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Aircraft Engineer (Cat A, B1 or B2 Licensed)

  • South East, Berkshire, Slough, UK
  • £40000 - £62900 per annum
  • Permanent
  • V-34861

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 

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Engineering Delivery Manager

  • South East, West Sussex, Crawley, UK
  • £70000 - £85000 per annum
  • Permanent
  • V-34968

Holt Executive are partnered with a leading technology innovator in search of an Engineering Delivery Manager. This newly created role is vital for driving success by leading multi-disciplinary teams in the delivery of innovative products and services for state-of-the-art technology.
 
As the Engineering Delivery Manager, you will need to come with proven experience in managing large engineering teams with a passion and drive to succeed at every milestone.  Overseeing complex work packages, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, to specification, and in compliance with industry standards. Your leadership, technical governance and programme management will be pivotal in shaping the business growth throughout 2025 and beyond.
 
Key Responsibilities for the Engineering Delivery Manager:
 

  • Lead and manage cross-functional teams, including software, hardware and systems engineers to deliver high-quality products and services.
  • Act as the primary owner of work packages ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality are aligned with project goals.
  • Implement technical governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with aerospace industry standards and best practices.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external customers to ensure alignment on project objectives, milestones, and deliverables.
  • Drive risk management processes, identifying and mitigating risks throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Ensure the delivery of products and services meets the regulatory and quality standards critical to the aerospace industry

 
Key Skills & Essential Experience for the Engineering Delivery Manager:
 

  • Proven experience as an Engineering Work Package Owner/Delivery Manager, Project Manager or Technical Lead in engineering/ manufacturing industries.
  • Knowledge of aerospace standards and experience in ensuring compliance with these standards.
  • Strong track record of leading multi-disciplinary teams to deliver complex projects on time and within budget.
  • Excellent engineering project management and technical governance skills, with the ability to manage risks and drive teams to achieve challenging goals.
  • Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience reporting to senior leadership and engaging with customers.

 
 
If your skills and experience match this Engineering Delivery Manager opportunity, we encourage you to apply now!
 

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Technical Sales Engineer – Optronics

  • South East, Berkshire, Wokingham, UK
  • £50000 - £60000 per annum, Benefits: Competitive bonus, car allowance, and group pension
  • Permanent
  • V-33383

We are looking for a dynamic Technical Sales Engineer to lead new business acquisitions. You will identify, qualify, and secure new business opportunities while nurturing existing accounts. Your role will involve collaboration with engineering and operations teams to drive new product development based on customer feedback and market trends.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Achieve specific targets in line with the companies budgets and goals.
  • Develop and maintain a strong sales pipeline and provide input for forecasts and budgets.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key UK and international customers.
  • Attend international trade shows and industry events.
  • Collaborate with engineering to provide market insights, supporting innovative product development.
  • Collect and share competitor and market intelligence.

Skills & Experience:
Essential:

  • Degree in a scientific or engineering discipline.
  • Experience in customer-facing roles within an engineering environment.
  • Strong strategic thinking and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to build customer relationships and work under pressure.
  • Eligibility for UK Security Clearance (SC).

Desirable:

  • Experience in image processing, computer vision, or electro-optic systems.
  • Background in the defense industry and familiarity with defense markets.

Personal Attributes:

  • Results-driven, motivated, and eager to learn.
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Embody our values of Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence, and Courage.

What’s on Offer:

  • 37.5-hour work week with early finish on Fridays
  • Hybrid working and flexible arrangements
  • Generous holiday allowance with holiday purchase scheme
  • Competitive bonus, car allowance, and group pension
  • Wellbeing programs, sports activities, and gym discounts
  • Robust learning and development opportunities

Security Clearance Requirements:
Due to the nature of our business, candidates must obtain UK Security Clearance, requiring proof of identity, employment history, and UK residency for at least five years.

If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for customer relations and a technical background, we’d love to hear from you!

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Senior Software Engineer

  • Ontario, Canada
  • CAD100000 - CAD130000 per annum
  • Permanent
  • V-34465-2

Holt Executive are partnered with a leading 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 Software Engineer to support on cutting-edge tech that enhances network protocols and packet processing frameworks.
  
Key Responsibilities for the Senior Software Engineer:

  • Support the design, coding, testing, and maintenance of software applications.
  • Developing and maintaining embedded software modules using C++ and Python.
  • Designing high-performance packet processing applications using DPDK and similar frameworks.
  • Optimizing network functions to ensure maximum throughput and minimal latency.
  • Development and maintenance of packet processing pipelines for different network functions.
  • Troubleshooting complex performance issues in packet processing applications.
  • Support in the implementation of networking solutions.
  • Participate in code reviews.
  • Support with integration of software components on a Linux operating systems.

