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Project Manager  Location: Belgium

Role Overview:
The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing and successfully delivering projects that align with organizational goals, focusing on satellite communication technologies. This includes proposal support, contract negotiations, and managing resources to meet customer needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage internal/external resources, customer relationships, and project teams.
• Ensure project adherence to budgets, timelines, and quality standards.
• Support contract proposals and negotiations.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Aerospace, Space, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 4+ years in space systems, with 2+ years of project management experience.
• Experience with ESA projects and security clearance is a plus.

Nice to have:

• Experience of having worked with institutional, defense and international organizations would be considered as an asset;
• Expertise in the following fields is considered a strong asset:
  • Knowledge of ECSS standards and ESA project lifecycle;
  • Experience with EU/ESA “protected” and “classified” projects.
• Skilled in the daily usage of office and project management software (MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Project…);
• Willing to travel internationally.

Holt Executive is proud to partner with a leading company in the aerospace industry based in Brighton, which specialises in high-performance electro-mechanical systems and advanced pneumatic technology. They focus on developing innovative solutions for airborne weapon carriage and release systems within the Mission Avionics and Release Systems sectors.

They are seeking a Mechanical Inspector to be responsible for inspecting precision components from in-house manufacturing and assembly, as well as from subcontractors and suppliers. You will create and run CMM programs using PC-DMIS for both new and legacy components, ensuring accuracy and quality. Additionally, you will develop and update CMM setup and operation instructions for new and modified programs to maintain high standards throughout the processes.

Key Responsibilities for the Mechanical Inspector:

• Inspect precision components from internal manufacturing and assembly, as well as from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Develop, prove out, and execute CMM programs using PC-DMIS for both new and existing components.
• Create and update setup and operation instructions for CMM programs, including adjustments for modified programs.
• Conduct first-off inspections.
• Perform First Article Inspection (FAI) reporting for single-level parts and complex multi-level assemblies.
• Update and maintain all documentation related to inspection procedures.
• Communicate with subcontractors and suppliers as needed.
• Conduct source inspections, including Vendor Assessment Surveys (VAS) at supplier locations.
• Perform patrol inspections of manufacturing areas to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Raise Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and prepare dimensional reports as required.
• Carry out calibration duties, including calibrating mechanical and electrical equipment and managing related quotations and purchase orders, with full training provided for these tasks.

 
Key Skills and Experience Required by the Mechanical Inspector:

• A recognised Mechanical qualification and previous relevant experience of mechanical inspection.
• Experience & understanding of different inspection techniques.
• Experience in using precision measuring equipment.
• Good working knowledge & experience of ISO 9001:2001 and ideally AS9100 Rev D.
• Manufacturing experience (mechanical).
• Ability to interpret Engineering Drawings.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawing tolerancing including Geometric Tolerancing.
• CMM programming & operation preferably with experience using PC-DMIS software.

 
Company Benefits:

• Half-day finish on a Friday.
• 25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays), increasing with long service and with the opportunity to buy/sell up to 5 days.
• Private medical insurance with optional family cover.
• Pension scheme of up to 7% employer contribution.
• Life Assurance 4x salary (flexible up to 10x).
• Group income protection.
• Flexible opt-in extras such as a health care cash plan, dental insurance, gym membership, critical illness cover and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Employee assistance program providing mental health and wellbeing support.

 
Security Clearance Requirements:

Due to the nature of our work, many roles require UK nationality and the ability to obtain security clearance. Applicants must also have the right to work in the UK to be eligible for employment.

If your skills and experience match this exciting Mechanical Inspector opportunity, we encourage you to apply now!

Technician – Join the Future of Space Technology – Luxembourg

Are you detail-oriented, skilled with advanced optical systems, and excited about contributing to groundbreaking innovations in space technology? We are seeking a dedicated Technician to support the development and testing of our clients cutting-edge free-space optical communication systems. 

Key Responsibilities

• Testing & Validation: Assist in testing and validating free-space optical communication terminals in collaboration with the engineering team.
• System Integration: Perform assembly, integration, and testing of communication terminals with precision and accuracy.
• Technical Support: Contribute to the design, manufacturing, and testing of ground support equipment.
• Procedural Development: Assist in creating detailed assembly and testing procedures.
• Documentation: Prepare comprehensive documentation for technical reviews and reporting.

What They’re Looking For

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field and at least 3 years of experience.
• Technical Expertise: Hands-on experience with optical or photonic systems, laboratory equipment, laser safety, and cleanroom environments.
• Production Knowledge: Familiarity with production processes, especially in the space industry, is highly valued.
• Adaptability with Tools: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Teams, or the ability to learn quickly.
• Communication Skills: Outstanding verbal and written communication skills in English, with great interpersonal abilities.
• Documentation Skills: Proven experience in writing high-quality technical documentation.
• Team Player: Reliable, detail-oriented, and a collaborative team member who is fun to work with.
• Citizenship Requirement: Must hold citizenship from a member state of both the EU and NATO.

