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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. Their Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network is revolutionizing global broadband connectivity.
 
We have an exciting opportunity for an Operational Support Systems Engineer (OSS) to play a key role in optimizing network performance, enhancing efficiency, and ensuring a seamless customer experience.
 
Key Responsibilities for the Operational Support Systems Engineer:

• Design, develop, implement, and enhance Operational Support Systems to monitor and manage Carrier Ethernet and IP customer services and network resources, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
• Review and approve design and development solution documents, internal and external test strategies, plans, and scripts.
• Develop and maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of OSS requirements, configurations, processes, and procedures.
• Implement real-time network monitoring solutions to proactively identify and resolve network issues, minimizing downtime.
• Investigate and resolve complex OSS and network problems by collaborating with cross-functional teams to find effective solutions.
• Develop and maintain automated scripts and tolls to streamline network operations and improve efficiency.
• Implement and enforce security best practices to protect network systems and data integrity.
• Analyse network performance data to provide valuable insights for capacity planning and network optimization.

 Key Skills & Experience for the Operational Support Systems Engineer: 

• 3-6 years of experience working with Operational Support Systems.
• Strong knowledge of design principles, and specifications for standardized and interoperable OSS.
• Strong knowledge and experience of network management protocols, including NETCONF/RESTCONF, gNMI, TMForum APIs, MEF LSO APIs, CloudEvents, OpenMetrics, Openflow, ONF TAPI, etc.
• Strong knowledge of the MEF Lifecycle Service Orchestration framework.
• Experience using Operational Support Systems tools and platforms such as Netcracker Digital OSS, ONAP, Ciena Blue Planet, Amdocs, etc.
• Hands on experience with Carrier Ethernet technologies, standards, and protocols.
• Familiarity with TMForum Open Digital Architecture (ODA), Process Framework (eTOM) and Information Framework (SID).
• Familiarity with Model-based systems engineering (MBSE) and/or UML.
• Experience making recommendations and decisions which will influence the network operations and control solution of the network.

 
The successful candidate must be able to work in Canada and obtain clearance under the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP).
 
This opportunity offers a hybrid work model with 3 days in the office and occasional travel is anticipated.
 
If your skills and experience match this Operational Support Systems Engineer opportunity, we encourage you to apply by sending your CV to info@holtexecutive.com
 

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.

Our partner is seeking a LEO Operations Research Specialist to play a vital role in collaboration with the System Modelling and Engineering teams to achieve a high level of efficiency in constellation operations.

The successful LEO Operations Research Specialist will use their expertise to formulate, implement and solve complex and challenging optimization problems within the constellation System Model.

Key Responsibilities for the LEO Operations Research Specialist:

• Apply your optimization expertise and knowledge to formulate optimization problems and deploy them in the constellation System Model, using proper solver parameters, to achieve large improvements in performance and run time whilst improving the constellation operations efficiency.
• Be the driving force for optimization methodologies used in analysis and system operations.
• Devise new formulations in support of new features, constraints and objectives introduced to the System Model.
• Apply mathematical optimization techniques such as Linear Programming and Mixed Integer Programming to design near-optimal solvers to be used in system engineering and operations software.
• Perform objective trade-offs of algorithms and formulations.
• Participate in the re-structuring of the System Model toward overall improvements in performance and maintainability.
• Work collaboratively with wider engineering teams to support the development and integration of the System Model.
• Use your wider knowledge and experience to contribute to the design and development of key aspects of the system, including end-to-end communication, resource allocation mechanisms, network entry mechanisms, network element management systems, service availability, EPFD compliance and coordination mechanisms, satellite payload power consumption management, resource utilization efficiency, spectrum management, user terminal type integration, and concepts of operation.
• Support systems engineering with technical leadership and guidance in regard to operations research best practices.
• Create and maintain high-quality documentation as required.
• Work with external partners, vendors, and stakeholders as required.

