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Holt Executive are partnered with a prominent aviation technology pioneer, providing market-leading products to some of the biggest names in commercial aviation. They are looking for an experienced Maintenance Service Representative – Aerospace to perform on-site support in Amsterdam.

As Maintenance Service Representative – Aerospace you will perform maintenance, preventive maintenance and alterations to our clients In-flight Entertainment and Connectivity Systems on aircraft to include, but not limited to: troubleshooting and testing of electronic assemblies and units, the removal and replacement of electronic assemblies, units or cabling while installed in the aircraft and the modification and alteration of installed equipment.  

Key Responsibilities for the Maintenance Service Representative – Aerospace: 

• 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 the removal and replacement of defective line replaceable modules and/or cabling.
• Communicate and interface with customers.
• Document the testing and repairs using computer and bar-coding equipment.
• Receive, prepare parts and assist in tracking the spares inventory.
• Check aircraft logs for defects including deferrals.
• Maintain integrity of Maintenance Service Stores Inventory by completing all necessary stock room procedures, booking parts into stock, on to aircraft and out to repair. 
• Endeavour to meet, greet and dispatch each and every flight and perform the required tasks as per contract.
• Ensure all necessary customer and Maintenance Service documentation is properly completed and filed prior to the end of the shift. 
• Aircraft documentation to be completed in accordance with customer specific requirements. 

 Knowledge and Skills required by the Maintenance Service Representative– Aerospace: 

• Must hold an EASA CAT A1, B1, B2 licence with B777/GE90 or A380 type rating.
• Aircraft maintenance experience is essential.
• Avionics/ IFE experience desirable.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Must hold a valid Driver’s Licence.

 Requirements for the Maintenance Service Representative– Aerospace:

• Ability to work shifts.
• Able to pass extensive security and background checks for Airside access.   

Senior Specialist Safety Engineer

Holt Executive are partnered with a global maritime and defence technology innovator who provide advanced defence and commercial technologies to aerospace, aviation, land and sea, delivering solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs.

They require a Senior Specialist Safety Engineer to join a growing systems safety engineering team in Bristol. The successful applicant will receive exposure and experience working on large scale projects with opportunities to advance their career in the field of systems safety applied to maritime control and automation systems.

The successful applicant will carry out safety assurance activities for the development and in-service support of complex electronic systems and support delivery of safe systems through the production of safety cases, underpinned by appropriate levels of safety engineering analysis.

Key Responsibilities required by the Senior Specialist Safety Engineer:

• To act as the safety Subject Matter Expert (SME) on a variety projects; supplying knowledge and experience in the defence environment for the development of real-time software and electronic systems in the function of Safety Engineering.
• To plan and carry out safety management activities, with review by safety peers, for project scope commensurate with applicable standards at the required Safety Integrity Level (SIL).
• Lead in the derivation and assessment of safety requirements, understanding how to achieve those requirements and verify they have been met, including SIL assessments and safety justifications on the design. Also lead in identifying any gaps in existing safety requirements already implemented.
• Manage safety and environmental arguments to support the safety case in compliance with all relevant standards, legislations and regulations.
• To lead safety review meetings with safety stakeholders for purposes of Hazard Identification and Analysis (HIA) and safety / environmental risk reduction.
• Lead in the use of both quantitative and qualitative techniques for analysing failures of both software and hardware.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience required by the Senior Specialist Safety Engineer:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.
• Excellent planning, communications (including client-handling), organisational and co-ordination skills
• Significant knowledge and experience in def stan 00-056 and 00-055
• Experience in working to IEC 61508
• Knowledge and experience of both quantitative and qualitative techniques for analysing failures of both software and hardware, using appropriate methods and analysis

Senior Associate Safety Engineer

Holt Executive are partnered with a global maritime and defence technology innovator who provide advanced defence and commercial technologies to aerospace, aviation, land and sea, delivering solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs.

They require a Senior Associate Safety Engineer to join a growing systems safety engineering team in Bristol. The successful applicant will receive exposure and experience working on large scale projects with opportunities to advance their career in the field of systems safety applied to maritime control and automation systems.

Assist Senior Safety Engineers with software safety assurance activities on Naval projects for the development and in-service support of complex electronic systems.

