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IT Infrastructure 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 an IT Infrastructure Architect to oversee the architecture and design of essential IT infrastructure for the constellation, including cloud and data centres. This position will include deliverables, documentation, strategy, and the final design, working cross-functionally across Network and Cloud Engineering.

Key Responsibilities for the IT Infrastructure Architect:

• Define and maintain hardware standards, preferred vendors, and support models across multiple data center environments.
• Participate in project and stakeholder meetings as needed.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to determine resource requirements, project future capacity needs, and provide cost estimations.
• Support data center engineering efforts with rack layout planning, as well as cooling and power modeling.
• Work with architecture teams to design infrastructure solutions that align with established requirements, emphasizing availability and security.
• Create documentation outlining the hardware architecture and supporting infrastructure services, including automation related to Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Contribute to the creation of infrastructure build guides and reference materials for the IT Infrastructure.

Key Skills & Experience for the IT Infrastructure Architect:

• A degree in Computer Science, or relevant equivalent experience.
• Over 7 years of hands-on experience with installing, configuring, and operating data center environments, encompassing servers, storage systems, and networking components.
• More than 5 years of experience in building secure, on-premises data center hardware clusters, including network, server, and storage infrastructure.
• At least 5 years of experience in designing, implementing, and managing enterprise-grade networks, including switches, firewalls, and associated monitoring tools.
• Demonstrated expertise in deploying and maintaining cloud-based infrastructure solutions.
• Solid experience working with virtualization platforms such as VMware and KVM.
• Extensive experience in designing, deploying, and maintaining large-scale, highly available, and fault-tolerant network infrastructures.
• Proficient in managing and operating various Linux distributions, including RedHat and Ubuntu, as part of day-to-day operations.
• Deep understanding and hands-on experience with a range of storage platforms and technologies, including related network protocols such as iSCSI and NFS.
• Skilled in implementing and managing dedicated infrastructure services, including DNS and NTP, in secure and isolated environments.
• Strong familiarity with cloud infrastructure solutions, including vendor-specific services and technologies.
• Well-versed in identity and access management (IAM) principles, strategies, and tooling.
• Experienced in using scripting and automation tools such as Bash, Python, Terraform, and Ansible to provision and manage infrastructure.
• Background in designing data center management platforms, including DCIM systems, as well as monitoring and alerting solutions.
• Working knowledge of Kubernetes deployments is a valuable asset.
• Understanding of Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles is considered beneficial.

The successful candidate must be able to work in Canada and be able to obtain a Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP) Clearance.

This opportunity requires 4 days in the office per week and travel is anticipated.

If your skills and experience match this IT Infrastructure Architect opportunity, we encourage you to apply now!

Holt Executive has partnered with a leading satellite communications provider, offering secure voice & data services to a global customer base. They also provide integrated IT & engineering solutions across maritime, enterprise, defence & government sectors.

Our partner is seeking an Telecommunication Billing Manager to manage and oversee the UK monthly billing cycle, including detailed management reporting. This role involves leading the UK Airtime Billing team, handling daily airtime activities, and coordinating with internal and group teams. A strong understanding of products and services as they relate to billing and should be able to produce and analyse airtime reports to support senior management.

As the subject matter expert for NIBS, INSIGHT provisioning, and third-party airtime systems, you will ensure that all billing and provisioning requests are resolved efficiently. Additionally, you will provide support to other airtime teams across the group, ensuring consistency in processes and reporting. This role is crucial for maintaining accurate billing and effective management of airtime processes, contributing to overall operational excellence.

Key responsibilities, skills, and experience for the Telecommunication Billing Manager:

• Oversee and manage information across NIBS and various systems related to order provisioning, customer accounts, billing profiles, and rates.
• Maintain and ensure the accuracy of the airtime billing database (NIBS).
• Process internal and external requests for service activations, deactivations, and package changes, including advising on any Early Termination Fees.
• Understand and manage airtime processes to ensure timely execution.
• Handle monthly billing cycles, including configuring provisioning requests, performing daily or weekly checks for errors, and resolving issues before billing runs.
• Manage invoice processing within the designated timeframe, ensuring accuracy before approval and final issuance to customers.
• Address and resolve queries promptly and extract analytical reports for billing and activation.
• Oversee the Freshdesk ticketing system, ensuring all tickets are managed, categorized, and resolved within SLA.
• Process prepay voucher sales orders, invoices, and voucher deliveries.
• Liaise with customers, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure accurate and timely completion of processes.
• Provide support and training on internal systems and modules to both internal and external teams.
• Approve incoming supplier invoices and coordinate with the finance team.
• Handle complaint escalation and management.
• Participate in the wider banking team to approve invoices according to Delegation of Authority procedures.

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

Are you a driven and dynamic sales professional looking to break into the exciting world of space technology? We are seeking a Junior Sales Representative to join our growing team in Florida. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in a cutting-edge industry, working with high-tech solutions that are shaping the future of Earth observation and satellite technology.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and engage potential clients, developing strong relationships in the aerospace and defense sectors.
• Support the sales team in managing leads, preparing proposals, and negotiating contracts.
• Collaborate with marketing and technical teams to understand customer needs and promote innovative solutions.
• Maintain CRM records and track sales performance against targets.
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and client meetings.

What We’re Looking For:

• 1+ years of experience in sales or business development, preferably in a technical or B2B environment.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with a proactive approach to client engagement.
• Passion for technology, aerospace, or defense sectors (experience in these fields is a plus!).
• Ability to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced, growth-driven environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or a related field preferred.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of an innovative, international team at the forefront of space technology.
• Excellent career growth opportunities in a rapidly expanding sector.
• Florida-based role with the chance to work on global projects.
• Work with cutting-edge solutions in Earth observation, satellite imaging, and aerospace applications.

