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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 Modem Specialist to play a vital role in the design and development of user terminals and modems. 
 
Key Responsibilities for the Modem Specialist:

• Responsible for the development and optmization of architecures relating to user terminals/modems to ensure that cost, performance, and reliability objectives are met.
• Lead the discussion on trade-offs with performance, network features, and service performance.
• Involvment with integration of the modem with other components, working with FPGA, RF, Software, and Hardware engineering.
• Developing and implementing signal processing algorithms, covering modulation, demodulation, error correction, and data compression.
• Analyze modem designs, perfomrance analysis, test review data and link budget analysis.
• Ensure compliance is met with relevant industry standards.
• Leading the development and testing of prototypes.
• Interfacing with third-party vendors, manufacturers, and a cross-functional engineering and product team.   

Key Skills & Experience for the Modem Specialist: 

• A degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or a related field.
• More than 5 years of experience in satellite communication (SATCOM) systems, modem design, and ideally FPGA design and signal processing.
• Knowledge of digital communication systems.
• Proficiency with 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 embedded hardware 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 Modem Specialist opportunity, we encourage you to apply now!

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.
 
We have an exciting opportunity for a Payload Specialist to play a crucial role in the successful development of RF payloads.
 
Key Responsibilities for the Payload Specialist:
 

• You will work with a wide team of engineers to support on the development of key systems and interfaces relating to the payload, including end-to-end communication, network entry, service availability, and satellite payload power consumption management.
• Be responsible for the alignment of the RF payload design with the network performance in mind.
• Be the main interface between the company and the satellite and payload unit suppliers to ensure that the program requirements are being met with regards to development, qualification and performance.
• Ensure that the satellite and RF payload unit suppliers are working to schedule with the technical deliverables.
• Support with the resolution of any design, production or test issues with both interinal engineering teams and suppliers.
• Support and advise on payload integration activities.
• Review and analyze design data and actively participate in various PDRs, CDRs, and TRRs, and provide technical reports on the status of the program.
• Participate in In-Orbit Testing of satellite performance and provide recommendations for satellite acceptance and commissioning.
• Preparing presentations and regular status reports.

 
Key Skills & Experience Required by the Payload Specialist:
 

• A degree in Electrical/Aerospace (or equivalent).
• More than 10 years of relevant space industry experience.
• Knowledge and vast experience in RF satellite payloads and/or RF payload unit engineering.
• Experience interfacing with third parties and suppliers. 
• Experience with optical communications and/or digital communications and/or space electronics is a plus.
• Experience with onboard processing, space electronics, digital modulation, and network functions is a plus.

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 Payload Specialist opportunity, we encourage you to apply by sending your CV now!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Holt Executive are partnered with a Silicon Valley based company that continues to solve communication and connectivity challenges for the US government.

Having already delivered a radio that connects with GEO satellites 23,000 miles away, opening a new form of real-time and reliable connectivity from anywhere, they are now working on a robust geolocation alternative to GPS.

Our partner is seeking a Systems Engineering Manager with experience in communication systems to play a vital role in growing and supporting a small team of Systems Engineers.

Key responsibilities for the Systems Engineering Manager:

• Management of a small systems engineering team, including performance management, development actions, resource allocation and technical oversight.
• Review workload requirements and assign team members to projects.
• Produce and deploy skills development plans for your team.
• Support system / subsystem trade-offs where necessary.
• Providing technical leadership and oversight.
• Supporting with a wide range of systems engineering activities.
• Supporting with system design and architecture.

Key Skills & Experience Required by the Systems Engineering Manager:

• Experience in radio communications (Radar, CDMA, RF receivers etc).
• Experience in managing and developing systems engineering teams.
• Experience within the Space/Satellite/Satellite Communications industries.
• A proven track record of developing a high performing team of systems engineers.
• Experience working with GNU radios, or other Software Defined Radio Systems is desired.
• C++ development skills is desired.
• Some knowledge of GNSS signal processing, and digital signal processing math is desired.
• Real-time embedded systems, and/or FPGA development is desired.
• A keen interest in building something that has never been built before.