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation: Includes a stock options plan, letting you share in our success.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Enjoy 40 days of paid holidays (29 annual leave days + 11 public holidays) to maintain work-life balance.
• Daily Perks: Lunch vouchers to support your day-to-day convenience.
• Professional Growth: Access to training, conferences, and continuous learning opportunities.
• Relocation Assistance: Comprehensive support for relocation, ensuring a smooth transition.
• Cultural & Fitness Activities: Free language courses and sports programs for a balanced and healthy lifestyle.
• Flexible Work Environment: Flexible working hours.

Ready to Join? If you’re passionate about precision, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want to contribute to advancing space technology, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply now and be part of their mission to innovate and explore.

Software Engineer (Full Stack Technical Leader)

Ready to Take Your Career Beyond the Stratosphere?
If the mysteries of space and cutting-edge technology ignite your passion, this is your chance to reach new heights!
A premier Belgian space systems and software engineering company, trusted by space agencies, top aerospace organizations, EU institutions, and commercial enterprises. With over 50 space missions under their belt, their innovative IT solutions have helped unlock the secrets of the universe and advance our understanding of Earth.

What They Do:

• Design end-to-end space systems, including mission control centers, onboard software, and satellite simulators.
• Provide advanced space data access and geospatial decision-support tools for environmental and resource management.

Your Mission:
Join their Mission & Control Business Unit in Belgium as a Software Engineer (Full Stack Technical Leader). You’ll play a key role in creating cutting-edge software solutions that enable seamless communication between satellites and control centers.

Your Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with clients to understand and address their specific needs.
• Design and implement robust software architectures.
• Develop front-end and back-end components using modern tools and technologies like Java, Angular, Spring Boot, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Validate software systems and lead client acceptance processes.
• Deploy solutions to space agency and customer sites.
• Work in an Agile team, sharing knowledge and coordinating efforts with team members, clients, and subcontractors.

Your Profile:

• Education: Master’s degree preferred, or a Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of experience in computer sciences, engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: Strong track record as a software engineer or developer.
• Skills: Proficiency in both front-end and back-end development (Java and Python expertise is a must).
• Language: Solid technical English skills.
• Passion: Enthusiastic about the space sector.

Extra Qualities They Value:

• Creative problem-solving and a solutions-driven mindset.
• Strong teamwork and communication abilities.
• A thirst for learning and improving technical expertise.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Leadership skills to manage both technical challenges and team dynamics.

What They Offer:

• A permanent role in an exciting and innovative environment.
• A competitive salary aligned with your experience.
• Flexibility to work from home up to 2 days a week.
• Opportunities to work on groundbreaking projects with the latest technologies.
• A collaborative culture that values knowledge-sharing.
• Fun team-building activities and social events.
• Access to specialized training in the space industry.

Are You Ready to Launch?
If you’re eager to propel your software engineering career to new frontiers and contribute to groundbreaking space missions, we want to hear from you!

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 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!

Holt Executive are 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 Ground Segment Architect to support and strengthen the Ground Segment Team, bringing a wealth of technical experience and expertise to advance the company’s position in a hugely innovative and exciting industry.

In this Ground Segment Architect role, you will work closely alongside the Chief Engineer and take ownership of critical projects to ensure on time delivery and exceeding expectations.

The company offer hybrid working, flexible hours, and a comprehensive benefits package, featuring visa sponsorship and relocation package. You will join a team of highly talented engineers working on cutting edge technology, in their office and cleanroom facility in Oxford.

Responsibilities for the Ground Segment Architect:

• Technical Decisions for Projects: Define and document multi-mission support Ground Segment design, internal and external interfaces. Receive the Engineering Director’s delegation of authority in relation to technical decisions, and become the key referent in case of technical queries that cannot be managed by the respective teams.
• Roadmap the Ground Segment Development: In collaboration with the ground segment group manager, define the ground segment roadmap, driving for a multi-mission support.

• Problem Resolution: Work across the engineering teams to ensure problems are managed from identification through to resolution. Help resolve technical problems as and when they arise.
• Project and Technical Development Reviews: Oversee the technical development and implementation of assigned programs in the relevant project reviews, and guide teams accordingly.
• Engineering Processes and Procedures: In collaboration with the Ground segment Group Manager, ensure quality of standards and procedures across engineering, defining, mapping and proposing processes and procedures.

Skills & Experience Required by the Ground Segment Architect:

• Masters engineering degree in an associated field.  
• At least 10-15+ years’ experience in their areas of expertise.
• Experienced people manager.
• Experienced in the development & design of ground segments and systems.
• Experience at spacecraft level in a systems architecture role.
• Experience working with businesses delivering long-term complex projects and programmes. 

 
If your skills and experience match this exciting Ground Segment Architect opportunity, we encourage you to apply now!