 
Key Skills & Experience for the Senior Software Engineer:

  • A degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Knowledge of packet processing development.
  • Understanding of DPDK (Data Plane Development Kit).
  • Experience with Kernel bypass technologies.
  • A solid understanding of Linux-based network stacks, kernel modules, and performance optimization.
  • 8+ years’ experience in C/C++ for low-level network programming and high-performance packet processing.
  • Some experience with Vector Packet Processing (VPP) framework a plus.
  • Some familiarity with modern NIC features (RSS, checksum offload, scatter-gather) is a plus.
  • A basic understanding of networking concepts and protocols. (TCP/IP, UDP, VXLAN, GRE, etc.).

 
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 per week in the office and occasional travel is anticipated.

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

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Senior Embedded Software Engineer

  • South East, West Sussex, UK
  • £50000 - £60000 per annum
  • Permanent
  • V-32903-2

Holt Executive is collaborating with an industry-leading bespoke manufacturing and engineering specialist who design, build, and supply advanced and future-proofed technology to the Naval, Land and Security sectors across the globe.

Our partner has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Embedded Software Engineer to take the lead in designing and developing embedded software and Windows-based user interfaces.

Key Responsibilities for the Senior Embedded Software Engineer:

  • Lead the end-to-end development of software applications, from concept design and requirements definition to detailed design and coding.
  • Design and develop software applications, covering all stages from concept to detailed coding.
  • Collaborate with Mechanical, Electrical, and Electronics engineers to ensure successful project delivery.
  • Oversee all software requirements and address issues throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Create robust software with a focus on fault management, fault reporting, and application health monitoring.
  • Develop and maintain supporting documentation, including interface control documents, user manual inputs, and fault code lists with corrective actions.
  • Assist customers with integration, commissioning, and problem resolution, including on-site support when necessary.

Key Skills and Experience for the Senior Embedded Software Engineer:

Essential –

  • Strong degree in a related discipline.
  • Experience of embedded software design and appreciation of associated hardware.
  • Strong mathematics background.
  • Experience in leading technical software projects.
  • Experience of embedded software design and good general appreciation of associated hardware.
  • Experience of writing C/C++ for embedded applications.
  • Experience of the design and development of control systems, preferably of motor control principles and theory and interfaces.

Embedded Software/Firmware:

  • Experience of using STM32 processors and Keil uVision development environment and tools.
  • Communications such as Ethernet, RS422/UART, CAN, SPI etc.
  • Hardware interfacing, GPIO, ADC, DACs etc.

Windows/User Interfaces:

  • Understanding of developing desktop application and user centric interface design.
  • QT and QT Creator– multiplatform development environment in C++.
  • Visual Studio C++ and C#.
  • Low latency programming techniques.
  • Networking (TCP/UDP).

 
Company Benefits:

  • 37.5-hour work week with lunchtime finishes on Fridays.
  • 28 days annual leave and Christmas closure.
  • Employee Help@Hand Service providing access to remote GP services, second opinions, mental health support, 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 regular wellbeing activities.
  • Employee discount scheme, including access to a wellbeing hub.
  • Excellent Learning & Development opportunities.

 
Security Clearance Requirements:

Due to the nature of our 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.

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Senior Mission Database Engineer

  • South East, Oxfordshire, Oxford, UK
  • £70000 - £97000 per annum, Benefits: 9/75 work pattern, hybrid, flexible working, private healthcare, and more!
  • Permanent
  • V-32998-4

Holt Executive are currently partnered with a global leader in Space Sustainability, a dynamic and rapidly growing technology and engineering innovator who are making hugely positive contributions to tackle the growing problem of space debris, making space and our orbits safer for future generations.

They require a Senior Mission Database Engineer to be responsible for leading the design, development, and optimization of the Satellite Reference Database (SRDB) for future missions.

In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing the database infrastructure that stores and manages critical mission data. You will closely collaborate with various stakeholders, such as satellite operations, ground segment, flight software and other engineering teams, to further evolve the SRDB to efficiently support several key aspects such as Satellite development, testing, planning, management and operations.

This role will help the team make a difference every day, by ensuring the team is well placed to drive missions forward, helping to make space safer and more sustainable for future generations.
 

Responsibilities for the Senior Mission Database Engineer:

  • Database Architecture & Design: Lead the architecture and deployment of robust SRDB solutions, ensuring high availability, scalability, and reliability for mission-critical satellite data.
  • Support Software Engineers: Collaborate with and support software engineers in the development of SRDB solutions, providing expertise and guidance to ensure seamless integration and functionality.
  • Data Integration & Management: Oversee the automated ingestion process and management of satellite telemetry, telecommand, and related mission data in the SRDB as well as generation of output data products.
  • Mission Information Base Generation: Develop and manage processes for generating the Mission Information Base (MIB) from the SRDB that is compatible with the MCS (SCOS 2000).
  • Leadership & Mentorship: Build and lead a database engineering team, providing technical leadership, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring alignment with project goals.
  • Automation & Innovation: Lead automation efforts to streamline the processing, ingestion, and analysis of satellite data, enhancing efficiency in database operations.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with Systems, Ground Segment, Flight Software, AIV and Operations teams to ensure that the SRDB supports all required mission data and functionality through all phases of the mission.
  • Verification & Validation: Implement processes to ensure data validity, tool validation, consistency and quality of SRDB content.
  • Documentation & Reporting: Maintain comprehensive documentation for SRDB systems, data processes, and tools.