This role is based onsite in Palo Alto, California.

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

Holt Executive are partnered with a Silicon Valley based company that continues to solve communication and connectivity challenges for the US government.

Having already delivered a radio that connects with GEO satellites 23,000 miles away, opening a new form of real-time and reliable connectivity from anywhere, they are now working on a robust geolocation alternative to GPS.

Our partner is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer with experience in Communications to play a vital role in modeling, prototyping, and demonstrating the prototype system for this new product.

Key responsibilities for the Senior Systems Engineer:

• Work cross-functionally to prototype hardware using software-defined radios.
• System design.
• Defining systems requirements, and managing requirements.
• Demonstrate prototype systems.

Key Skills & Experience Required by the Senior Systems Engineer:

• Experience in radio communications systems (Radar, CDMA, RF receivers etc).
• Experience working with GNU radios, or other Software Defined Radio Systems is desired
• Some C++ development skills.
• Knowledge of GNSS signal processing, and digital signal processing math is desired.
• Real-time embedded systems, and/or FPGA development is desired.
• A keen interest in building something that has never been built before.

This role is based onsite in Palo Alto, California.

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

Holt Executive are partnered with a Silicon Valley based company that continues to solve communication and connectivity challenges for the US government.

Having already delivered a radio that connects with GEO satellites 23,000 miles away, opening a new form of real-time and reliable connectivity from anywhere, they are now working on a robust geolocation alternative to GPS.

Our partner is seeking a Senior Signal Processing Engineer with experience in Communications to play a vital role in modeling, prototyping, and demonstrating the prototype system for this new product.

Key responsibilities for the Senior Signal Processing Engineer:

• Work cross-functionally to prototype hardware using software-defined radios.
• Write customer radio receive modules in C++.
• Demonstrate prototype systems.

Key Skills & Experience Required by the Senior Signal Processing Engineer:

• Knowledge of GNSS signal processing, and digital signal processing math.
• Experience in radio communications (Radar, CDMA, RF receivers etc).
• Experience working with GNU radios, or other Software Defined Radio Systems.
• C++ development skills, and a passion for being in the weeds of the code development.
• Real-time embedded systems, and/or FPGA development is desired.
• A keen interest in building something that has never been built before.

This role is based onsite in Palo Alto, California.

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

Holt Executive are partnered with a US based new space company who in a joint venture with their European counterparts, are looking to enter the satellite manufacturing business.

Officially founded in 2024, this venture is a significant milestone in the group’s strategic expansion. Backed by over 170m Dollars raised in 2024, this venture is poised to launch their first satellites in 2025.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Satellite Systems Engineer with vast experience in Communication Payloads to play a crucial role in managing and optimizing satellite payload communication systems.
 
Key Skills & Experience Required by the Satellite Systems Engineer: 

• Vast experience and knowledge in satellite communication systems, radio frequency engineering, and signal processing.
• Experience and knowledge with payload communication protocols, data links, and modulation schemes.
• An understanding of satellite communication standards such as CCSDS.
• Strong understanding of antenna systems, frequency bands, and propagation models.
• Experience and expertise in software-defined radios (SDR) and networking protocols.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and communicate technical concepts clearly.
• US Citizenship.

 
This opportunity is a hybrid position, based in Boulder, Colorado.
 
If your skills and experience match this Satellite Systems Engineer opportunity, we encourage you to apply by sending your CV now!

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.
 
We have an exciting opportunity for a Radio Frequency Systems Engineer to play a crucial role in the success of the constellation program.
 
Key Responsibilities for the Radio Frequency Systems Engineer:
 

• Working closely with other segments and teams on multiple key system aspects including end-to-end communication, network entry, service availability, and satellite payload power consumption management.
• Working with cross-functional teams to align the RF payload design with the overall network performance.
• Meeting and interfacing with the spacecraft and RF payload unit suppliers to ensure that the program requirements are met from a development, qualification and performance perspective.
• Ensure that the spacecraft and RF payload unit suppliers remain on schedule with regards to technical deliverables.
• Understand and resolve design, production or test issues with engineering teams and suppliers.
• Supporting with payload integration activities.
• Analyzing design review data and actively participate in various Preliminary, Critical and Test Readiness Reviews, and provide technical reports on program status.
• Participate in In-Orbit Testing of satellite performance and provide recommendations for satellite acceptance and commissioning.
• Preparing presentations and regular status reports.

