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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.

Are you an experienced Electronics Engineer ready to lead and innovate?

Holt Executive are partnered with a leading design and manufacturing business that specialises in electro-optics and supplies to a variety of markets across the globe.

Our partner is seeking a Principal Electronics Engineer to help lead electronics design within a team of 15 engineers, providing significant experience and insight to project development and acting as a role model for less experienced engineers, engaging in substantial R&D developments and analytical research.

The role is anticipated to be dual Electrical and Electronic, with the following definitions:

• Electronics Engineer providing expertise of circuit design, components, and PCB technology. Working in technology areas of EMC, Power Management, Servo Control, processor interfacing and communications.
• Electrical Engineer providing expertise in the realms of power and signal transmission over wired medium with ability to define and objectively review an overall architecture, including power management, system wiring and knowledge of production processes.

Key Responsibilities for the Principal Electronics Engineer:

• The role will often include leading headline projects for the business and will be expected to set the standards of good engineering practice, leading by example, and often be seen as an expert in their given field. The Principal Engineer is expected to proactively review and enhance engineering processes, with inherent drive and passion for innovating all aspects of work.
• Regular communication with senior management, directors and key customers, and often helping to support development of bids, proposals and acquisition of new business.
• Take a lead role in developing or enhancing technology within the business, providing subject matter expertise for technology areas and apply these to R&D development activities or projects.
• Take technical leadership of multi-disciplined projects, with ability to foster a culture a systematic approach.
• Take a line management supporting role to support other engineers as part of a smaller sub team overseeing development, training and support needs.

Key Skills & Experience for the Principal Electronics Engineer:

• Strong degree in a related discipline accredited by the IET.
• Typically, 10 years relevant experience expected.
• Experience of leading and supervising projects or people.
• Solid all-round theoretical and practical understanding of electronics designs.
• Ability to complete analysis-based activities i.e. (circuit emulation, performance, or power budgets).
• Ability to highlight key project risks, schedules, mitigations and identify critical design activities.
• Overall awareness of the full project lifecycle ranging from bids through to continuing customer support.
• A proven track record of innovation-based approaches to all aspects of engineering/leadership.
• Ability to investigate and fault find technical problems at PCB or system level, with capability to identify root cause or procedural reforms.

Company Benefits:

• 37.5 hour working week.
• Lunchtime finishes on a Friday.
• 28 days annual leave.
• Christmas closure.
• Group pension plan – matched contributions up to 5%.
• Income protection scheme and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Employee Help@Hand service gives you and your family access to 4 key services including remote GP service, second opinion, mental health pathway service and physiotherapy consultations.
• Life assurance policy, including bereavement counselling and probate helpline.
• Company shares incentive plan and save-as-you-earn scheme.
• Group electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.

Security Clearance Requirements:

Due to the nature of the business, applicants need to be able to obtain UK Security Clearance as a mandated requirement. Therefore, if successful, you will need to provide proof of identity, employment history and right to work in the UK, along with proof of UK residency for at least five years.

If your skills and experience match this Principal Electronics Engineer opportunity, we encourage you to apply now!

Join our client and leverage your expertise and leadership in electronics design to make a significant impact!

Holt Executive is partnered with a leading electro-optics design and manufacturing business, seeking a Senior Electronics Engineer to join their expanding Engineering team. If you are passionate about innovation and leadership in electronics design, this role is for you.

As a Senior Electronics Engineer, you will play a key role in developing cutting-edge electronics and leading a talented team. Your expertise will drive innovation, ensuring high standards of engineering practice and project success.

Key Responsibilities for the Senior Electronics Engineer:

• Expertise in circuit design, components, and PCB technology.
• Work in EMC, Power Management, Servo Control, processor interfacing, and communications.
• Define and review overall architecture, including power management and system wiring.
• Lead by example, setting standards for good engineering practices.
• Drive innovation within the department, regularly communicating with senior management, customers, and stakeholders.
• Lead the development or enhancement of technology, providing subject matter expertise for R&D projects.
• Technical leadership of multi-disciplined projects, fostering a systematic approach and delivering solutions to customers.
• Provide insights into resource planning and support other engineers through training and development.

 
Key Skills and Experience for the Senior Electronics Engineer:

• Strong degree in a related discipline accredited by the IET, with typically 6 years of relevant experience.
• Proven experience in leading or supervising projects or teams.
• Solid theoretical and practical understanding of electrical and electronic designs.
• Ability to perform analysis-based activities such as circuit emulation and power budgets.
• Capability to assess and highlight key project risks and design activities.
• Awareness of the full project lifecycle from bid development to customer support.
• Proven track record of innovation-based approaches in engineering and leading, managing, or mentoring engineers.
• Ability to investigate and fault-find technical problems at PCB or system level.
• Experience with Embedded Software Design, including ARM/KEIL.
• Knowledge of EMC to military standards and managing issues at architecture and embedded levels.
• Understanding of motors and drive technology, with skills in control systems analysis.
• Proficiency in analysis and simulation tools such as Python, MATLAB, Simulink, LT-Spice, Simetrix.
• Familiarity with management tools like JIRA, Confluence, MS Project.
• Expertise in PCB design tools such as Altium, Cadence OrCAD.
• Familiarity with design resilience techniques like Failure Mode Effects Analysis.
• Awareness of Lightning Direct and Indirect Effects.

