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Senior Flight Dynamics Engineer
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 Senior Flight Dynamics Engineer to be involved in critical missions, involving complex manoeuvres, approaching, and docking satellites and avoiding debris. The appointee will experience a range of orbital environments and scenarios as the company perform not only the standard operational lifecycle but also rendezvous, docking and separation activities. The role will include the design, development, testing and operations of the complete Flight Dynamics suite.
The company offer hybrid working and flexible hours, and 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 Senior Flight Dynamics Engineer:
- Define flight dynamics requirements.
- Participate in the design of the Flight Dynamics Systems.
- Develop algorithms and software for specific FDS modules.
- Be responsible for SSA processes: conjunction warning assessment, and collision avoidance planning, execution and evaluation.
- Plan, support the execution of and evaluate the performance of, spacecraft orbital and attitude manoeuvres.
- Support the design of the Ground Segment Concept of operations.
- Perform required mission and system analysis studies, preparation of technical notes and attendance at technical meetings.
- Perform routine and critical real-time operations.
- Participate in 24/7 shifts (for mission phases) and on-call rotations, such that safe and efficient operations are ensured on a 24/7 basis.
Skills & Experience required by the Senior Flight Dynamics Engineer:
- Right to work in the UK and eligible for a Security Clearance application (Mandatory).
- University degree in aeronautics, computer science, software engineering, mathematics or relevant science discipline.
- 5+ years’ commercial Space flight dynamics experience.
- Experience in using simulation software MATLAB or similar.
- Experience with Mission Analysis & requirements definition.
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 Senior Flight Dynamics Engineer opportunity, we encourage you to apply now!
Senior Simulation Engineer
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 tackle the growing problem of orbital space debris.
Their missions rely on powerful satellite simulators for validating and preparing the mission operations. They require a Senior Simulation Engineer to be instrumental in the future development of an innovative satellite servicing spacecraft by developing state-of-the-art simulators, with responsibilities across the whole lifecycle from design and development to testing and deployment.
Responsibilities for the Senior Simulation Engineer:
- Design, development, integration, validation, deployment and ongoing maintenance of spacecraft simulation software
- Provide technical expertise as Subject Matter Expert regarding simulator development
- Develop and integrate spacecraft simulation software based on client’s requirements
- Validate, configure, and deploy simulation software
- Perform maintenance activities on simulators to ensure highest availability to users
Experience required by the Senior Simulation Engineer:
- University degree in Computer Science, Electronics, or other STEM discipline
- Minimum 5+ years of space industry experience in modelling and simulation of digital electronics (processors, memory, FPGA) and interfaces/buses (CANBus, RS422, RS485, SpaceWire)
- Minimum 5+ years of industry experience in software development using C/C++ , real-time software development, preferably using modelling and simulation technologies
- Experience with SMP2 and SIMULUS Suite and/or other spacecraft simulation frameworks
- Experience with an emulation suite, preferably ESOC Emulator Suite or TEMU
Benefits
- Opportunity to work with a highly talented, diverse & dynamic international team with cutting edge technology
- Flexible working
- Hybrid working
- 25 days holiday + 8 days Bank Holiday
- Life insurance and long-term sick pay
- Private healthcare (taxable benefit)
If your skills and experience match this Senior Simulation Engineer opportunity, we encourage you to apply by sending your CV to info@holtexecutive.com
Senior Ground Systems Engineer
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!
Marketing Assistant
Holt Executive are proud to be working with a growing company who empower satellites with next-gen agility and aim to become the leader in satellite attitude control by 2030. They are seeking a Marketing Manager to join our dynamic, multidimensional team. You’ll collaborate on cutting-edge projects, from motion control technologies to space mission innovations. This is a part-time position (50% a week).
What They Offer:
- Opportunity to work with a passionate and diverse team
- A pivotal role in scalable space solutions
- Competitive salary and growth opportunities
Skills:
- You have previous experience leading marketing campaigns
- Arranging company events
- Attending relevant space & aerospace events
- Creating online marketing campaigns
Who They Hire:
They hire people who are not averse to taking risks – they do not hold back their employees in any way when those risky initiatives fail. They don’t hire people for a specific task and will not hemmed in by role definition or organizational structure. Their team members are encouraged to test their own ideas and they are looking for people who don’t keep quiet when they disagree with something, people who get bored easily and need to discover and learn a lot. They aim at hiring people who are multidimensional, combining technical depth with business savvy and creative flair.