 
Key Skills & Experience Required by the Radio Frequency Systems Engineer:
 

• A Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical/Aerospace (or equivalent).
• 12+ years of relevant space industry experience.
• A background in RF satellite payloads and/or RF payload unit engineering.
• Knowledge or familiarity with RF satellite/payload manufacturing and supply chain management.
• Experience with optical communications and/or digital communications and/or space electronics is an asset.
• Experience with onboard processing, space electronics, digital modulation, and network functions is an asset.
• Strong technical, presentation, interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).

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 Radio Frequency Systems Engineer opportunity, we encourage you to apply by sending your CV now!

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 Systems Engineer with experience in User Terminals/Modems to play a vital role in in the design and development of next-generation satellite user terminals.
 
The successful Systems Engineer will ensure the successful integration and development of modem architectures within their satellite communication system.
 
Key Responsibilities for the Systems Engineer:

• Oversee the design, development, and optimization of Modem architecture designs ensuring they meet performance, cost, and reliability targets.
• Drive trade-space discussions in terms of modem performance, with network features and MEF service performance in mind.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams (FPGA, RF, Software, Hardware) to ensure that integration of the modem with other terminal components is seamless.
• Developing and implementing signal processing algorithms (including modulation, demodulation, error correction, and data compression).
• Performance analysis, and test reviews of modem designs, including link budget analysis.
• Ensure compliance is met with relevant industry standards (DVB-S2, DVB-RCS, 3GPP).
• 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.  
• Ensure detailed documentation for technical specifications, design guidelines, and test planning.

 
Key Skills & Experience for the Systems Engineer: 

• 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 Systems Engineer opportunity, we encourage you to apply now!

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 Configuration Manager to play a vital role in in the success of their LEO constellation.
 
The successful Configuration Manager will support the Configuraiton Management Office, Project Managers, and Program Leads working on this next-generation satellite constellation.
 
Key Responsibilities for the Configuration Manager:

• Define, develop, and manage process, procedures and enabling tools to identify, document and manage the LEO program physical assets.
• Share your knowledge of ITAR process with those supporting the program.
• Maintenance of the inventory system assets (hardware).
• Controlling and documenting systems, hardware and software configurations.
• Supporting the software development, test environment managers and verification and test teams to develop, refine, and document process and procedure for the management of releases into formal test and production environments.
• Ensure that all required documentation has been generated, signed-off and captured.
• Support the software developers, lab managers and verification and test teams as required to ensure timely and accurate releases are executed.
• Keep the Configuration Identification Tree and other related systems configuration documentation/data resulting from approved changes up to date.
• Support the definition, preparation, and execution of configuration item status.
• Provide subject matter expertise on Configuration Management processes, procedure, standards, and systems.
• Collaborate with the Document Management Specialist to track the implementation of document and data updates resulting from approved changes to completion.
• Ensure that all released documents are appropriately validated, logged, captured and status updated in the Document Centre.

  
Key Skills & Experience for the Configuration Manager:
 

• A degree in engineering/science, or another related field.
• 3+ years of related experience in working in an engineering design environment, interfacing with hardware, systems, software, and test Engineers.
• 2+ years of related experience in Data Management and/or Configuration Management
• 2+ years of related experience in Release Management.
• Formal training, certification or experience in the use and application of Configuration Management standards such as CM2, ANSI-EIA 649, or ISO 10007
• Experience using Software configuration management processes and tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in dealing with clients, internal and external stakeholders, senior management, and staff.
• Ability to, and experience in effectively communicate with technical and non-technical individuals.

 
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 and occasional travel is anticipated.
 
If your skills and experience match this Configuration Manager opportunity, we encourage you to apply now!