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A leading maritime systems integrator is seeking a System Design Engineer to join their multidisciplinary engineering team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work across high-impact defence and commercial projects, supporting the design and delivery of advanced communications and control systems for complex operational environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality electrical and mechanical drawings (2D/3D) for maritime, defence, and critical systems projects.
• Translate rough concepts into fully defined engineering drawings and STEP files to ISO and BS8888 standards.
• Contribute to system-level designs involving control panels, 19” rack layouts, and enclosure manufacturing.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, including EMC, LVD, BS7671, and the Electricity at Work Act.
• Support equipment and system documentation in line with EU directives and safety requirements.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, project, and customer teams to ensure designs meet functional and compliance needs.

Requirements

• HNC/HND, apprenticeship, or equivalent in electrical/electronic or systems engineering.
• Minimum 4–5 years of experience in electrical/systems design and mechanical drafting.
• Proficient in CAD tools (AutoCAD or equivalent); experience with Electrical CAD packages like SEE Electrical or ETAP is a plus.
• Strong understanding of electrical design principles, manufacturing methods, and material properties.
• Experience working within regulatory and compliance frameworks (BS7671, EMC/LVD standards).
• Confident working autonomously and balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Eligible for or already hold SC (Security Check) clearance.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking engineering team working on mission-critical systems for maritime and defence sectors. You’ll take ownership of meaningful design work, contribute to innovative projects, and help shape how cutting-edge technology is delivered in real-world environments.

Are you a mechanical engineer with a passion for innovation, rugged electronics, and delivering real-world solutions? An exciting opportunity has opened for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join a high-performing Hardware team focused on the development of advanced video and imaging processing products. This role is central to designing and delivering mechanical and thermal solutions for ruggedised, high-performance computing systems used in demanding environments.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Take ownership of mechanical and thermal design for rugged computer and video tracking products.
• Use SolidWorks 3D CAD software to develop enclosure and packaging designs.
• Lead mechanical engineering activities within small, multidisciplinary project teams.
• Perform engineering analyses including stress, fatigue, thermal, and vibration assessments.
• Conduct lab testing for design verification and validation.
• Produce detailed engineering reports for product design, failure investigations, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with electronic and systems engineers to integrate components and subsystems.
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation including BOMs, ECRs, and design data.
• Support production, test, and field teams through design handover and troubleshooting.
• Work closely with project managers and sales teams to estimate and deliver on project goals.
• Assist with technical input for proposals, bids, and customer documentation.

What You’ll Bring: Essential:

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks 3D CAD.
• Experience designing enclosures for electronic equipment.
• A strong foundation in mechanical principles and a creative mindset.
• Demonstrated experience across the full product development lifecycle.
• Understanding of DFM, machining, casting, moulding, and fabrication techniques.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to lead technical work and deliver to deadlines.

Desirable:

• Experience designing for harsh or rugged environments.
• Background in defence, scientific equipment, or specialist machinery.
• Familiarity with document control systems (e.g., Dassault 3DEXPERIENCE).
• Skilled in engineering calculations and Microsoft Office tools.

  Benefits & Perks:

• Flexible hybrid working options
• 28 days annual leave + holiday purchase scheme
• Friday lunchtime finish
• Group pension with matched contributions
• Income protection and life assurance
• Remote GP, mental health support, and physiotherapy services
• Share incentive plans and EV salary sacrifice
• Employee rewards platform and social events
• Onsite parking and wellbeing initiatives
• Training and development opportunities

Additional Information: Due to the nature of the work, all candidates must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance. This includes proof of identity, right to work in the UK, and five years of UK residency.

Ready to make an impact with cutting-edge hardware in a high-performance environment? Apply today and help shape the future of rugged technology.

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

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

Key Responsibilities:

System Configuration Management

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

System Document & Requirements Management

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

Experience Required:

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

Desirable:

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

Why Apply?

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

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

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

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

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

Key Responsibilities:

System Configuration Management

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

System Document & Requirements Management

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

Experience Required:

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

Desirable:

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

Why Apply?

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

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

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

Are you an experienced Programme Manager with a passion for leading complex, high-impact projects within the defence or aerospace sector? We’re looking for a driven and strategic Programme Manager to take ownership of a key customer-facing programme within the Land sector. This is a pivotal opportunity to shape the success of multiple international projects from design through to delivery.

