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The Quality Management team provides support to projects in order to ensure that customer requirements are met. It works independently of projects, verifying compliance with product assurance (PA) requirements. It also operates at company level to ensure compliance with the ISO 9001 standard.

Under the responsibility of the Quality Manager, your role will be to:

• Act as a PA engineer on projects:
• Analyse the customer’s SW PA requirements and prepare the project specific SW product assurance plan taking into account the criticality of the software
• Ensure conformance with SW engineering and PA requirements during a project execution and promptly report deviations
• Provide regular reports on SW product assurance activities
• Participate in SW project reviews with our customers such as ESA and CNES
• Work on the company quality management system:
• Maintain quality management system documentation
• Collaborate on enhancing software standards, methodologies and tools
• Conduct internal audits

Profile:

• Master’s Degree in Engineering
• Several years’ experience in software product assurance
• Experience with ECSS or NASA Space software standards
• Additional expertise in (or knowledge of) the following areas would be considered as an asset for this position:
• Experience with IT tools such as GitLab, Jenkins, Redmine, SonarQube …
• Agile practices
• Quality assurance for Machine Learning models
• (Cyber-)security assurance
• Hands-on experience with static code analysis and tools
• Knowledge of software DO standards (DO-178, DO-254)
• A sound level of technical English is essential, both for reading technical documents and for drafting documentation
• You are service-oriented and willing to listen and respond to your colleagues’ needs.

Offer:

• Permanent employment contract within a stimulating and dynamic environment.
• Competitive salary package in line with your qualification and experience.
• Opportunity to put your mark on exciting projects.
• Integration into a human-sized company committed to the well-being of its employees.

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 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!

Holt Executive Ltd are actively looking to hire a Recruitment Researcher/Resourcer to the European and UK team to identify, attract and shortlist candidates for recruitment processes to fulfil the requirements of our clients.

This role does not require direct recruitment experience but does require someone who is interested and passionate about future technology ( Preferably Aerospace, Defence or Space) + Confident, self-motivated, and driven. Holt has the experts in house to develop and support individuals coming into this space without direct experience.

Key duties and responsibilities for the Recruitment Researcher/Resourcer: 

• Provide daily leads for live vacancies across the team.
• Write job adverts for live vacancies to be advertised by the administration team.
• Assist in searching for and finding candidates for live vacancies.
• Work closely with colleagues supporting their efforts as an integral member of the team to achieve and exceed the divisional monthly, quarterly and annual placement and revenue targets.

Key experience and attributes required for the Recruitment Researcher/Resourcer: 

• Confident, self-motivated and driven.
• Excellent communication skills and a cheerful, confident telephone manner.
• Results orientated and able to succeed in a highly competitive market.
• Flexible, strong work ethic with commitment to organisational goals and values.
• Persuasive and able to influence at all levels.
• Customer focused and committed to delivering an excellent standard of service.
• Resilient and able to work effectively under pressure with the ability to maintain productivity in the face of disruptions such as telephone calls and queries from colleagues.

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

They require a Senior Ground Systems Engineer to be involved in the whole ground segment development process, from conceptual design to maintenance, playing a key role by interfacing with the Mission Systems and Operations teams.

The company offers hybrid working and flexible hours, and you will join a team of highly talented engineers working on cutting edge technology, in their state-of-the-art office and cleanroom facility in Oxford.

Visa sponsorship and relocation package can be offered for this role.

Responsibilities for the Senior Ground Systems Engineer:

• Participate in/lead the development of ground systems including Mission Control System, Mission Planning System, Ground Stations Interface System.
• Derive requirements for the ground segment.
• Interface with the external suppliers’ teams acting as a Product Owner or Technical Officer and provide support to the development team during the ground segment development phase.
• Produce and maintain project documentation to good standard including requirements, verification and validation plan, test procedures, test reports, etc.
• Perform verification & validation of the systems with other team members.

 
Skills and Experience required by the Senior Ground Systems Engineer:

• University degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, or other relevant engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of industry experience in satellite ground systems engineering.
• Good knowledge of the main components of a ground segment (for example, mission control system, mission planning system).
• Good knowledge of Requirements Engineering, system integration, verification and validation.

 Benefits:

• Relocation package and visa sponsorship (if applicable)
• Flexible working around core hours
• Hybrid working
• 25 days holiday (increasing yearly up to a maximum of 28 days)
• Life insurance and long-term sick pay
• Private healthcare

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

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

They require a Bid Manager 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:
 
Bid Capture Management

• 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.
• Control overall production of the bid volumes to ensure delivery on schedule.
• Draw on other relevant teams as needed, including: projects, engineering, procurement & contractual, finance, business analysis.
• Ensure bid execution according to bid PA/QA philosophy; conduct bid/no bid reviews and later stage bid reviews as appropriate.
• Control bid finances, working with finance team and with external partners.
• Support account management efforts with UKSA (UK Space Agency) or ESA (European Space Agency) as directed.

BD Team Support

• Keep track of bid opportunities including sources such as ESA, EU, UKSA and make propositions as to what future projects fit which opportunities.
• Maintain a database of future projects suitable for different bid types and opportunities, and work with the business team to support prioritisation of projects and R&D, feeding into service and capability strategy.
• Support business analysis team to evolve customer and competitor analyses.

 
Experience required by the Bid Manager:

• 2+ years’ experience working in bid management in the space industry, with a preference for those with experience of the full lifecycle of UKSA or ESA bids e.g. ARTES, GSTP, ITTs, UKSA SST programme.
• Excellent understanding of UKSA ecosystem, UKSA member states or other member state discussions and negotiations.
• Experience working with UKSA or ESA on space programmes.
• 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.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and written/verbal communication skills including to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Passion for and understanding of the space industry and ecosystem.
• Experience of ESA bid financials.

 
Benefits

• Flexible working around core hours in a friendly and supportive environment.
• Hybrid working available.
• Optional 9/75 working pattern (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.
• Relocation allowance.
• New state of the art office and cleanroom facility.

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