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Do you have a passion for designing and developing cutting-edge satellite constellations?

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 talented and experienced Senior System Engineer to join their team and leverage their expertise across all stages of design, development, and modelling to bring their groundbreaking system to life. 

Key Responsibilities for the Senior System Engineer –

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define the overall design, requirements, and specifications for the system, ensuring everything aligns with project goals and user needs.
• Own the design and development of critical areas like communication protocols, resource allocation, network access, management systems, service availability, regulations, and more. Optimise satellite power usage, resource efficiency, and spectrum management. Integrate various user terminals and define how the entire system will operate.
• Oversee the development of the Network Operating System by an external contractor. Manage requirements, monitor progress, and ensure proper testing and integration with the system.
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineers on the System Design team.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation.
• Collaborate with the System Integration and Test team to plan how all the different parts of the system will be integrated and tested together.
• Identify and manage technical risks associated with the system design. Develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans to address any potential issues.
• Continuously contribute innovative ideas to improve the design and operation of the system.
• Keep up-to-date documentation and collaborate effectively with external partners, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure the project’s success.

Key Skills and Experience Required by the Senior System Engineer –

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, System Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in satellite system architecture and design, with a minimum of 5 years in similar roles.
• Strong knowledge of satellite communication protocols, orbital mechanics, and space systems.
• Experience with software-defined satellite communication payloads.
• Familiarity with regulatory bodies and space industry standards.
• Highly collaborative team player who can quickly earn the confidence of co-workers and teammates.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with management, engineering teams and partners/suppliers.
• Experience with business considerations and practical limitations related to system design and implementation.
• Fluent in English, written and oral. French is an asset.

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

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

Our partner is seeking a GNC Hardware Engineer to join their team and be responsible for developing the algorithms and simulations used in selecting, modelling, qualifying, and integrating the GNC sensors, actuators, and payloads used on the missions.

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

Key Responsibilities for the GNC Hardware Engineer:

• Contribute to the GNC hardware trade-offs for missions.
• Contribute to the definition of the GNC subsystem V&V (Verification and Validation) plan.
• Perform GNC subsystem development testing with Engineering Model hardware.
• Contribute to the GNC subsystem/spacecraft integration planning and execution.
• Support GNC hardware environmental testing (e.g., vibration, thermal, vacuum and radiation).
• Support in-orbit operation as a member of the GNC team (e.g., analysis of GNC hardware performance, definition of commissioning plan for GNC hardware).
• Contribute to system-level activities, such as defining FMECA and FDIR processes.

Key Skills and Experience Required by the GNC Hardware Engineer:

• Degree in aerospace engineering or another relevant engineering/science discipline.
• Experience with hardware AIV (Assembly, Integration and Verification).
• Experience of Systems Engineering.
• Experience in one (or more) of the following –

• • Practical working knowledge of digital electronics relevant to a GNC system (communications protocols, satellite Command & Data Handling, digital integration to enable Hardware-in-the- Loop Testing etc.).
  • Experience with GNC sensors such as sun sensors, star tracker, IMU, magnetometers, and GNC actuators such as magnetometers and reaction wheels.
  • Experience with active optical sensors (e.g., Radar, Laser range finder, LiDAR) and cameras, including design of appropriate functional testing, calibration, and verification.

 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.

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

Holt Executive is 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.

Our partner is seeking a talented real-time embedded software engineer to join their team as a Flight Software Verification & Validation Engineer.

The Flight Software Verification & Validation Engineer will play a critical role in verifying and validating the real-time software for revolutionary orbital debris missions. This is your chance to be at the forefront of space exploration and contribute to a cleaner, safer future for our planet.

Key Responsibilities for the Flight Software Verification & Validation Engineer:

• Conduct rigorous flight software verification, validation, and integration to ensure flawless performance.
• Develop, maintain, and implement comprehensive plans for thorough flight software testing.
• Set up and manage diverse testing platforms to rigorously evaluate software functionality.
• Support all testing phases, including non-functional and automated regression testing, to identify and address potential issues.
• Find and implement the best test equipment and techniques to maximize flight software testing effectiveness.
• Co-ordinate with other teams at sub-system and system level to identify test and integration needs.
• Actively participate in mission system test and simulation campaigns.
• Facilitate knowledge transfer within the business, sharing your expertise and contributing to projects across the organization.