 
Experience required by the Senior Mission Database Engineer:

  • Bachelor, master’s degree or PhD in computer science, aerospace engineering or relevant engineering / science discipline.
  • 8+ years’ of spacecraft database engineering, or related field, previous experience within spacecraft operations/analysis would also be an advantage.
  • Proven experience with large-scale database systems and managing satellite or telemetry-related data.
  • Experience in generating mission-critical data outputs, such as a Mission Information Base.
  • Experience with industry standards, processes, protocols for spacecraft communications, such as CCSDS & PUS.
  • Solid understanding of satellite telemetry and telecommand packet structures (TM/TC) and its use of its systems controls e.g SCOS-2000.

 
Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with a highly talented, diverse & dynamic international team with cutting edge technology.
  • Flexible working around core hours in a friendly and supportive environment.
  • Hybrid working available (dependent on individual role requirements).
  • 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.

 
If your skills and experience match this Senior Mission Database Engineer opportunity, we encourage you to apply now!

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Senior Electronics Engineer

  • South East, West Sussex, UK
  • £50000 - £60000 per annum, Benefits: Flexible working, half-day Fridays, discount schemes & more!
  • Permanent
  • V-32844-2

Join our client and leverage your expertise and leadership in electronics design to make a significant impact!

Holt Executive is partnered with a leading electro-optics design and manufacturing business, seeking a Senior Electronics Engineer to join their expanding Engineering team. If you are passionate about innovation and leadership in electronics design, this role is for you.

As a Senior Electronics Engineer, you will play a key role in developing cutting-edge electronics and leading a talented team. Your expertise will drive innovation, ensuring high standards of engineering practice and project success.

Key Responsibilities for the Senior Electronics Engineer:

  • Expertise in circuit design, components, and PCB technology.
  • Work in EMC, Power Management, Servo Control, processor interfacing, and communications.
  • Define and review overall architecture, including power management and system wiring.
  • Lead by example, setting standards for good engineering practices.
  • Drive innovation within the department, regularly communicating with senior management, customers, and stakeholders.
  • Lead the development or enhancement of technology, providing subject matter expertise for R&D projects.
  • Technical leadership of multi-disciplined projects, fostering a systematic approach and delivering solutions to customers.
  • Provide insights into resource planning and support other engineers through training and development.

 
Key Skills and Experience for the Senior Electronics Engineer:

  • Strong degree in a related discipline accredited by the IET, with typically 6 years of relevant experience.
  • Proven experience in leading or supervising projects or teams.
  • Solid theoretical and practical understanding of electrical and electronic designs.
  • Ability to perform analysis-based activities such as circuit emulation and power budgets.
  • Capability to assess and highlight key project risks and design activities.
  • Awareness of the full project lifecycle from bid development to customer support.
  • Proven track record of innovation-based approaches in engineering and leading, managing, or mentoring engineers.
  • Ability to investigate and fault-find technical problems at PCB or system level.
  • Experience with Embedded Software Design, including ARM/KEIL.
  • Knowledge of EMC to military standards and managing issues at architecture and embedded levels.
  • Understanding of motors and drive technology, with skills in control systems analysis.
  • Proficiency in analysis and simulation tools such as Python, MATLAB, Simulink, LT-Spice, Simetrix.
  • Familiarity with management tools like JIRA, Confluence, MS Project.
  • Expertise in PCB design tools such as Altium, Cadence OrCAD.
  • Familiarity with design resilience techniques like Failure Mode Effects Analysis.
  • Awareness of Lightning Direct and Indirect Effects.

 Company Benefits:

  • 37.5-hour work week with lunchtime finishes on Fridays.
  • 28 days annual leave and Christmas closure.
  • Employee Help@Hand Service providing access to remote GP services, second opinions, mental health support, 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 regular wellbeing activities.
  • Employee discount scheme, including access to a wellbeing hub.
  • Excellent Learning & Development opportunities.

 
Security Clearance Requirements:
Due to the nature of our business, our 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 exciting Senior Electronics Engineer opportunity, we encourage you to apply now!

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Field Service Engineer

  • South East, West Sussex, UK
  • £38000 - £40000 per annum
  • Permanent
  • V-33449-1

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!

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Senior Structural Analysis Engineer

  • South East, Oxfordshire, Oxford, UK
  • £58000 - £90000 per annum
  • Permanent
  • V-34894-1

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.
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Senior Structural Analysis Engineer

  • South East, Oxfordshire, Oxford, UK
  • £58000 - £90000 per annum
  • Permanent
  • V-34894-1

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.
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