About the Role:

Reporting to the Land Programme Manager, you will oversee a programme comprising several concurrent projects, each at different stages of their lifecycle. Your leadership will ensure successful planning, execution and stakeholder engagement, all while aligning with commercial objectives and ensuring robust risk and resource management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate multiple projects within a major Land sector programme
• Ensure integrated planning, risk management and resourcing across departments
• Drive delivery against profit, revenue and growth targets
• Participate in bid and proposal planning, estimating PM labour, and scheduling
• Launch and oversee R&D and customer contracts from inception to closure
• Liaise with engineering and functional leads to ensure technical and resource alignment
• Provide high-level project board communication and strategic stakeholder engagement
• Manage reporting on financials (revenue, cash-flow, margin forecasts, etc.)
• Mentor and support project managers while overseeing PM staffing needs

What We’re Looking For:

Essential:

• Proven experience managing international defence/aerospace programmes
• Strong commercial acumen and stakeholder engagement skills
• Recognised project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP, APM)
• Experience leading high-performing teams in a fast-paced, collaborative setting
• Engineering background and understanding of complex systems
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally

Desirable:

• Degree in business, project management, or a related field

Personal Attributes:

• Analytical and strategic thinker with strong leadership skills
• Resilient, adaptable, and solutions-oriented
• Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates values of Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence, and Courage

What’s on Offer:

• Hybrid / flexible working arrangements
• Early finish on Fridays
• 28 days annual leave + Christmas closure + holiday purchase scheme
• Group pension plan (matched up to 5%)
• Income protection & life assurance
• Remote GP access, mental health support, physiotherapy services
• EV salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounts on gym memberships, high street retailers, and more
• Access to learning & development resources
• Onsite free parking

Security Requirements: Due to the nature of the role, candidates must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance. This includes proof of identity, right to work in the UK, and five years of UK residency.

Are you ready to develop technology that’s reshaping communications across land, sea, air, and space?

Our partner is working on the next generation of satellite communication systems and seeking an Electronic Hardware Engineer to join their Switzerland-based R&D team. In this role, you’ll take full ownership of the electronic board development cycle and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-performance analog and mixed-signal solutions for phased array antenna systems.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the design, development, and integration of reliable analog and mixed-signal electronics.
• Define architecture, select components, design PCBs, and bring up prototypes.
• Conduct hands-on testing and verification in the lab using oscilloscopes, VNAs, spectrum analyzers, and other tools.
• Document your designs for manufacturing, testing, and production handoff.
• Collaborate with RF, mechanical, and software engineers throughout the product lifecycle.

What You’ll Need:

• MSc in Electronic Engineering (or related field) and 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong background in board-level electronics for high-reliability or safety-critical environments (e.g. aerospace, automotive, medical).
• Proficient in schematic and PCB design tools (preferably Altium).
• Experience with digital electronics and high-speed interfaces.
• Comfortable working with low-voltage, high-current, and low-noise designs.
• Familiar with quality-focused design principles and DFM/DFA/DFT.
• Practical, hands-on approach to lab work and troubleshooting.

If you’re passionate about solving real engineering challenges and delivering hardware that performs under demanding conditions, this is your opportunity to join a highly collaborative team at the forefront of satellite communications innovation.

Systems and Software 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 a Senior level Systems and Software Architect to play a vital role the architecture, design, development, and testing of next-generation constellation software.

Key Responsibilities for the Systems and Software Architect:

• Take a lead in the design, development, and implementation of very advanced embedded and satellite ground segment software systems.
• Lead the architecture and design of the management plane, spanning scalable and modular Element Management System (EMS) and Network Management System (NMS) components.
• Definition and architecture of software solutions across the full stack (embedded modules and board support packages to OS-level integration and system-wide services).
• Drive and implement advanced testing methodologies, including Test-Driven Development (TDD) and software simulation frameworks.
• Be a technical leader and mentor to the software teams, supporting with design and code reviews, and ensuring adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• Support the wider team in the identification, troubleshooting, and resolving of complex software issues.
• Design and implement scalable networking features (e.g., MPLS).
• Use modern software tools and practices, including virtualization, containerization, and cloud technologies.

Key Skills & Experience for the Systems and Software Architect:

• A degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 15+ years of experience in software development and testing, with a strong focus on embedded systems and real-time applications.
• Proven experience as a technical lead, or architect.
• Proven experience in the design of software with consideration for hardware resource constraints and system-level integration.
• Strong experience architecting complex systems, including management planes with Element Management System (EMS) and Network Management System (NMS) components.
• Strong understanding of system-level concepts, including fault management, performance monitoring, configuration management, networking, storage, operating systems, and cybersecurity considerations.
• Proficiency in modern C++ (C++14/17/20).
• Experience with Linux operating systems.

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 in the office per week.
 
If your skills and experience match this Systems and Software Architect opportunity, we encourage you to apply now!