Key Skills & Experience required by the Flight Software Verification & Validation Engineer:

• Possess a bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a relevant engineering/science discipline.
• 2+ years of experience in developing real-time embedded systems using C/C++.
• Demonstrate 2-3 years of experience in verifying and validating real-time systems.
• Have a proven record of creating test scripts and automated tests, with knowledge of scripting languages.
• Possess solid understanding of software development methodologies and embedded software engineering.
• Experience in implementing real-time systems and software.
• Have experience in effectively executing test plans.
• Experience with Python programming is advantageous.

 
Company 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)
• 9-day working fortnight
• 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 Flight Software Verification & Validation 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 Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team and play a crucial role in leading the creation, development, and testing of critical mechanical systems for nano and microsatellites. 

You will collaborate with a talented, multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless integration of these systems into their innovative satellite platforms.

Key Responsibilities for the Mechanical Design Engineer:

• Design and develop mechanical systems and components for nanosatellites and microsatellites, including structures, mechanisms, and thermal control systems.
• Conduct feasibility studies and technical assessments to evaluate design concepts and propose innovative solutions.
• Generate detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and documentation for manufacturing and assembly.
• Perform structural and thermal analyses using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools to validate designs and ensure compliance with performance requirements.
• Collaborate with electrical, software, and systems engineers to integrate mechanical components into satellite platforms.
• Support the manufacturing, assembly, and testing of mechanical systems, including participation in prototype builds and environmental testing campaigns.
• Continuously optimize designs for manufacturability, cost-effectiveness, and reliability.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in mechanical design for small satellites.

Key Skills and Experience for the Mechanical Design Engineer:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field; master’s degree preferred.
• Proven experience in mechanical design and analysis, preferably in the aerospace or satellite industry.
• Proficiency in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software such as SolidWorks, or similar tools.
• Solid experience with Product Data Management (PDM).
• Strong understanding of structural mechanics, materials science, and thermal management principles.
• Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software for static and dynamics structural and thermal simulations, Comsol Multiphysics preferred.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes for precision components, including additive manufacturing and CNC machining.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to convey complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills and diligence.
• Previous experience from the space-industry is an advantage but not a requirement.
• Experience in Python or MATLAB is an added value.
• Be comfortable with mixed tasks with various stakeholders, and able to change focus and type of work, e.g., design tasks and analysis.

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

Holt Executive is supporting a global leader that designs and manufactures high-performance components and subsystems and develops groundbreaking technology for space exploration.

Our client has an exciting opportunity for a Project Engineering Manager to join their RF Power division in Chelmsford. You’ll take charge of a key project stream, focusing on either Pulse Power, Tubes, Novel Systems – MPMs/TWTA, or Novel Systems – RFSS.

The Project Engineering Manager will be responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of complex engineering projects across multiple areas. You’ll manage a diverse portfolio that includes both customer-driven initiatives and internal R&D projects.

Key Responsibilities for the Project Engineering Manager:

• Coordinating your engineering team, other departments and third parties/suppliers, for the successful execution of projects to ensure that the Project activities are appropriately planned, costed and adequately resourced to achieve the programme in the most cost-effective manner.
• Carry out regular and thorough reviews of the progress and delivery of the Projects assessing all aspects of the project, including time, cost, quality, and risks.
• Managing changes, in project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders, ensuring feasibility, and undertaking impact assessment, communicating, and seeking approval of changes.
• Keeps project stakeholders informed of project progress, performance and manpower utilization with attention to achievements, progress, risk management and forecast.
• Managing relationships with customers and other stakeholders, as required.
• Ensuring projects are delivered in adherence with internal project management processes and procedures.
• Ensure the Project team follows an effectively tailored Life Cycle Management Process.
• Establish new or improve existing delivery methodology to deliver the programme goals. Embracing new concepts in programme and product delivery, driving the implementation of best practice and new techniques with the wider programme delivery organisation
• Support Business Development in their roles of securing new business and setting strategy for the business.
• Line management of multi-disciplined Engineering teams,
  • Manage resources appropriately. Hire the right people with the right attitudes and drive.
  • Manage the performance of your team, drive high performance by setting stretching and challenging objectives. Continually review these and provide feedback on an on-going basis and agreeing specific training needs.
  • Ensuring resource availability and allocation, working with other Project Engineering Managers to deconflict and prioritise as necessary, to meet business needs.
  • Support the development of Te2v project management capability by supporting and coaching more junior members of the project delivery team.
  • Take a leading role during the recruitment process and make final recruitment decisions.

