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An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Systems Test Engineer to support the development of cutting-edge phased array antenna technology for both airborne and land-mobile applications. This role offers the chance to work with highly complex systems that integrate RF subsystems, communications chains, power and control electronics, HW/SW integration, and mechanical structures. You’ll work in a multidisciplinary, international environment with a strong focus on continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement system verification strategies, test plans, procedures, and reports
• Create and maintain automated test scripts to improve testing processes
• Execute manual and automated test cases, analyse results, and report issues
• Collaborate with design teams to reproduce and resolve technical problems
• Ensure system testing strategies meet technical and customer requirements
• Document testing phases, defects, and contribute to improving processes
• Assess system performance under varying conditions, including stress and scalability testing
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements
• Stay up to date with testing tools and methodologies to enhance effectiveness
• Provide feedback to improve product design, functionality, and performance
• Participate in review meetings to present test results to project stakeholders

Requirements:

• MSc in Engineering (Telecommunications, Electronics, Automation, Microtechnology, or related fields)
• Experience or strong interest in active Antenna, RF, and Digital Systems
• Previous industry experience, particularly with airborne applications, is highly desirable
• Swiss or EU (27) citizenship

Beneficial Experience:

• High-level system test verification, serving as the primary technical point of contact
• Stakeholder collaboration across internal and external teams
• Supplier engagement and coordination
• Experience with space or airborne system testing
• Knowledge of 5G technologies

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated engineer to contribute to the development of advanced RF and antenna systems in a dynamic and innovative environment.

Holt Executive are partnered Netherlands based supplier of AOCS, Propulsion, Avionics, and Thermal solutions for the Space industry.

Our partner is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to be the drive force behind the build out of their Human Resources function fostering a collaborative, strong, and pleasant working environment.  

Key Responsibilities for the Human Resources Business Partner:

• Development and implementation of both strategic and operational HR policies.
• Optimization of HR processes and building/providing structure.
• Improving our recruitment process spanning strategy, branding and market analysis.
• Play a key role in recruitment & selection, onboarding, talent management and training.
• Increasing employee engagement through strengthening our corporate culture.
• Supporting other locations/sites in Europe.
• Senior stakeholder engagement and management, keeping them updated on strategic HR issues and developments.

Key Skills & Experience for the Human Resources Business Partner:

• Education in HR Management and extensive experience in an all-round HR position.
• Knowledge of modern HR techniques and strategies.
• Ability to manage policy and implementation, whilst also managing priorities.
• Structured, organized, and take initiative to drive direction.
• You value honestly, discretion, and reliability.
• You have strong understand of Dutch employment law.
• You are proficient in both Dutch and English.

The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the Schengen Area.

This opportunity is an onsite position near Roosendaal, The Netherlands.

Holt Executive are partnered Netherlands based supplier of AOCS, Propulsion, Avionics, and Thermal solutions for the Space industry.

Our partner is seeking an Electrical Production Technician to support with the soldering, wiring of electrical panels, control panels, and distribution boards that are based on drawings, diagrams, and procedures.

Experience with ESA qualifications, and ESA certification is required.

Key Responsibilities for the Electrical Production Technician:

• Prepare work the lab and necessary equipment.
• Reading of electrical schematics / PCB layouts.
• Prepare parts for assembly, including cleaning and packaging.
• Soldering components according to ECSS standards.
• Documentation.
• Cabling according to IPC/ WHMA -A-620.

Key Skills & Experience for the Electrical Production Technician:

• 2+ years of relevant experience with experience in soldering to ECSS standards.
• Familiarity with the IPC/WHMA-A-620.
• Familiarity with the IPC-A-610 class 2 or 3.
• Familiarity with the ECSS-Q-ST-70 soldering specifications.
• Dutch language skills, both spoken and written (Dutch B1).
• Proficient English language skills, both spoken and written (English B1).
• Ability to read electrical print layouts/diagrams.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the Schengen Area.

This opportunity is an onsite position near Roosendaal, The Netherlands.

Holt Executive are partnered Netherlands based supplier of AOCS, Propulsion, Avionics, and Thermal solutions for the Space industry.

Our partner is seeking a Mechanical Production Technician to support the assembly, integration, and testing of a range of components and systems.

Key Responsibilities for the Mechanical Production Technician:

• Prepare work the lab and necessary equipment.
• Reading of drawings and/or Schematics.
• Kit verification (Kit check) ahead of starting assembly activities.
• Prepare parts for assembly, including cleaning and packaging,
• Component assembly.
• Fit check, assemble and integrate according to the drawings and procedures
• Collaboration with the wider team to ensure plans are in place on a daily and weekly basis.