Key Skills & Experience for the LEO Operations Research Specialist:

• Master’s or Ph.D. degree in Operations Research, Applied Mathematics or a related field.
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience for this role.
• Proficiency in using commercial solvers like Gurobi, Cplex or Fico Xpress, or non-commercial solvers like Coin-OR or SCIP.
• Strong background in optimization techniques to solve Mixed Integer Programming (MIP) problems.
• Experience with programming in languages such as Matlab, Python, Java, C or C++.
• Experience in applying Operations Research toward solving business problems.
• Experience with space systems is a bonus.

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

If your skills and experience match this LEO Operations Research Specialist opportunity, we encourage you to apply now!

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 Bid Manager – Space Sustainability to develop bids and secure funding in support of a number of Business Development related areas including proposal production for commercial sales.

This role would suit someone with past experience in bids, ideally in the spacecraft sector or in complex engineering services or products, who wishes to grow responsibility in the end-to-end delivery of bids.

Responsibilities for the Bid Manager – Space Sustainability:

• Take responsibility for managing and coordinating entire bids, or parts of bids as required, through the bid process from call opening all the way to bid submission (leading or supporting negotiation as needed).
• Control overall production of the bid volumes to ensure delivery on schedule.
• Ensure bid execution according to bid PA/QA philosophy; conduct bid/no bid reviews and later stage bid reviews.
• Control bid finances, working with finance team and with external partners.
• Coordinating partner inputs (scope, finances), with procurement team.

Essential Skills required by the Bid Manager – Space Sustainability:

• 2 – 4 years’ experience working in bid management in the space industry, with a preference for those with experience of the full lifecycle of UKSA and ESA bids or sales experience of products or services.
• Understanding of European Space Agency (ESA) ecosystem, UKSA member state or other member state discussions and negotiations, and geo-return management, in large complex ESA bids.
• An excellent “sales / marketing style” in bid production which can be used to convey the selling points of the business, and to construct competitive but deliverable bids and commercial proposals.

 
Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Opportunity to work with a highly talented, diverse & dynamic international team with cutting edge technology
• Flexible working around core hours
• Hybrid working
• 9 day working fortnight (opt in/out)
• 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 align with this Bid Manager – Space Sustainability opportunity, we encourage you to apply.    

Do you thrive in challenging environments and crave the opportunity to make a real impact?

Holt Executive is collaborating with a leading provider of global defence and security solutions.  

Our client is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to lead the technical charge in the Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) systems division. You’ll be at the forefront, ensuring Mission Systems deliver exceptional capabilities to customers.

Key Responsibilities for the Principal Systems Engineer: 

• Spearhead all technical activities within the ISR domain, providing strategic direction and technical expertise.
• Lead the engineering process from concept to delivery, ensuring excellence through a rigorous Systems Engineering approach.
• Take the lead architect role for projects, managing new requirements, and designing and implementing effective solutions. Ensure these solutions undergo rigorous testing and validation to meet clients’ needs.
• Work hand-in-hand with the Systems Engineering team and other disciplines to guarantee ongoing capability for in-service support. This includes providing technical solutions for emerging issues, especially when design changes are required.
• Act as a key liaison between extensive stakeholder network, ensuring a smooth implementation of any mid-lifecycle design modifications.

Key Skills and Experience for the Principal Systems Engineer: 

• You will have the ability to confidently take a leading role in a technical team that often can span multiple disciplines, organisations, agencies and customers.
• You will be innovative, bringing big ideas and solving complex problems with simple and elegant solutions.
• You will have demonstrable experience in leading and managing Systems Engineering following ISO15288. 
• Ideally you will have experience working within defence and supported C4ISR systems. 
• Knowledge of the MoD procurement process, including the CADMID lifecycle is highly desirable. 
• Experience within one of the following areas would be highly desirable Intelligence Surveillance & Reconnaissance (ISR), SIGINT, GEOINT, IMINT, Military communications and networks, Electronic Warfare systems or Command and Control systems. 
• Degree level qualified within an Engineering Discipline 
• Systems Engineering certifications or qualifications.
• Chartered Engineer status with a relevant professional body or have a demonstrable plan to achieve within a defined timescale.