Key Responsibilities required by the Senior Associate Safety Engineer:

• To plan own work and carry out safety management activities, under supervision by safety peers, for project scope commensurate with applicable standards at the required Safety Integrity Level (SIL);
• Assist in the derivation and assessment of safety requirements, understanding how to achieve those requirements and verify they have been met, including SIL assessments and safety justifications on the design. Also assist in identifying any gaps in existing safety requirements already implemented;
• Help with preparation of safety and environmental arguments to support the safety case in compliance with all relevant standards, legislations and regulations;
• To assist in safety review meetings with safety stakeholders for purposes of Hazard Identification and Analysis (HIA) and safety / environmental risk reduction;
• Assist in the use of both quantitative and qualitative techniques for analysing failures of both software and hardware.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience required by the Senior Associate Safety Engineer:

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience
• Excellent planning, communications (including client-handling), organisational and co-ordination skills
• Basic understanding of safety controls to ensure safety is inherent in design, an appreciation of human factors, environmental hazards, quality, requirements management, test and acceptance processes.

Software Developer – Satellite & Space (Madrid)

Holt Executive are currently partnered with a leading supplier of satellite solutions and services. As a dynamic and experienced consulting, technology and engineering services company, the business is involved in a variety of projects ranging from design and development of space systems to management of launch services and in orbit satellite control.

They currently require a Software Developer – Satellite & Space to work with the European Space Agency and support in the Data and Engineering areas, working across all phases of the software lifecycle.

This is a 9 month fixed term contract with the possibility to extend.
 

Responsibilities for the Software Developer – Satellite & Space:

• Developing new software to support space mission needs
• Maintaining existing project software
• Demonstrating scenarios to users within the scientific community
• Developing, maintaining and supporting different web applications of the communications web portal for space missions.
• All phases of the software cycle: specifications, preliminary designs, development, integration, testing and final release of production software.

Skills & Experience required by the Software Developer – Satellite & Space:

Qualifications / Experience

• Master’s degree or equivalent qualification in Computer science, Space Systems Engineering, Physics or related specialisation

Essential Skills

• Web application frameworks, including Liferay DXP and Liferay 7.3
• Java development and testing tools, including; OSGI frameworks, Vaadin 8,
• Software Project Management, and build automation, tools such as Maven, Gradle
• LDAP
• Version Control system: SVN, git. Code repository: Bitbucket and Gitlab
• Relational Databases, such as MySQL
• HTML/XML/SVG and CSS development
• Software versioning and revision control – SVN
• Development practices; Continuous Integration

Holt Executive are currently partnered with a global leader in Space and Satellite 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 Project Manager – Space Sustainability to work as part of a team that collectively leads space engineering missions. This will involve developing scalable solutions across the spectrum of satellite in-orbit servicing, space situational awareness, end of life and active debris removal. The successful incumbent will collaborate with multi-discipline functions and interact with partners across the space industry, as well as suppliers and customers.

The company offer Hybrid working with a requirement to be on site (Oxford) two days per week, along with a competitive salary and benefits.

Areas of Responsibility for the Project Manager – Space Sustainability:
• Overall responsibility for the design and delivery of space missions (or aspects thereof) on complex engineering missions. To be achieved via the coordination of matrixed project / engineering teams.
• Planning and delivery of project review gates, including management and production of associated deliverables.
• Define and maintain an appropriate balance of quality, cost, schedule, and risk, whilst delivering projects and their associated deliverables.
• Generate project inputs to mission concept studies, technical or non-technical packages of work, and bid work, in support of the wider business.
• Interface with customers, suppliers, and programme partners as necessary in support of project, bids, or similar activities.

Required Competencies, Experience and Qualifications for the Project Manager – Space Sustainability:
• 3+ years’ experience in project or programme management, ideally in the space or aerospace industries. Track record of successful mission delivery.
• Complete ‘technical’ project management skillset (delivery, schedule, financial, risk management, etc)
• Production and maintenance of project management deliverables for internal and external stakeholders. Includes contractual deliverables, schedules, reports, risk registers, project and financial reporting, etc.
• Experience of planning and completing project review gates (Requirements Review, Preliminary Design Review, Critical Design Review, etc).
• Experience of working closely with Systems Engineering teams, including a high-level understanding of Systems activities such as architecture definition, CONOPS, requirements derivation, etc.
• Experience working with spacecraft sub-system functional teams such as Guidance Navigation Control (GNC / AOCS), Command & Data Handing (C&DH / OBDH), Propulsion, Software, Ground Segment, Operations, etc.
• Awareness of Assembly Integration and Verification processes (integration, subsystem / integrated / environmental testing etc).
• Full mission lifecycle experience from requirements definition to verification, delivery, commissioning and operations.

