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Holt Executive are actively partnered with a leading innovator in navigation and robotics for autonomous systems and sensing solutions, to support with a critical hire for a Business Development Manager.

We are seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to grow the company presence in the EMEA region, focusing on the Defence Industry, identifying customers/partners, driving sales, developing customer relationships, building the company’s brand awareness and landing strategic accounts across the territory.

Key Responsibilities below for the Business Development Manager:

• Business development efforts for identifying Defence Opportunities across the territory
• Research and identify key large-scale programs for the products/solutions portfolio for defence applications across the region
• Identify strategic partnerships that will better position the company and accelerate our opportunity for winning defence programs
• Establish key relationships and rolodex across the defence industry with US Military branches and global defence primes, including laying out organizations with influencers and decision makers identified
• Identify and layout key program deliverables, features/requirements and certifications that are needed to ensure success in the defence market in the EMEA region
• Drive the top-line revenue and orders by expanding growth with existing customers, acquiring new customers and driving upsells by fostering the adoption and use of our products, solutions and services
• Own the end to end sales process, from lead to prospect to close, bringing the companies solutions to new and existing customers
• Working closely with the Chief Revenue Officer and others to execute the company’s Go-To-Market strategies
• Paint the companies vision and opportunity for prospects through a combination of ROI and qualitative value propositions
• Understand the technical requirements of each customer and work closely with Support and the Products Group to guide the direction of our product offerings and solutions

Key experience & qualifications for the Business Development Manager: 

• 5-10 years experience in the EMEA Defence industry
• 5+ years experience of business development, sales and account management, experience with high-tech solutions in at least one of the following defence verticals; aerospace, land systems, autonomous vehicles/robotics and maritime/subsea
• Experience in selling and servicing high-tech solutions
• Executive presence with the ability to represent and present in front of an audience
• Be a strong team player that is passionate about being a part of a fast-moving and entrepreneurial company
• Flexibility to work within multiple time zones

If your qualifications and experience align with this  Business Development Manager opportunity, we encourage you to submit your CV to info@holtexecutive.com for consideration.

Holt Executive is partnered with a leading electro-optics design and manufacturing business, seeking a Resourcing Assistant to join their HR and Talent team. As a Resourcing Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the Resourcing Business Partner to ensure a seamless recruitment process for both candidates and hiring managers. This position combines administrative precision, interpersonal engagement, and the chance to develop skills that are highly valued in the HR and recruitment sectors.

Are you passionate about connecting people with opportunities and building meaningful relationships? This is your chance to step into a role that offers a springboard into the world of recruitment, talent acquisition, and human resources. Whether you’re starting your career or looking to expand your skills, this opportunity provides a blend of hands-on experience, professional growth, and exposure to dynamic HR and Recruitment projects within a supportive team.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with hiring managers to prepare effective and inclusive job descriptions.
• Advertise vacancies through the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and job boards.
• Screen external applicants and manage candidate progression via the ATS.
• Coordinate and schedule interviews, maintaining the interview schedule and ensuring a consistent process.
• Conduct competency-based interviews and gather post-interview feedback.
• Manage offer processes, including verbal offers, offer letters, and contracts.
• Oversee the onboarding process, acting as the main point of contact for new starters.
• Maintain recruitment trackers and manage the recruitment inbox.
• Participate in HR and resourcing team projects, contributing to continuous improvement.

Key Experience

• Degree-level qualifications or equivalent.
• Proven ability to thrive in an office environment.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Outstanding communication and relationship-building abilities.

Desirable Skills & Experience:

• Familiarity with ATS systems.
• Previous exposure to a recruitment environment.

Why Join?

• Flexible hybrid working arrangements and early Friday finishes.
• Competitive benefits, including matched pension contributions, income protection, and life assurance.
• Access to wellbeing initiatives, gym discounts, and regular social activities.
• Learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
• A collaborative environment that champions integrity, teamwork, excellence, and courage.

This role is more than a job – it’s a pathway to shaping your future in recruitment and HR. Ready to start your journey? Apply today!
 

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 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!

Job Opportunity: Ground Systems Team Lead

We are seeking a Ground Systems Team Lead to join a cutting-edge organization at the forefront of space technology. This leadership role offers a unique opportunity to manage a talented team while contributing technical expertise to the development and maintenance of ground segment systems crucial for mission operations. The position provides significant autonomy and responsibility, including mentoring team members and collaborating across teams to ensure mission success.

Role Overview As the Ground Systems Team Lead, you will oversee the complete ground segment development lifecycle, from conceptual design through to maintenance and operational support. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring seamless integration between mission systems and operational teams, providing technical leadership and supporting the organization’s control center activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Development:
  • Design, develop, validate, and maintain ground segment software subsystems to support mission operations.
  • Generate and update software and project-related documentation.
  • Contribute to system design, including requirements capture, use-case development, and testing.
  • Define software engineering approaches and oversee the implementation of solutions.
  • Support ground segment verification, validation, and integration activities.
• Operational Support:
  • Participate in mission system tests and simulation campaigns.
  • Resolve technical issues, provide best-practice advice, and deliver training to operational teams.
• Team Leadership:
  • Lead the development of mission-critical systems, including Mission Control, Mission Planning, and Ground Stations Interface.
  • Act as a liaison with external suppliers, serving as a Product Owner or Technical Officer.
  • Implement Agile (SCRUM) methodologies to ensure timely and effective project delivery.
  • Maintain ground systems and facilitate communication between operations and development teams.
  • Line manage team members, including conducting appraisals, resolving blockers, and prioritizing workloads.
  • Plan technical work assignments, considering team members’ skills and capabilities.
  • Oversee the team’s technical output, ensuring quality and consistency.
  • Identify skillset and resource gaps within the team and work with leadership to address these needs.
• Recruitment and Development:
  • Support recruitment efforts by reviewing CVs and conducting interviews.
  • Develop plans for team member skill enhancement and professional growth.

Essential Skills and Experience

• University degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, or a related engineering field.
• 3-5 years’ experience in software development and software engineering.
• Proven experience in designing and developing satellite user or ground segment systems.
• Proficiency in C/C++, Java, or Python programming.
• Familiarity with Linux system administration and development tools (shell scripts, make, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with Mission Control Systems (preferably SCOS-2000).
• Strong understanding of ground segment components and their interactions.
• Team leadership experience, with the ability to manage and mentor software engineers.
• Knowledge of ECSS standards.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.

Desirable Skills

• Familiarity with Agile methodologies (SCRUM) as part of a development team or as a Product Owner.
• Knowledge of spacecraft communication protocols and standards (e.g., CCSDS, CAN, SpaceWire).

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Work with a highly skilled, international team using cutting-edge technology.
• Flexible working hours in a supportive environment.
• Hybrid working options available (role-dependent).
• Optional 9/75 working fortnight.
• 25 days holiday (increasing with tenure) plus bank holidays.
• Life insurance and long-term sick pay.
• Private healthcare (taxable benefit).
• Relocation support available.
• Visa sponsorship available for eligible candidates.
• Access to a new state-of-the-art office and cleanroom facility.
• Regular social events.

Location Based in Harwell, UK, with potential travel to Japan and other locations as required.

About the Organization This organization is a global leader dedicated to developing sustainable space systems and ensuring the safe and sustainable development of space for future generations. With a focus on innovation, it offers a collaborative and inclusive work environment, encouraging applications from diverse candidates.

Take the next step in your career by leading a team that’s shaping the future of space technology. Apply today!