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

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 Product Assurance Manager to lead assurance aspects of the spacecraft, from suppliers and subsystems to spacecraft integration and ground segment assurance.

This opportunity offers a comprehensive benefits package, featuring visa sponsorship and relocation package.

Responsibilities for the Product Assurance Manager:

• Lead Product and Quality Assurance activities within project teams
• Liaise with Customers’ PA and QA representatives
• Support Supplier and Subcontractor related PA and QA activities, including assessment of supplier approaches, policies and processes, lead audits, and support ongoing supplier management activities
• Review materials, parts and processes against PA and technical requirements
• Generate Product Assurance documentation for projects, and implement assurance plans as required
• Witness manufacturing and testing activities and provide input as required

Skills & Experience required by the Product Assurance Manager:

• Ability to lead functional groups with respect to associated assurance requirements
• Organizational and schedule management skills
• Flexibility to adapt with changes in plans and schedules
• Excellent technical English written/verbal communication and presentation skills
• 5 years of experience in Product Assurance and /or Quality Assurance, preferably in Space or Aerospace Sectors

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Opportunity to work with a highly talented international team working on cutting edge technology
• Flexible working around core hours
• 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)

 If your skills and experience match this Product Assurance Manager opportunity, we encourage you to apply by sending your CV to info@holtexecutive.com  

Holt Executive are supporting a global provider of lifesaving and innovative connectivity solutions that connect people and assets around the globe, including in remote and challenging environments.

Our partner is seeking an Inventory Manager – Global Supply Chain to play a pivotal role in ensuring a smooth flow of materials for their daily operations. You will achieve this by striking a critical balance between maximizing material availability while minimising overall stock value, particularly for near-end-of-life items.

Key Responsibilities for the Inventory Manager – Global Supply Chain:

• Oversee and manage the inventory control program and inventory management system, ensuring smooth operations.
• Identify, investigate, and report discrepancies and non-compliant inventory practices. Resolve existing issues and implement root cause analysis to prevent future occurrences.
• Guide and review proposed preventive measures to improve inventory management.
• Drive success by exceeding customer metrics in terms of cost, quality, and responsiveness of inventory management.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of all inventory control processes followed by different departments.
• Train and support associates in understanding and adhering to current processes, policies, and procedures related to inventory management.
• Create and maintain accurate and insightful inventory control reports.
• Assist with receiving new items into the Axapta inventory system when required.

Key Skills & Experience Required by the Inventory Manager – Global Supply Chain:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (Supply Chain / Logistics).
• APICS certification is preferred.
• Experience with inventory management within ERP applications.
• Strong analytical skills and a clear understanding of Inventory, warehouse, and business concepts.
• Comfortable performing analytics with large data sets.
• Advanced Skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to deal with complex, short-time frame solutions.
• WMS knowledge is a plus.

If your skills and experience match this Inventory Manager – Global Supply Chain opportunity, we encourage you to apply now by sending your CV.

Holt Executive are partnered with an innovative IT solutions company that develops spacecraft software and IT systems and provides Earth observation service.

They require a Systems Engineer to outline the technical specifications of the ground control system, ensuring it meets the specific needs of the space mission.

Key Responsibilities for the Systems Engineer:

• Define ground segment specifications and analyse interfaces including flight elements.
• Participate in the ground segment definition and design.
• Define integration and validation plans at a system level.
• Drive trade-off analysis and propose technical choices.
• Collaborate with our customers to find the perfect solutions for their needs.
• Interact with space agencies, customers, and sub-contractors in exciting space projects.
• Iterate with the software development team.