Key Skills & Experience for the Mechanical Production Technician:

• 2+ years of relevant experience.
• MBO certificate (post-secondary vocational education) or with equivalent experience.
• Dutch language skills, both spoken and written (Dutch B1).
• Proficient English language skills, both spoken and written (English B1).
• Ability to read technical drawings.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the Schengen Area.

This opportunity is an onsite position near Roosendaal, The Netherlands.

Holt Executive are partnered Netherlands based supplier of AOCS, Propulsion, Avionics, and Thermal solutions for the Space industry.

Our partner is seeking a Test Operator to carry out tests and generate data to ensure product compliance according to specifications and requirements. Working to pre-established processes and procedures, the Test Operator will support with the undertaking and reporting of electrical and mechanical tests.   

Key Responsibilities for the Test Operator:

• Executing both electrical and mechanical tests on products.
• Validation of procedures and test set ups working collaboratively with the systems engineers.
• Reporting test results and ensuring documentation is up to date.
• Continuously look to improve test setups and processes.
• Work cross functionally to ensure weekly and daily test planning is in place.

Key Skills & Experience for the Test Operator:

• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Proficiency in English (C2).
• Experience in the space industry, preferably as a satellite equipment supplier.
• Knowledge on ECSS and Space Design Process Flow (EQSR, PDR, CDR, MRR, TRR, TRB, DRB).
• Intermediate in Dutch (B1) is required.

The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the Schengen Area.

This opportunity is an onsite position near Roosendaal, The Netherlands.

Holt Executive are partnered Netherlands based supplier of AOCS, Propulsion, Avionics, and Thermal solutions for the Space industry.

Our partner is seeking a Product Assurance Engineer to ensure that the project design, control, methods, and techniques are meeting the customer, company, and regulatory requirements.  

Key Responsibilities for the Product Assurance Engineer:

• Developing and implementing the product assurance plan.
• Ensuring that processes are in place for parts, materials and EEE components.
• Ensuring that Reliability, Availability, Maintainability and Safety (RAMS) requirements are in place.
• Overseeing the configuration management for the products.
• Preparing and managing RFD’s, RFA’s and PAD’s
• Working closely with customers, ensuring requirements are being met.
• Chairing of review boards: MPCB, PCB, RCB, MRR, IRR, TRR, TRB and DRB.
• Managing non-conformances and chairing the Non-conformance Review Board (NRB).

Key Skills & Experience for the Product Assurance Engineer:

• Bachelor degree educated.
• A logical thinker, that is process-oriented with a high attention to detail.
• Ability to work across projects with high levels of workload.
• Experience overseeing product assurance across an entire project from proposal to production.
• Able to overview the whole production process from raw materials to system integration.
• Experience in customer and regulatory requirements management.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Good communicator with all levels of the company, suppliers and customers.
• Knowledge and experience with:
  • Materials and manufacturing processes
  • Verification processes / testing
  • Electrical, Electronic and Electro-mechanical (EEE) components
• Fluent in the English language, both verbal and in writing. Speaking in Dutch language would be preferred.

The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the Schengen Area.

This opportunity is an onsite position near Roosendaal, The Netherlands.

Holt Executive are partnered Netherlands based supplier of AOCS, Propulsion, Avionics, and Thermal solutions for the Space industry.

Our partner is seeking a Program & Industrialization Manager to take the lead in the management and industrialization of a new propulsion system program. This role focusses on excellence, from both a development and customer perspective ensuring on time, on quality, and on cost delivery.

Key Responsibilities for the Program & Industrialization Manager:

• Overseeing customer requirements ensuring that contractual agreements in terms of Compliance, Risk, Schedule, Quality and Cost (Budget) are being met.
• Overarching responsibility for one, or multiple projects, spanning planning, definition, quality and profitability.
• Drive the industrialization of the product line whilst implementing an operational excellence mindset and vision.
• Constantly be thinking about continuously improve the overall project performance in line with the KPI’s.
• Preparation of proposals, with input from the wider team for specific expertise areas or volumes.
• Monthly status reporting during the Project Status Review (PSR).
• Build a strong and effective organization by selecting, training, appraising, developing and motivating the team.
• Keeping up to date with the market and potential opportunities.

Key Skills & Experience for the Program & Industrialization Manager:

• 5+ years’ experience in a Project Management role within the space industry.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Project Management role in space industry.
• Experience in management of multiple projects simultaneously.
• Skilled in operational excellence implementation.
• Experience in introduction and ramp-up of new products in production.
• Experience in scaling businesses, optimizing processes, streamlining resources, and ensuring quality.
• Experience in financial management and reporting, including familiarity with ERP and planning software.
• Strong communication skills, ability to reflect and knows how to motivate others.
• Proficiency in (technical) English (C2). Intermediate in Dutch (B1).
• Driver’s license and willingness to travel.

The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the Schengen Area.