If you’re a motivated sales professional eager to launch your career in the space industry, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and become part of something out of this world.

Holt Executive is partnering with a pioneering space technology company to find a Technical Bid Manager to join their team in Harwell, UK. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in developing and managing technical proposals for cutting-edge satellite missions, helping shape the future of space sustainability and in-orbit services.

About the Role: As a Technical Bid Manager, you will be responsible for leading bid preparation, coordinating technical content, and managing proposal submissions. You will collaborate with engineering, commercial, and leadership teams to develop compelling proposals that showcase the company’s technical capabilities and innovative solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end bid process, including technical proposal writing, content coordination, and submission.
• Work with engineering, sales, and leadership teams to define winning strategies and technical solutions.
• Develop bid plans, timelines, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and deadlines.
• Manage the coordination of technical inputs, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and clarity.
• Create and review cost estimates, risk assessments, and resource plans for proposals.
• Ensure compliance with customer specifications and industry standards.
• Drive continuous improvement of bid processes and documentation quality.

Essential Skills:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Proven experience in technical bid management, proposal writing, or business development in the space, aerospace, or defense sector.
• Strong understanding of space systems, satellite technology, or mission operations.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present technical solutions effectively.
• Proficiency in bid management tools and Microsoft Office Suite.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience in space sustainability, satellite servicing, or debris removal.
• Familiarity with ESA, NASA, or commercial space bid processes.
• Knowledge of proposal management methodologies and best practices.
• Experience with cost modeling and pricing strategies.
• Ability to coordinate international teams on collaborative bids.

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Work with a highly skilled, international team on innovative space missions.
• Hybrid working model with flexible hours.
• Private healthcare, life insurance, and relocation support.
• Access to state-of-the-art office and cleanroom facilities.
• Regular social events and career development opportunities.

If you’re a talented Technical Bid Manager looking to lead proposals for groundbreaking space missions, apply today or contact Holt Executive for more details!

Holt Executive is partnering with a cutting-edge space technology company to find a Product Manager to join their growing team in Harwell, UK. This is a unique opportunity to drive the development and delivery of innovative space solutions, playing a key role in shaping next-generation satellite services.

About the Role: As a Product Manager, you will be responsible for defining product strategies, managing roadmaps, and collaborating with engineering and commercial teams to deliver impactful space technologies. You will analyze market trends, identify customer needs, and help shape products that support advanced space sustainability and satellite servicing missions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and manage the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for space technology solutions.
• Collaborate with engineering, commercial, and operations teams to deliver high-impact products.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify opportunities and risks.
• Drive the full product lifecycle from concept to delivery, ensuring alignment with company goals.
• Work with customers, partners, and stakeholders to gather requirements and feedback.
• Develop and present business cases, product plans, and reports to leadership.
• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success.

Essential Skills:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Proven experience in product management, preferably in the space, aerospace, or technology sectors.
• Strong understanding of space systems, satellite technology, or mission operations.
• Experience with market analysis, customer requirements, and product development processes.
• Excellent project management, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience in space sustainability, satellite servicing, or debris removal.
• Knowledge of ground segment or spacecraft operations.
• Familiarity with agile product development methodologies.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and product management software.
• Strong presentation and reporting skills.

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Work with a highly talented, international team on innovative space technologies.
• Hybrid working model with flexible hours.
• Private healthcare, life insurance, and relocation support.
• Access to state-of-the-art office and cleanroom facilities.
• Regular social events and professional development opportunities.

If you’re a skilled Product Manager looking to lead the development of groundbreaking space solutions, apply today or contact Holt Executive for more details!

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 Development Specialist to play a vital role in in the design and development of next-generation satellite user terminals.

Key Responsibilities for the User Terminal Development Specialist:

• 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 Development Specialist: 

• 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 Development Specialist opportunity, we encourage you to apply now!

Holt Executive are partnered with a leading, truly global Satellite and Space Operator that is on a mission to change how the world connects and communicates.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Payload System Architect to play a crucial role in the design of next generation communication payloads for space.

Key Responsibilities for the Payload System Architect:

• Design/Architecture of communication payloads.
• Lead mission analysis for communication systems requirements and down flows.
• SWaPC and reliability analysis, including simulations.
• Definition of interfaces (digital, electrical, RF, optical, mechanical/thermal, etc.)
• Oversight of subcontractors and partners when required.
• Space qualification activities, including bus and component selection.
• Support with testing, participate with integration, launch and in-orbit commissioning.
• Presentations and reports for the full development, including design reviews, test activities, manufacturing, qualifications, progress review, etc.

Key Skills & Experience Required by the Payload System Architect:

• A Masters, or PhD degree in Engineering.
• Proven experience in:
  • Satellite Communication Payload architectures for different orbits LEO/MEO/GEO/HEO.
  • Hardware and Software design, development, and integration for space applications.
  • Digital design for space communications and Digital regenerative payloads.
  • Inter-satellite links and digital phased array antennas.
  • Proven experience with orbital analysis tools, Telemetry, Tracking, and Control (TT&C) platform, and Ansys Systems Tool Kit (STK).
  • Experience with operations, including satellite TT&C operations, payload operations, users, and network management facilities.
• Swiss, or EU (27) Citizen, or holding a valid Swiss work permit.

This opportunity is a fulltime position, that requires onsite working in Lausanne, Switzerland.
 
If your skills and experience match this Payload System Architect opportunity, we encourage you to apply by sending your CV now!