Bid Manager
Holt Executive are proud to be working with a growing company who empower satellites with next-gen agility and aim to become the leader in satellite attitude control by 2030. They are seeking an innovative Bid Manager to join our dynamic, multidimensional team. You’ll collaborate on cutting-edge projects, from motion control technologies to space mission innovations.
What They Offer:
- Opportunity to work with a passionate and diverse team
- A pivotal role in scalable space solutions
- Competitive salary and growth opportunities
Skills:
- You can engage on a technical level with project stakeholder & team members (i.e. understand the key drivers of a technical task, help trading off solutions & alternatives, support the compromises & decision making with engineers)
- You thrive in the dynamic environment of a small company (< 20 people) where decisions can be made quickly with the founders and the team.
- You are willing grow in the company as it expand internationally and help setup teams abroad.
- Write successful bids for ESA and European Commission
- Experience within the space sector
Who They Hire:
They hire people who are not averse to taking risks – they do not hold back their employees in any way when those risky initiatives fail. They don’t hire people for a specific task and will not hemmed in by role definition or organizational structure. Their team members are encouraged to test their own ideas and they are looking for people who don’t keep quiet when they disagree with something, people who get bored easily and need to discover and learn a lot. They aim at hiring people who are multidimensional, combining technical depth with business savvy and creative flair.
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B2G Business Development & Sales
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Holt Executive are proud to be working with a growing company who empower satellites with next-gen agility and aim to become the leader in satellite attitude control by 2030. They are seeking an innovative B2G Business Development & Sales Manager to join our dynamic, multidimensional team. You’ll collaborate on cutting-edge projects, from motion control technologies to space mission innovations.
What They Offer:
- Opportunity to work with a passionate and diverse team
- A pivotal role in scalable space solutions
- Competitive salary and growth opportunities
Skills:
- You can engage on a technical level with project stakeholder & team members (i.e. understand the key drivers of a technical task, help trading off solutions & alternatives, support the compromises & decision making with engineers)
- You thrive in the dynamic environment of a small company (< 20 people) where decisions can be made quickly with the founders and the team.
- You are willing grow in the company as it expand internationally and help setup teams abroad.
- Experience within the space sector
Who They Hire:
They hire people who are not averse to taking risks – they do not hold back their employees in any way when those risky initiatives fail. They don’t hire people for a specific task and will not hemmed in by role definition or organizational structure. Their team members are encouraged to test their own ideas and they are looking for people who don’t keep quiet when they disagree with something, people who get bored easily and need to discover and learn a lot. They aim at hiring people who are multidimensional, combining technical depth with business savvy and creative flair.
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Bid Manager/Business Development Manager
Holt Executive are proud to be working with a growing company who empower satellites with next-gen agility and aim to become the leader in satellite attitude control by 2030. They are seeking an innovative B2B Business Development & Sales Manager to join our dynamic, multidimensional team. You’ll collaborate on cutting-edge projects, from motion control technologies to space mission innovations.
What They Offer:
- Opportunity to work with a passionate and diverse team
- A pivotal role in scalable space solutions
- Competitive salary and growth opportunities
Skills:
- You can engage on a technical level with project stakeholder & team members (i.e. understand the key drivers of a technical task, help trading off solutions & alternatives, support the compromises & decision making with engineers)
- You thrive in the dynamic environment of a small company (< 20 people) where decisions can be made quickly with the founders and the team.
- You are willing grow in the company as it expand internationally and help setup teams abroad.
- Experience within the space sector
Who They Hire:
They hire people who are not averse to taking risks – they do not hold back their employees in any way when those risky initiatives fail. They don’t hire people for a specific task and will not hemmed in by role definition or organizational structure. Their team members are encouraged to test their own ideas and they are looking for people who don’t keep quiet when they disagree with something, people who get bored easily and need to discover and learn a lot. They aim at hiring people who are multidimensional, combining technical depth with business savvy and creative flair.
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Junior/Graduate System Engineer
Holt Executive are proud to be working with a growing company who empower satellites with next-gen agility and aim to become the leader in satellite attitude control by 2030. They are seeking an innovative Junior Space Systems Engineer to join our dynamic, multidimensional team. You’ll collaborate on cutting-edge projects, from motion control technologies to space mission innovations.