This opportunity is an onsite position near Roosendaal, The Netherlands.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced System Engineer to take technical ownership of chemical propulsion subsystems for spacecraft, from initial concept and design to delivery. You will play a key role in the development of propulsion products for satellites, supporting the full lifecycle from initial concept to delivery, working alongside design, manufacturing, and testing teams to ensure customer requirements are met.

In this position, you’ll be responsible for overseeing technical trade-offs, design reviews, system analyses, supplier management, and testing activities. You will contribute to technical documentation, lead verification activities, and act as the technical point of contact for both internal teams and external customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead technical decisions and trade-offs for propulsion subsystems
• Perform functional analyses, system design reviews, and oversee mechanical, structural, and electronics design
• Support supplier management, manufacturing, assembly, integration, and testing processes
• Prepare technical documentation, verification matrices, compliance reports, and test procedures
• Provide hands-on support during test campaigns and non-standard product activities
• Act as the primary technical liaison for customer interactions

Skills Required:

• MSc in Aerospace, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or similar
• 3+ years’ experience as a System Engineer working on chemical propulsion subsystems
• Solid understanding of fluid system design, operations, and testing
• Knowledge of mechanical systems, structural/thermal analyses, and space engineering standards
• Strong analytical abilities and excellent technical communication skills
• Proficiency in English (C1 level)
• Applicants must have, or be eligible for, EU work authorization

Desirable:

• Familiarity with ECSS standards and space design processes (EQSR, PDR, CDR, etc.)
• Knowledge of spaceflight component markets and current technology trends
• Hands-on testing experience at component and system levels
• Supplier management experience
• Dutch language skills (B1 level) and willingness to travel occasionally

What’s On Offer:

• A varied and technically challenging role, close to hardware development
• Opportunity to deliver innovative solutions to the global space market
• Generous holiday allowance
• International working environment
• Relocation package can be provided

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Datacenter Engineer to support the build, maintenance, and operational management of cutting-edge test and development lab environments. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in Linux and Windows system administration, networking, and virtualization, who enjoys working hands-on with hardware and infrastructure in a highly technical environment.

You’ll be part of a team delivering reliable, compliant, and operational labs that support developers, test teams, and external customers across mobility, satellite, and wireless communication sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install and configure hardware (servers, switches, routers, PDUs), rack and run cables
• Run, label, and dress cabling for interconnected systems
• Linux and Windows system administration, including patching and security
• Maintain virtualized environments (VMware, KVM, etc.)
• Implement network monitoring, management, and security protocols
• Create and maintain diagrams, documentation, and operational guides
• Troubleshoot technical issues, providing support to teams and customers
• Identify opportunities for automation and develop supporting scripts/tools

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience supporting enterprise datacenter environments
• Strong background in Linux and Windows system administration
• Knowledge of networking protocols, routing, ports, and firewalls
• Experience with virtualization platforms and supporting hardware (Dell/HP servers, NetApp storage, etc.)
• Hands-on ability to run and terminate cables in a lab environment
• Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across technical and geographically distributed teams

Desirable Skills:

• Technical degree in Engineering, Computing, Networking, or similar
• Certifications (Linux+, Network+, Cisco, Juniper, AWS)
• Satellite or wireless communications experience
• Familiarity with avionics systems and cabling standards
• Scripting experience (Python, JavaScript, REST)
• Experience with automation and containerization tools (Git, Jenkins, Puppet, Ansible, Docker)

This is a hybrid role with regular on-site work required and occasional international travel. An excellent opportunity to contribute to advanced infrastructure supporting global mobility and satellite communications.

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.
 
They require a Senior Systems Engineering Specialist – Communication Systems to play a crucial role in developing a revolutionary end-to-end satellite communication system. You’ll collaborate with experts across disciplines to design and define their system’s architecture.
 
Key Responsibilities for the Senior Systems Engineering Specialist – Communication Systems:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system architecture, system requirements, and network element specifications.
• Craft key aspects of the system, including communication protocols, resource allocation mechanisms, network entry mechanisms, management systems, and more.
• Lead and guide junior engineers, fostering their growth and expertise.
• Document the system architecture comprehensively for optimal performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with the System Integration and Test team for seamless integration of all system elements.
• Identify and manage technical risks related to the system design and develop mitigation strategies to stay ahead of industry trends.
• Contribute innovative ideas and collaborate with external partners for project success.

Key Education & Experience for the Senior Systems Engineering Specialist – Communication Systems: 

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in satellite system architecture and design.
• Strong experience in Payload technology, and Radio Frequency (RF) engineering.
• Strong knowledge of satellite communication protocols, orbital mechanics, and space systems. Ideally with experience in software-defined satellite communication payloads.
• Familiarity with regulatory bodies and space industry standards.
• Must be a US or Canadian Citizen.

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 Senior Systems Engineering Specialist – Communication Systems opportunity, we encourage you to apply now!