Key Skill and Experience required by Project Engineering Manager:

• Extensive experience of managing engineering projects through all or part of the lifecycle from bid to production.
• Demonstrable experience of energising teams to meet critical timescales and deliver projects.
• Persuasive and clear communication skills across all levels of the business.
• Strong commercial awareness.
• Proficiency in the use and understanding of Project Management / resource tools such as MS Project and MS Project Server or other enterprise project management tool.
• A working knowledge of SAP would be beneficial.
• Qualification in project management methodologies desirable.
• Holding or eligible for Security Clearance and a UK National.

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

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

Are you passionate about technology and driven by excellent customer service? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy overcoming technical challenges?

Then this is your chance to join a leading provider of global mobile satellite communications, as a Telecommunication / SATCOM Service Desk Engineer – Canada.

In this dynamic role, as the Telecommunication / SATCOM Service Desk Engineer – Canada you’ll be the first point of contact for Government customers, supporting their critical telecommunications needs 24/7/365. You’ll receive and action customer service requests, troubleshoot service issues, maintain IT systems, as well as test and prepare satellite terminal hardware for field operations and ensure seamless support across different time zones.

Key Responsibilities for the Telecommunication / SATCOM Service Desk Engineer – Canada:

• Be the first point of contact for direct customers, ensuring their telecommunications needs are met 24/7/365 by working a rotating shift pattern.
• Diagnose and resolve service issues, from simple inquiries to complex outages, keeping customers informed and satisfied.
• Provide technical support to field staff, helping them operate and troubleshoot equipment.
• Maintain and update IT systems and satellite terminal hardware, ensuring smooth operation.
• Ensure all support Service Level Agreements are met, keeping customers updated on progress.
• Completion of allocated tasks within the agreed completion schedule.
• Continuously learn and grow, contributing to the improvement of processes and procedures.

Key Skills & Experience for the Telecommunication / SATCOM Service Desk Engineer – Canada:

• Hold a Diploma or Degree in IT, Engineering, or a related field.
• Have experience maintaining and supporting physical and virtual Windows Server systems.
• Troubleshooting and resolving networking or communications systems incidents.
• Ability to prepare technical documentation and reports under supervision.
• Must have a problem-solving approach and be creative under pressure.
• Must have a sense of urgency and ownership of customer requirements and incidents.
• Must be self-motivated to achieve required tasks and project completion to the best standard in a busy environment.
• Must be competent with the use of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) as well as Microsoft Visio.
• Must hold Canadian citizenship and have a suitable background to qualify and maintain a government security clearance for Canada.

 
Desirable Knowledge and Skills for the Telecommunication / SATCOM Service Desk Engineer – Canada: 

• Certifications in Windows Server and VMWare ESXi
• Certifications in IP Networking / Cisco networking.
• Experience in satellite communications, telecommunications and/or IP networks.
• A working knowledge of Linux and Microsoft operating systems.
• A working knowledge of network virtualisation technologies (VMware, Hyper-V).
• VSAT installation and fault-finding experience.  GVF certification.
• A working knowledge of trouble ticketing systems and document repositories such as Jira/ServiceNow and Confluence /SharePoint.

 
If your skills and experience match this Telecommunication / SATCOM Service Desk Engineer – Canada opportunity, we encourage you to apply by sending your CV to info@holtexecutive.com

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

Our partner is seeking a Field Service Engineer – Telecommunication/SATCOM to oversee the installation, servicing and maintenance of equipment and solutions.

Key Responsibilities for the Field Service Engineer – Telecommunication/SATCOM:

• Responsible for the installation, services, and maintenance of all Connectivity/Satellite Systems and IT network infrastructure (hardware & software). 
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for all assigned installations, services, and maintenance activities. 
• Collaborate with customers to guarantee successful project implementation.
• Works with internal departments to resolve technical and operational challenges and communicate closely with Support and Project Managers. 

Key Skills & Experience Required by the Field Service Engineer – Telecommunication/SATCOM:

• Education in IT & Telecommunications (bachelor’s degree or similar) IT Knowledge is essential.
• Minimum understanding of computer server configuration, network infrastructure, and administration.
• Experience in the marine electronics environment on yachts, commercial or military vessels, or any offshore installation is an advantage.
• Preferably experience serving multi-national customers.
• Fluent in English and preferably other international languages.
• Preferably work and live in Hamburg or the surrounding area.