Key Skills and Experience for the Systems Engineer:

• Master’s degree in one of the following fields: Aerospace Engineering, computer science, Physics Engineering, or related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in system and/or software engineering in a similar technical environment. A few years of experience in project management is also an advantage.
• A solid knowledge of technical English.
• An interest in the space sector.
• Knowledge and experience with a number of the ground segment applicable IT programming languages or technologies such as Python, Java, Micro-services architecture, Cloud technology.
• An experience in space mission ground systems is a real asset.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Company Car (Private & Professional use)
• Car fuel card (Private & Professional use)
• Health Insurance
• Meal vouchers
• Pension 

 
If your skills and experience match this Systems Engineer opportunity, we encourage you to apply by sending your CV to info@holtexecutive.com

Holt Executive has partnered with a leader in next-generation space technologies, and designs and builds robotic systems for in-space tasks. These systems support critical activities like satellite servicing, debris removal, lunar operations, and future commercial space stations.

Due to continued growth, our partner is seeking a Software Product & Quality Assurance professional to oversee and ensure products processes and services meet the needs of customers and exceed industry standards.

Key Responsibilities for Software Product & Quality Assurance:

• Lead the definition and execution of Software Product Assurance (SQA) plans to develop and execute robust test plans and test cases for space robotics software.
• Perform comprehensive testing, including functional, regression, integration, and performance evaluations, to guarantee software quality.
• Identify, document, and track software defects and inconsistencies to facilitate resolutions.
• Collaborate with development and QA teams to troubleshoot and resolve software issues.
• Maintain meticulous documentation of test results, methodologies, and processes.
• Continuously improve testing processes and tools to optimise software reliability and performance.
• Review customer and supplier documentation to ensure alignment with project software QA requirements.

Key Skills & Experience Required for Software Product & Quality Assurance:

• Bachelors in software engineering or equivalent field.
• 3 years of software development experience.
• Over 3 years’ experience in software quality assurance and testing.
• Software qualification experience the aerospace industry (e.g., ECSS, DO, NASA-STD).
• Proficiency in at least one programming (C, C++).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Fluency in English (both written and spoken).
• Familiarity with embedded software development and testing.
• Experience with testing tools and frameworks pyest, gtest, gmock, etc.
• Experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Understanding of embedded operating systems and embedded software testing.

 
If your skills and experience match this Software Product & Quality Assurance opportunity, we encourage you to apply by sending your CV to info@holtexecutive.com 

Holt Executive are supporting a leading provider of innovative high-tech solutions for the global space industry.

Our client supports every stage of the satellite lifecycle, from development, assembly and testing to post-launch operations are seeking a PA/QA Engineer to join their team in the Netherlands.

The PA/QA Engineer holds a pivotal position in the maintenance and enhancement of the quality management system certified under ISO 9001:2015. It will be the responsibility of the PA/QA Engineer to guarantee that the products and services meet and exceed the expectations of customers in terms of quality and specific Product Assurance requirements.

Key Responsibilities for the PA/QA Engineer:

Quality Assurance –

• Maintaining the existing quality management system; based on ISO 9001:2015 requirements.
• Initiating changes in the quality management system and successfully implementing these (when applicable).
• Performing and coordinating internal audits and managing any corrective actions.
• Coordinating and reporting quality KPI (key performance indicators) to management and coordinating Management Reviews.
• Coordinating and reporting Supplier evaluations and Customer Satisfaction surveys.
• Managing all deadlines for actions assigned related to the quality management system.
• Implementation of configuration management activities (documentation, hardware, software, etc)

Product Assurance –

• Review customer requirements to ensure they can be/are being met.
• Preparing project Product Assurance documentation, e.g., PA & Safety Plans, certificates etc.
• Preparing and managing RFD/RFW’s, NCR’s and participating in NRB/MRB’s.
• Participating in formal customer reviews (Design & Test related).
• Ensuring that manufacturing/assembly/testing processes comply with standards at internal/national and international levels.
• Interacting with customers and suppliers in Quality/Product Assurance matters.
• Supporting external project milestone reviews for all Product assurance-related aspects.
• Coordinating configuration control processes and managing configuration baselines.