Holt Executive are currently partnered with a global leader in Space and Satellite 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 Senior Spacecraft Systems Engineer – Space Sustainability to develop spacecraft mission and system design, taking the lead on certain aspects of project work which involves developing scalable solutions across the spectrum of satellite in-orbit servicing, space situational awareness, end of life and active debris removal.

The company offer Hybrid working with a requirement to be on site (Oxford) two days per week, along with a competitive salary and benefits.

Areas of Responsibility for the Senior Spacecraft Systems Engineer – Space Sustainability:
• Development of spacecraft mission and system design including requirements derivation and CONOPS definition.
• Performing mission analysis and modelling of spacecraft missions.
• Production of mission-level test and verification plans.
• Performing feasibility studies into different scenarios and architectures.
• Assisting with bid work, providing technical solutions and documentation.
• Maintaining configuration control of systems work and documentation.
• Working with and guiding a multi-disciplined team in the delivery of projects.
• Assist with writing bids, developing and analysing designs during early phases and then continuing that support into the testing phase with AIT.
• Once a mission is launched, assistance with in-orbit commissioning of satellites support for the spacecraft operations team.

Required Competencies, Experience and Qualifications for the Senior Spacecraft Systems Engineer – Space Sustainability:
• Diploma; bachelor or master’s degree in systems engineering, electrical engineering or another relevant discipline.
• At least 10+ years of commercial experience in a Systems Engineering role for satellite platform architecture.
• Knowledge of the systems and project engineering lifecycle from requirements definition through to verification.
• Experience in mission and systems architecture definition, especially understanding of both space and ground segment interaction.
• Good knowledge of a range of subsystems & engineering teams including: GNC (AOCS, ADCS), astrodynamics, C&DH / OBDH, EPS, RCS (propulsion), COM (communications), software, ground segment & operations.
• Experience in the development of systems engineering documentation working with a Project Manager as needed: requirements, CONOPS, review gate materials, test and verification plans / procedures, DDVP, ICDs, equipment lists, FMECA & FTAs
• Awareness of the AIT process: manufacture, assembly, functional and environmental testing.
• Knowledge of commonly used engineering and modelling packages (e.g. ModelSim, Matlab, STK) and/or coding and scripting languages (e.g. Python)

Holt Executive are currently partnered with a Global Satellite Connectivity Organisation, a market leader in providing voice and high-speed data communications to a number of critical industries. With massive recent investment in their latest network infrastructure, they are at the forefront of space and satellite innovation.

They require a Satellite Earth Station, System Expert to carry out designated activities to manage the Earth Station / Teleport site in Perth, and maintain global network services; covering all aspects of operations, maintenance and project management.

Key Responsibilities for the Satellite Earth Station, System Expert:

Knowledge and Development

• Maintain detailed knowledge of relevant satellite systems.
• Provide support and cascade information and knowledge to global colleagues.

Projects

• Participate in project tasks and delivery.
• Participate in site acceptance, integration, testing, evaluation and commissioning of new systems.

Implementation

• Implement changes into the operational environment.
• Draft and/or update testing and acceptance procedures.

Network Management

• Manage the network and services by monitoring the functioning of the operational network.

• Provide support for operation and maintenance of site facilities and services.
• Maintain ITIL standard for Change, Incident and Problem Management.
• Coordination & resolution of network problems and traffic restoration.
• Achieve high service availability and quality of service requirements to ensure customer excellence.
• Ensure efficient utilisation of network capacity and maximum network performance.

Reporting

• Report on network performance, system performance and availability.

Knowledge and Skills required by the Satellite Earth Station, System Expert:

• Considerable knowledge of (satellite) Telecommunication technology.
• Knowledge of and skills in the use of standardised testing and development methods and techniques.
• Experience with working in an international telecommunications network environment, including using commonly used processes and procedures.
• Considerable experience in working with network operations procedures.
• Knowledge of IP protocols and networking.
• Knowledge of RF measurements techniques.
• Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent level.

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

They require an Electrical AIV Engineer to pursue imaginative and cost-effective solutions to engineering test problems, and be directly involved in the assembly, integration, test and launch of their next mission which aims to make space safer and more sustainable for future generations.

The company offer hybrid working and flexible hours, and you will join a team of highly talented engineers working on cutting edge technology, in their office and cleanroom facility in Oxford.