Our Client, a leader in aircraft maintenance, are are currently seeking dedicated and experienced B1 Licensed Engineers to join their growing team working on Base Maintenance in Hampshire. The successful candidates will play a crucial role in ensuring the airworthiness of customers’ aircraft, performing maintenance tasks, and conducting inspections in compliance with regulatory standards and company procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct scheduled and unscheduled maintenance tasks on a variety of aircraft types, including inspections, repairs, and modifications, in accordance with approved data and regulations.
• Perform troubleshooting and fault diagnosis to identify and rectify defects in aircraft systems, avionics, and components.
• Carry out aircraft certification and release to service activities as a B1 Licensed Engineer, ensuring all work is completed to the required standards and documentation is accurately maintained.
• Collaborate with other maintenance personnel, engineers, and support staff to achieve efficient workflow and minimize downtime for aircraft.
• Adhere to all relevant safety protocols, procedures, and regulations, promoting a culture of safety awareness and compliance within the team.

Qualifications:

• Hold a valid CAA Part-66 B1 Aircraft Maintenance Licence with at least one relevant type rating. B727, B737(CL or NG), B757, A320, BE200 or BE300.
• Experience as a B1 Licensed Engineer, preferably in a Part-145 MRO environment.
• Experience working on multiple aircraft types, with particular proficiency in one or more of the following: Boeing, Airbus, Beechcraft.
• Strong knowledge of aircraft systems, avionics, and powerplants, with the ability to interpret technical manuals and drawings.
• Excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic skills, with a meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to quality workmanship.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Shift Allowance.
• Approval Pay.
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Company pension scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Opportunities for career development.
• Dynamic and supportive work environment.

If you are a skilled and motivated B1 Licensed Engineer looking to join a dynamic team of aviation professionals and contribute to the success of MRO operations, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Holt Executive are delighted to be partnered with a global leader within the Communication/ Technology & Connectivity space to support a critical Solutions / Pre-Sales Engineer – SATCOM hire.

Our partner is looking for an experienced Solutions / Pre-Sales Engineering professional to provide networking and satellite communications solutions concepts, detailed solutions design, systems integration, maintenance program development and training solutions. 

These activities are supporting commercial proposals, bids or tender responses in support of the sales teams. The primary customer within the business area our government/Military. (Air, Land and Sea)

Key Responsibilities for the Solutions / Pre-Sales Engineer – SATCOM:

• Provision of timely and insightful technical input and/or proof of concept design into the preparation of tender responses.
• Provision of satellite solutions designs and satellite systems integration expertise to clients in support of Government sales and operations teams.
• Specification, documentation and implementation of hardware solutions for IP networking over satellite.
• Provision of senior engineering level support and technical mentoring to engineers.
• Interact with multiple engineering capabilities (internal and external) and customers to ensure requirements are understood and customer needs are met.
• Provision of training and technical presentations.

Key Experience required for the Solutions / Pre-Sales Engineer – SATCOM:

• Must hold a relevant engineering degree, with a demonstrated ability in the satellite communications industry.
• Must have demonstrable experience in developing solutions in a pre-sales environment (bids/RFT’s/ RFQ’s).
• Ability to interact with multifunctional teams to drive customer solution delivery.
• Proficient in the development of maintenance documentation and support programmes for developed solutions based on OEM component documentation.

 This role offers Hybrid working. 1-2 days onsite per week.
 
If your qualifications and experience align with this Solutions / Pre-Sales Engineer – SATCOM opportunity, we encourage you to submit your CV to info@holtexecutive.com for consideration.

Are you passionate about maritime technology and looking to join a dynamic team working with the latest in marine navigation and communication systems? We’re looking for a Service Engineer to join an expanding team in Rotterdam.

In this role, you’ll play a key part in delivering hands-on technical expertise to vessels across Europe, from commercial fleets and superyachts to government and defence crafts. 

What You’ll Be Doing

• Installing, commissioning, and servicing advanced marine navigation and communication equipment
• Performing system diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs onboard
• Providing technical support to clients both on-site and remotely
• Ensuring all systems comply with industry standards and safety regulations
• Completing accurate service documentation and reports

What We’re Looking For

• EU citizenship and based in the Netherlands
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience with marine electronics (navigation & communication systems)
• Solid knowledge of IMO-compliant systems and SOLAS requirements
• Fluent in English (Dutch is a bonus)
• A self-starter who can work independently and respond to urgent service requests
• Valid driver’s licence

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Ongoing training and industry certifications
• A supportive and experienced team environment
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge marine technology

If you’re ready to take the next step in your maritime engineering career, apply now or get in touch to learn more.