Key Skills & Experience Required by the PA/QA Engineer:

• Engineering Degree level (preferable) with 4+ years of experience in Product Assurance/ Quality Assurance disciplines.
• Experience in working with quality standards such ISO 9001.
• Experience within the space domain with a working knowledge of ESA ECSS development and quality standards (for ground and/or flight product applications) would be an advantage.
• Experience in interacting with customers, sub-contractors and suppliers.
• Experience in configuration management (documentation, hardware, software, etc).
• Experience in auditing quality processes.

If your skills and experience match this PA/QA Engineer opportunity, we encourage you to apply by sending your CV to info@holtexecutive.com

Holt Executive has partnered with a leader in nanosatellites manufacturing and operation, to provide custom communication solutions for their clients.                            

Our partner is seeking a Thermal Engineer to be responsible for the design, development, and testing of thermal and mechanical systems for their nanosatellites and microsatellites. You will work closely with other engineers to ensure everything fits together seamlessly. You will have a background in thermal engineering, but a mechanical engineering background may also be considered. You will be involved in the entire satellite project lifecycle, from the initial sale to the final assembly and testing in their cleanroom facilities.

Key Responsibilities for the Thermal Engineer:

• Use simulations and analysis to understand how satellite systems will react to different operating conditions and mission scenarios in terms of temperature.
• Develop and optimise systems to manage satellite temperature, considering both passive techniques and active methods while ensuring they don’t interfere with the mechanical structure.
• Provide input on the design of structures, mechanisms, and interfaces for nanosatellites to ensure they work well with the chosen thermal control solutions.
• Work with other engineers to seamlessly integrate thermal solutions into the overall satellite design, considering factors like heat generation, material properties, structural limitations, and power usage.
• Develop test plans and procedures, including thermal vacuum testing, to verify the thermal design’s performance and ensure it meets all requirements. Analyse the test data and recommend improvements for future thermal systems.
• Ensure proper installation, alignment, and functionality of thermal and mechanical hardware during manufacturing, assembly, and integration.
• Develop structures, mechanisms, and interfaces for nanosatellites, ensuring compatibility with the thermal control system.
• Use FEA software to validate the mechanical design’s strength and ensure it meets performance requirements.
• Develop test plans and procedures for various mechanical tests (vibration, structural load, etc.) to verify design performance and compliance with requirements. Analyse the test data and recommend improvements for future mechanical systems.

Key Skills & Experience Required by the Thermal Engineer:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field; master’s degree preferred.
• Proven experience in thermal design and analysis, preferably in the aerospace or satellite industry.
• Proficiency in thermal analysis software, Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software (e.g., COMSOL or similar), and Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software (e.g., SolidWorks).
• Experience in thermal nodal modelling.
• Strong understanding of heat transfer principles, thermodynamics, structural mechanics, and material science.
• Experience with thermal and mechanical testing methodologies and equipment, including thermal vacuum chambers, temperature sensors, mechanical shakers, and load frames.
• Familiarity with spacecraft environmental requirements, space mission constraints, and mechanical design standards and familiarity with ECSS standards would be nice to have.
• Familiarity with Python and MATLAB.

In addition, the following experience/qualifications will be beneficial:

• Proven experience in mechanical design and analysis, preferably in the aerospace or satellite industry.
• Proficiency in mechanical analysis software.
• Experience with radiation work is an advantage including –

• • Testing methodologies and standards, including TID, SEE, and displacement damage testing are an advantage.
  • Knowledge of radiation-hardened electronic components, materials, and design techniques.
  • Ability to perform radiation dose and SEE simulations using Monte Carlo-based simulation code.

If your skills and experience match this Thermal Engineer opportunity, we encourage you to apply now by sending your CV.