Responsibilities for the Electrical AIV Engineer:

• Delivery of Spacecraft/Mission level Assembly, Integration, and Verification activities.
• AIV test set-up design, development, and commissioning.
• Create and maintain satellite AIV procedures, plans, workflows, and schedules in accordance with technical and programmatic requirements.
• EGSE Specification and Design.
• Operation, maintenance and calibration of EGSE test racks: Radio Frequency (RF), Power, Telemetry & Telecommand (TMTC), Central Checkout System (CCS), Test Sequence Controller (TSC)

Skills & Experience required by the Electrical AIV Engineer:

• HND or higher education qualifications within electrical/science fields.
• 1-2 years of commercial experience delivering spacecraft or mission-level AIV activities across a range of mission types.
• Knowledge and experience of spacecraft/mission AIV process.
• Technical knowledge/understanding of AIV planning, processes, GSE (mechanical & electrical) development, set-up and operation, and verification activities of AIT activities (including subsystem, system, and environmental level testing).
• Design skills and knowledge for the development of test infrastructure (mechanical and/or electrical).

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• 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 (taxable benefit)

Holt Executive are working with a leading technology innovator servicing the global aviation industry, offering cutting edge products to some of the biggest names in commercial aviation.
 
They require a Software Developer – Aerospace & Aviation to join the team in Hampshire, that provides an outsourced Flight Data Monitoring service to aircraft operators worldwide. The current projects are developing new safety services for our pilot training products. This includes deploying cloud-based capabilities as part of a Big Data platform.
 
The successful applicant will undertake software development tasks, prioritise tasks in line with company strategy, and deliver safety solutions to customers.
 
Responsibilities for the Software Developer – Aerospace & Aviation:

• Interface with key clients that have software development requirements.
• Design, test and develop new features from internal and external customer requests, including acceptance criteria and constraints in accordance to the software development style and quality guidelines.
• Maintain and improve internal and external software systems and applications.
• Manage workload of jobs using JIRA task management tools.
• Apply agile software development and test-driven development methods to software development activities.
• Ensure software releases are to plan, achieve acceptable quality, and follow the release procedures.
• Design and update software databases. This includes, but is not limited to: Software Applications, Web Sites, Data Communication Processes and User Interfaces.
• Test, maintain and recommend software improvements to ensure strong functionality and optimization.
• Independently install, customize, and integrate commercial software packages.
• Provide comprehensive support to internal customers; achieve resolution to outstanding problems or issues.

 
Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications required by the Software Developer – Aerospace & Aviation:

• Minimum 1 year commercial Python programming experience.
• Expertise in at least one Python framework, such as Django or Flask.
• Familiarity with front-end technologies such as JavaScript, jQuery, HTML and CSS.
• Use of Python libraries such as NumPy and Pandas.
• Experience with cloud technologies.
• BSc/BA in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field – preferred but not essential.

Holt Executive are currently partnered with a global leader in Space and Satellite 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 Spacecraft Systems Engineer – Space Sustainability to develop spacecraft mission and system design, taking the lead on certain aspects of project work which involves developing scalable solutions across the spectrum of satellite in-orbit servicing, space situational awareness, end of life and active debris removal.

The company offer Hybrid working with a requirement to be on site (Oxford) two days per week, along with a competitive salary and benefits.

Areas of Responsibility for the Spacecraft Systems Engineer – Space Sustainability:
• Performing trade-off analysis.
• Performing analysis of the system design.
• Generate and maintain system level budgets (mass, power, data).
• Generate and maintain the requirements and associated design & verification compliance.
• Prepare sub-system requirements specification to support procurement.
• Coordinating with the subsystem leads to understand their problems.
• Reviewing inputs from subsystem engineers or external partners.
• Authoring and maintaining system level documents, e.g. CONOPS, V&V plan, System test plans.
• Assist with writing bids, developing and analysing designs during early phases and then continuing that support into the testing phase with AIT.
• Once a mission is launched, assistance with in-orbit commissioning of satellites and support for the spacecraft operations team.

Required Competencies, Experience and Qualifications for the Spacecraft Systems Engineer – Space Sustainability:
• 2 years’ experience of satellite system engineering.
• An understanding of all the critical subsystems that make up a satellite mission.
• Experience with requirements management.
• Ability to perform complicated trade-offs.
• Good understanding of attitude and orbit control subsystem.
• Experience of satellite level AIT
• Experience of mission operations.
• Experience with STK.