What They Offer:
- Opportunity to work with a passionate and diverse team
- A pivotal role in scalable space solutions
- Competitive salary and growth opportunities
Skills:
- Bachelors or Masters Degree within Space, Aerospace, Systems or Mechanical Engineering
- Knowledge of MATLAB and SOLIDWORKS
Who They Hire:
They hire people who are not averse to taking risks – they do not hold back their employees in any way when those risky initiatives fail. They don’t hire people for a specific task and will not hemmed in by role definition or organizational structure. Their team members are encouraged to test their own ideas and they are looking for people who don’t keep quiet when they disagree with something, people who get bored easily and need to discover and learn a lot. They aim at hiring people who are multidimensional, combining technical depth with business savvy and creative flair.
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Business Development Manager
Holt Executive are partnered with a New Space Startup that are at the cutting edge of robotic technology that enables safe and affordable labor in space.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Business Development Manager to lead their sales strategy and drive growth within the space industry.
The Business Development Manager will support the strategic planning and the leadership of bids and proposals for both the US Government and commercial markets. Working closely with the engineering team, you will build and maintain relationships and spot opportunities for expansion through technology demonstrations of real robotic systems in both terrestrial and space environments.
Key Responsibilities for the Business Development Manager:
- Developing and executing key and innovative business strategies for the space and defense industries.
- Run in-depth market research, including hypothesis setting, market surveys, and quantitative/qualitative analysis.
- Be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders in NASA, DoD, other US government agencies, and commercial space companies.
- Oversee and manage relationships, lead negotiations, and generate sales with key customers.
- Use your consultative selling approach, ensuring you bring together technical experts and partners to shape solutions with the customers requirements at the forefront.
- End-to-end agreement structures and negotiations, from contextual understanding of business challenges to the design and pricing of service proposals.
Key Skills & Experience Required by the Business Development Manager:
- Bachelor’s degree or advanced in science and/or engineering.
- 3+ years of professional experience in business development or sales, with a track record of strong performance and results.
- Experience in business development or sales of service products, as well as hardware products.
- Experience in sales efforts directed at government agencies such as NASA and DoD.
- Strong strategic thinking, business planning, and market research hands-on skills
- Extensive experience in sales of high-value robotics or aerospace products.
- Must be willing to travel approx. 30%, including to customer locations and other stakeholder locations.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
This opportunity is an onsite role, with travel expected.
If your skills and experience match this Business Development Manager opportunity, we encourage you to apply by sending your CV now!
2nd Line Support
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.
They are seeking a 2nd Line Support to maximise service availability. This role involves actively monitoring network and system performance and responding to any degradation or outages. The business services include maritime distress systems and global IP backbone networks. You will be responsible for initiating, coordinating, logging, and reporting all restoration activities.
This 2nd Line Support opportunity requires working a 24×7 shift rotation, averaging 37 hours per week. You must be willing to relocate to Burum, Netherlands, or live within a reasonable commuting distance, with access to your own car.
Key Responsibilities for the 2nd Line Support:
- Continuously monitor system performance and initiate recovery actions in response to hazardous conditions, service degradation, or outages.
- Track the progress of distress traffic within the network and ensure timely delivery to Maritime Rescue and Coordination Centres (MRCC).
- Monitor various IP networks for security threats and perform initial analysis.
- Review system log files and conduct regular system and service checks to ensure reliability.
- Communicate planned and unplanned activities to both internal and external stakeholders.
- Provide second-line technical support to customers.
- Prepare and deliver performance reports to management.
- Ensure accurate and thorough shift handovers.
- Maintain a detailed logbook of all NCC activities.
- Keep monitoring tools, processes, and procedures current.
- Assist engineers with installation and configuration tasks.
Key Skills and Experience Required by the 2nd Line Support:
- Technical education in electronics, telecommunications, or IT from a technical college (Dutch MBO+/HBO).
- Proficient verbal and written communication skills in English is required, and Dutch language skills are a plus.
- CCNA Routing and Switching certification is required.
- Familiarity with Satellite and GSM Telecom technologies.
- Ability to analyse and prioritise tasks under pressure.
- Structured, analytical, and efficient approach to problem-solving.
- Strong focus on internal and external customers.
- Effective interpersonal skills for team collaboration.
- Excellent reporting abilities.
- Good understanding of ITIL principles.
- Experience with operating systems (Windows, Linux, Unix, VMS).
- Familiarity with network monitoring tools.
- Experience in providing training.
- You will be required to have a high level of confidentiality regarding operational information.
If your skills and experience match this exciting 2nd Line Support opportunity, we encourage you to apply now!