 Company Benefits:

• 37.5-hour work week with lunchtime finishes on Fridays.
• 28 days annual leave and Christmas closure.
• Employee Help@Hand Service providing access to remote GP services, second opinions, mental health support, and physiotherapy consultations.
• Life Assurance Policy, including Bereavement Counselling and Probate Helpline.
• Company Share Incentive Plan and Save as You Earn Scheme.
• Wellbeing initiatives, including access to the Aviva Wellbeing App and regular wellbeing activities.
• Employee discount scheme, including access to a wellbeing hub.
• Excellent Learning & Development opportunities.

 
Security Clearance Requirements:
Due to the nature of our business, our staff need to be able to obtain UK Security Clearance as a mandated requirement. Therefore, if successful, you will need to provide proof of identity, employment history and right to work in the UK, along with proof of UK residency for at least five years.

If your skills and experience match this exciting Senior Electronics Engineer opportunity, we encourage you to apply now!

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!

Holt Executive are partnered with a leading design and manufacturing business with a cutting-edge product range that aids specific customer requirements, servicing a variety of markets across the globe including the Defence and Surveillance industries.

They require a Field Service Engineer to provide field support to customers worldwide ensuring the stable operation of hardware & software products. This will involve installing, configuring, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing all products and systems, which includes fire control systems, Naval electro-optical surveillance systems and land/vehicle surveillance systems.

Key Responsibilities for the Field Service Engineer:

• Offsite repairs to products and systems, and installation of new products at customer sites.
• After sales support and servicing to customers.
• Generating post site visit reports to include any recommendations and/or future actions.
• Strip-down / survey, repair, and test allocated customer repair returns.
• Testing and evaluating potential new equipment, sensors/cameras etc.
• Preparation of risk assessments and SSOW’s for installation/commissioning activities.
• Lead (as required) in-house Factory Acceptance Testing (FATs) and other customer activities.

Key Skills & Experience for the Field Service Engineer:

• Experience of complex systems maintenance with electrical and mechanical assembly tools.
• Electronics knowledge, including microcontrollers, with an understanding of basic control theory.
• Competent mechanical and electro-mechanical skills and understanding.
• A strong understanding and proficiency with electrical, mechanical, PC architecture, and software skills including problem diagnosis, software loading and updates.
• Comfortable working in exposed or adverse conditions at land and sea, including working at heights and with large heavy equipment.
• Must be willing to travel worldwide at sometimes short notice, working extended hours as necessary (company compensation policy applies).
• Clean driving licence with class C1 is desirable for driving company test vehicle.

Company Benefits:

• 37.5 hour working week. Company Compensation Policy applies to overtime hours.
• Lunchtime finishes on a Friday.
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Christmas closure.
• Group pension plan – matched contributions up to 5%.
• Income protection scheme and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Employee Help@Hand service gives you and your family access to 4 key services including remote GP service, second opinion, mental health pathway service and physiotherapy consultations.
• Life assurance policy, including bereavement counselling and probate helpline.
• Company shares incentive plan and save-as-you-earn scheme.
• Group electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.

Security Clearance Requirements:

Due to the nature of the business, applicants need to be able to obtain UK Security Clearance as a mandated requirement. Therefore, if successful, you will need to provide proof of identity, employment history and right to work in the UK, along with proof of UK residency for at least five years.

If your skills and experience match this Field Service Engineer opportunity, we encourage you to apply now!

Holt Executive are partnered with an innovative IT solutions company that develops spacecraft software and IT systems and provides Earth observation service.

They require a Systems Engineer to outline the technical specifications of the ground control system, ensuring it meets the specific needs of the space mission.

Key Responsibilities for the Systems Engineer:

• Define ground segment specifications and analyse interfaces including flight elements.
• Participate in the ground segment definition and design.
• Define integration and validation plans at a system level.
• Drive trade-off analysis and propose technical choices.
• Collaborate with our customers to find the perfect solutions for their needs.
• Interact with space agencies, customers, and sub-contractors in exciting space projects.
• Iterate with the software development team.

Key Skills and Experience for the Systems Engineer:

• Master’s degree in one of the following fields: Aerospace Engineering, computer science, Physics Engineering, or related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in system and/or software engineering in a similar technical environment. A few years of experience in project management is also an advantage.
• A solid knowledge of technical English.
• An interest in the space sector.
• Knowledge and experience with a number of the ground segment applicable IT programming languages or technologies such as Python, Java, Micro-services architecture, Cloud technology.
• An experience in space mission ground systems is a real asset.

Benefits: Permanent employees 

• Competitive Salary
• Company Car (Private & Professional use)
• Car fuel card (Private & Professional use)
• Health Insurance
• Meal vouchers
• Pension 

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