependent).
• 25 days annual leave (increasing to 28 days) plus 8 bank holidays.
• Optional 9/75 work schedule.
• Life insurance and long-term sick pay.
• Private healthcare (taxable benefit).
• Relocation allowance and visa sponsorship available.
• Access to a new state-of-the-art office and cleanroom facility.
• Regular social events.