If your skills and experience match this Field Service Engineer – Telecommunication/SATCOM opportunity, we encourage you to apply by sending your resume to info@holtexecutive.com

Do you have experience testing and assembling electronics?

Holt Executive are partnered with a leading technology innovator who provides advanced defence and commercial technologies across air, land, sea, space and cyber domains.

They are seeking a Manufacturing Technician to join their operations department.

This Manufacturing Technician opportunity combines troubleshooting circuit boards in military communication systems with high-tech equipment (ATE) and diagrams, alongside testing, assembling, and improving processes for building complex components.

Key Responsibilities for the Manufacturing Technician:

• Work closely with other departments (Operations Test/Troubleshoot, Manufacturing Engineering, QA, Program Management) to ensure a successful outcome.
• You may be required to assist with the preparation of production test procedures from engineering specifications to assure that the product is being adequately tested in every parameter required.
• Assist on cost reduction and records to identify problem areas in test.

Key Experience Required by the Manufacturing Technician:

• The successful candidate will be required to have a broad knowledge of component level trouble shooting.

If you thrive on tackling complex technical challenges and take immense satisfaction in meticulously working with the latest technology to ensure pinpoint accuracy, then this Manufacturing Technician opportunity is perfect for you!

Apply now by sending your CV to info@holtexecutive.com 

Holt Executive are currently partnered with an independent service provider for satellite and radio communications, offering its worldwide customers secure and high-quality voice and data services. They are also a leading provider of systems integration, engineering and IT solutions, across the maritime, enterprise, defence and government sectors.

They currently require a new Inhouse Sales Support member to join their Inhouse Sales Support team who will be the contact between the business and resellers, looking after everything from Sales to Complaints management. 

Responsibilities for the Inhouse Sales Support:

• Creation and follow-up of quotations
• Creation of customer orders in our merchandise management system
• Preparation and dispatch of the order confirmation
• Interface between sales and “operation”
• Support in order processing
• Support of our marketing department with regard to advertising materials and preparation of trade fair participations

Experience required for the Inhouse Sales Support:

• Several years of experience in the field of internal sales
• Experience in dealing with merchandise management systems, preferably in Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2015
• Ability to work in a team, flexibility, reliability and strong communication skills
• Very good knowledge of German and good English, both written and spoken

Shape the Future of Space Operations

Holt Executive are partnered with a leading global satellite operator seeking a visionary Senior Director – Satellite Operations to spearhead the development and execution of their innovative connectivity constellation. 

The Senior Director – Satellite Operations will oversee and lead all aspects of the systems and satellite operations from initial deployment through to final decommissioning to ensure the efficient and reliable long-term operation of the constellation. 

Key Responsibilities for the Senior Director – Satellite Operations:

• Take a lead on the development of the operations concept for the constellation.
• Oversee and lead the team responsible for refining the system requirements for all elements of the operation.
• Ensure SOC requirements, schedules and budgets are met through the selection of suppliers.
• Collaborate with the satellite manufacturer to ensure alignment between satellite operations and the operations development.
• Oversee development, validation, and implementation of systems, processes, and procedures.
• Build and train a high-performing Satellite Operations team.
• Manage the development and deployment schedule, identifying risks and mitigation strategies.
• Ensure a smooth interface between the Satellite Operation Centre, network operations, landing stations, and overall program requirements.
• Develop and implement mission operation procedures for all phases of the mission.
• Implement automation to optimise operational efficiency and reliability.

Key Skills and Experience Required by the Senior Director – Satellite Operations: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or Mathematics.
• 20+years of experience leading spacecraft operations systems development and on-orbit operations, with a focus on constellation satellite operations.
• Expertise in constellation operations development and deployment.
• In-depth knowledge of satellite control systems, flight dynamics, and space situational awareness.
• Proven leadership, team building, staff development, and mentoring skills.
• Perform technical and programmatic assessments providing risk assessments, recommendations, and advice to the senior management team.
• Assess operational plans, anomaly responses and direct critical responses as required.
• Oversee the satellite operations team including managers and their reports.

Additional Requirements:

• The successful Senior Director – Satellite Operations must be able to work in Canada and obtain clearance under the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP).