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Holt Executive are partnered with a leading electro-optics design and manufacturing business, which is seeking a Systems Engineer to join their growing Systems Engineering team.

The successful Systems Engineer will be responsible for systems engineering tasks. This includes ensuring the system meets customer needs by guaranteeing a cohesive design that integrates mechanical, electrical, and software aspects.

Key Responsibilities for the Systems Engineer:

• Requirements Capture and management.
• Functional and Physical Systems Architecture Design and Definition.
• System Modelling.
• Development of Engineering Management Plans (Safety Management, Test Integration & Acceptance, Technical Risk
• Management).
• Gathering of verification evidence for System Requirements.
• Creation of Procurement Specifications for sub-systems and components.
• Writing test specifications.
• Conducting Design reviews.
• Environmental Qualification Plans (EMC, Temperature, Shock & Vibration).

Key Skills and Experience for the Systems Engineer:

Essential

• A relevant degree in Engineering or physical sciences.
• 1 -3 years’ systems engineering experience in a defence engineering (or similar) company.
• Proficient in the use of requirements management tools (DOORS, Visure or R4J).
• Work package management in JIRA.
• Proficient in Report Writing.

Desirable

• A good degree in Engineering or physical sciences.
• 1 to 3 years of systems engineering experience in a defence engineering (or similar) company.
• Proficient in the use of requirements management tools (DOORS, Visure or R4J).
• Work package management in JIRA.
• Proficient in Report Writing.

Company Benefits:

• 37.5 hour working week and lunchtime finishes on a Friday.
• 28 days annual leave and Christmas closure.
• Employee Help@Hand Service gives you and your family access to four 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 Share Incentive Plan and Save as You Earn Scheme.
• Wellbeing initiatives, including access to the Aviva Wellbeing App and the addition of mental health support for all employees plus regular activities across all sites to support and promote well-being.
• Employee discounts scheme (including access to an additional wellbeing hub).
• Excellent Learning & Development opportunities.

If your skills and experience match this Systems Engineer opportunity, we encourage you to apply by sending your CV to info@holtexecutive.com 

Join a Leading Electro-Optics Company as a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer in West Sussex

Holt Executive are partnered with a leading electro-optics design and manufacturing business, which is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their skilled engineering team to collaborate on designing and building innovative systems.

Key Responsibilities for the Senior Mechanical Design Engineer:

• Innovative design skills in electro-mechanical mechanisms and precision machinery.
• Technical lead within a small, mixed-discipline, project design team to produce quality design solutions in line with cost, time, and quality requirements.
• Lead in the creation of designs in 3D CAD using SolidWorks software.
• Lead and work in collaboration with the team to perform classical engineering analysis on designs, including stress, fatigue & vibration using conventional analysis and computer simulation.
• Perform lab testing for verification and conformance of design outputs to meet the design inputs.
• Be responsible for leading and developing engineering reports to support new product designs, failure investigation and any other formal documentation to support customer requirements.
• Coordinate with wider engineering teams to integrate electronic, control and drive systems into equipment designs.
• Provide support for the production, test, and field engineering teams. Support the sales teams with bids and quotations.
• Work with project managers and sales teams to provide time estimates for design activities and keep appraised of progress.
• Support and assist the Sales Team in producing proposals and quotations/sales literature.
• Take the lead with responsibility for the timely delivery of outputs within defined deadlines.

Key Skills and Experience for the Senior Mechanical Design Engineer:

Essential

• Experience in the design of complex mechanisms and structures.
• Proven experience in the design of systems from original concept design, produced from a specification, through to production in a lead role.
• Ability to analyse the loads on, and design solutions for drive mechanisms and motor systems.
• Understand the application of machining, casting, fabrication, and moulding techniques.
• Have experience in the use of a 3D CAD system (ideally SolidWorks).
• Strong understanding of the technical work being conducted and related activities.
• Ability to lead the technical activities of a project design team, controlling workload and design output.

Desirable 

• Experience in designing for use in harsh environments.
• Experience working in the Defence or related sectors, particularly in R&D and manufacturing, such as scientific equipment manufacturers, special purpose machine builders or high-end customisation companies.
• Experience and knowledge of coaching in support of talent development within the team.
• Previous experience in a similar level position in a ‘Senior’ level role, preferably in a small or medium-sized company and/or relevant business model.

Company Benefits:

• 37.5 hour working week and lunchtime finishes on a Friday.
• 28 days annual leave and Christmas closure.
• 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 Share Incentive Plan and Save as You Earn Scheme.
• Wellbeing initiatives, including access to the Aviva Wellbeing App and the addition of mental health support for all employees plus regular activities across all sites to support and promote well-being.
• Employee discounts scheme (including access to an additional wellbeing hub).
• Excellent Learning & Development opportunities.

If your skills and experience match this Senior Mechanical Design Engineer opportunity, we encourage you to apply by sending your CV to info@holtexecutive.com 

Join a Leading Electro-Optics Company as a Mechanical Design Engineer in West Sussex

Holt Executive are partnered with a leading electro-optics design and manufacturing business, which is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their skilled engineering team to collaborate on designing and building innovative systems.

Key Responsibilities for the Mechanical Design Engineer:

• Work with the team to perform classical engineering analysis on designs including stress, fatigue & vibration using conventional analysis and computer simulation.
• Produce detailed engineering and assembly drawings for manufacturing and perform lab testing for verification and conformance of design outputs to meet the design inputs.
• Assist with developing engineering reports to support new product designs, failure investigation and any other formal documentation to support customer requirements.
• Liaise with wider engineering teams to integrate electronic, control and drive systems into equipment designs.
• Have experience of working within a closely integrated, mixed-discipline, project design team to produce quality design solutions in line with cost, time, and quality requirements.
• Provide support for the production, test, and field engineering teams. Support the sales teams with bids and quotations.
• Assist with creating designs in 3D CAD using SolidWorks software.

Key Skills and Experience for the Mechanical Design Engineer:

Essential

• Have more than 2 years of experience working in an engineering role.
• Have experience in the design of complex mechanisms and structures for use in harsh environments – preferably in the defence industry.
• Have proven experience in the design of systems from original concept design, produced from a specification, through to production.
• Can analyse the loads on, and design solutions for, items such as gear drives bearings and motors.
• Be able to demonstrate an understanding of the application of machining, casting, fabrication, and moulding techniques.  Have experience in the use of the SolidWorks CAD system.
• Ability to consult with customers verbally and in writing effectively, producing reports and participating in formal design reviews.

Desirable 

• Have experience designing equipment for use in harsh environments.
• Experience working in the Defence or related sectors, particularly in R&D and manufacturing, such as scientific equipment manufacturers, special purpose machine builders or high-end customisation companies.
• Have more than 5 years of experience working in an engineering role.

 Company Benefits:

• 37.5 hour working week and lunchtime finishes on a Friday.
• 28 days annual leave and Christmas closure.
• 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 Share Incentive Plan and Save as You Earn Scheme.
• Wellbeing initiatives, including access to the Aviva Wellbeing App and the addition of mental health support for all employees plus regular activities across all sites to support and promote well-being.
• Employee discounts scheme (including access to an additional wellbeing hub).
• Excellent Learning & Development opportunities.

If your skills and experience match this Mechanical Design Engineer opportunity, we encourage you to apply by sending your CV to info@holtexecutive.com 

Holt Executive are partnered with a leading design and manufacturing business who are seeking a Senior Land Sales Manager.

The Senior Land Sales Manager will lead and manage business acquisition for the land sector and collaborate closely with the Bids and Proposals team to secure the Land sector’s order intake budget, aligned with the overall company budget.

Key Responsibilities for the Senior Land Sales Manager:

• Identification of new business opportunities in the Land sector
• Qualification of new opportunities according to fit with company strategy, capability requirements, competition, resource availability and PWin.
• Develop and maintain a strong and healthy pipeline of Land sector prospects and opportunities.
• Funnel management of Land order pipeline
• Assume accountability for specific bids and proposals and provide the ‘voice of the customer’.
• Develop strong relationships with key land prime contractors, systems integrators and end users in the UK, Europe and internationally.
• Provide Land sector contributions for the company strategy and investment cases.
• Provide Land sector input to company sales forecasts and budgets.
• Present summaries of new Land prospects and opportunities to the Senior Leadership Team for review and decision.
• Capture and disseminate relevant competitor and market intelligence for the Land Sector.
• Manage and develop the Land Sales Manager.
• Lead or play a role in non-Land campaigns and bids when necessary.
• Operate in compliance with Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policies, including with all partners and company representatives.

Key Skills & Experience for the Senior Land Sales Manager:

Essential

• Track record of success in previous sales or business development roles in the defence industry.
• Good knowledge of the UK, European and international land sectors
• Strong team player with a collaborative mindset.
• Strategic thinker, who recognizes business opportunities and their potential impact on the overall business.
• Direct experience operating in the international defence markets.
• Ability to work well under pressure and on several simultaneous opportunities and campaigns.
• Strong customer relationship-building skills and understanding and appreciation of their challenges.
• Broad understanding of emerging technologies (software, hardware, network) and their potential relevance to products & services.
• Ability to always maintain and operate with high ethical standards.

Desirable 

• Direct experience in selling or working with sensor systems.
• Line management of junior colleagues.

Company Benefits:

• 37.5 hour working week and lunchtime finishes on a Friday.
• 28 days annual leave & Christmas closure.
• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements.
• Group pension plan – matched contributions up to 5%.
• 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 Share Incentive Plan and Save as You Earn Scheme.
• Wellbeing initiatives, including access to the Aviva Wellbeing App and the addition of mental health support for all employees plus regular activities across sites to support and promote well-being.
• Employee discounts scheme (including access to an additional wellbeing hub).
• Excellent Learning & Development opportunities.

If your skills and experience match this Senior Land Sales Manager opportunity, we encourage you to apply by sending your CV to info@holtexecutive.com 

Holt Executive are partnered with a leading design and manufacturing business who are seeking a Land Sales Manager.

The Land Sales Manager will work closely with the Bids and Proposals team to identify land opportunities, develop proposals, and secure acquisitions.

Key Responsibilities for the Land Sales Manager:

• Achievement of specific defined elements of the order intake budget for the Land sector following the overall company budget.
• Identification of new business opportunities in the Land sector.
• Qualification of new opportunities according to fit with company strategy, capability requirements, competition, resource availability and PWin.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of a strong and healthy pipeline of Land sector prospects and opportunities.
• Contribute to funnel management of Land order pipeline.
• Assume accountability for specific bids and proposals and provide the ‘voice of the customer’.
• Develop strong relationships with key land prime contractors, systems integrators and end users in the UK, Europe and internationally.
• Provide Land sector contributions for the company strategy and investment cases.
• Provide Land sector input to company sales forecasts and budgets.
• Present summaries of new Land prospects and opportunities to the Senior Leadership Team for review and decision.
• Capture and disseminate relevant competitor and market intelligence for the Land Sector.
• Lead or play a role in non-Land campaigns and bids when necessary.
• Operate in compliance with Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policies, including with all partners and company representatives.

Skills & Experience Required by the Land Sales Manager:
Essential

• Experience in the defence industry, in a customer-facing role (not necessarily sales).
• Knowledge of the UK, European and international defence markets.
• A strong collaborator with a collaborative mindset.
• A methodical thinker, who recognizes business opportunities and their potential impact on the overall business.
• Ability to work well under pressure and on several simultaneous opportunities and campaigns.
• Strong customer relationship-building skills and understanding and appreciation of their challenges.
• Ability to always maintain and operate with high ethical standards.

Desirable 

• Prior experience in a sales or business development role.
• Direct experience in selling or working with sensor systems.
• Broad understanding of emerging technologies (software, hardware, network) and their potential relevance to products & services.

Company Benefits:

• 37.5 hour working week and lunchtime finishes on a Friday.
• 28 days annual leave & Christmas closure.
• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements.
• Group pension plan – matched contributions up to 5%.
• 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 Share Incentive Plan and Save as You Earn Scheme.
• Wellbeing initiatives, including access to the Aviva Wellbeing App and the addition of mental health support for all employees plus regular activities across sites to support and promote well-being.
• Employee discounts scheme (including access to an additional wellbeing hub).
• Excellent Learning & Development opportunities.

If your skills and experience match this Land Sales Manager opportunity, we encourage you to apply by sending your CV to info@holtexecutive.com 

Holt Executive are partnered with a leading design and manufacturing business who are seeking a Customer Logistics Support (CLS) Sales Manager.

The Customer Logistics Support (CLS) Sales Manager will work closely with the wider Sales team to identify and develop strategic opportunities, leveraging your expertise to secure new partnerships.

Key Responsibilities for the Customer Logistics Support (CLS) Sales Manager:

• Achieve assigned sales targets for the CLS sector, aligning with the overall company budget.
• Identify new CLS opportunities from existing and new customers, ensuring they align with company strategy, capabilities, and win probability.
• Lead the creation of compelling CLS value propositions alongside ILS and CLS colleagues.
• Manage and contribute to a healthy pipeline of potential CLS clients and projects.
• Take ownership of specific CLS proposals, ensuring the “customer voice” is heard.
• Establish strong connections with key customers and end users across the UK, Europe, and internationally.
• Contribute to the development of the company strategy and investment plans for the CLS sector.
• Play a role in developing a wider company strategy for aftermarket services.
• Provide input for CLS sector contributions to company sales forecasts and budgets.
• Present summaries of new CLS opportunities to senior leadership for approval.
• Capture and share relevant best practices in CLS within the defence industry.
• Lead or participate in non-CLS campaigns and bids when required.
• Ensure compliance with Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policies with all partners and representatives.

 Key Skills & Experience Required by the Customer Logistics Support (CLS) Sales Manager:

Essential

• Experience in a UK MoD role or in the UK defence industry.
• Interest and aptitude for solving customer support and maintenance challenges.
• Knowledge of the UK, European and international defence markets.
• Strategic thinker, who recognizes business opportunities and their potential impact on the overall business.
• Ability to work well under pressure and on several simultaneous opportunities and campaigns.
• Strong customer relationship-building skills and understanding and appreciation of their challenges.
• Ability to always maintain and operate with high ethical standards.

Desirable 

• Prior experience in a sales or business development role.
• Direct experience of CLS, ILS or wider customer support services.
• Broad understanding of emerging technologies (software, hardware, network) and their potential relevance to products & services.

Company Benefits:

• 37.5 hour working week and lunchtime finishes on a Friday.
• 28 days annual leave & Christmas closure.
• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements.
• Group pension plan – matched contributions up to 5%.
• 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 Share Incentive Plan and Save as You Earn Scheme.
• Wellbeing initiatives, including access to the Aviva Wellbeing App and the addition of mental health support for all employees plus regular activities across sites to support and promote well-being.
• Employee discounts scheme (including access to an additional wellbeing hub).
• Excellent Learning & Development opportunities.

If your skills and experience match this Customer Logistics Support (CLS) Sales Manager opportunity, we encourage you to apply by sending your CV to info@holtexecutive.com 

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 Bid Manager – Space Sustainability 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 – Space Sustainability:

• 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 (leading or supporting negotiation as needed).
• Control overall production of the bid volumes to ensure delivery on schedule.
• Ensure bid execution according to bid PA/QA philosophy; conduct bid/no bid reviews and later stage bid reviews.
• Control bid finances, working with finance team and with external partners.
• Coordinating partner inputs (scope, finances), with procurement team.

Essential Skills required by the Bid Manager – Space Sustainability:

• 2 – 4 years’ experience working in bid management in the space industry, with a preference for those with experience of the full lifecycle of UKSA and ESA bids or sales experience of products or services.
• Understanding of European Space Agency (ESA) ecosystem, UKSA member state or other member state discussions and negotiations, and geo-return management, in large complex ESA bids.
• 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.

 
Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Opportunity to work with a highly talented, diverse & dynamic international team with cutting edge technology
• Flexible working around core hours
• Hybrid working
• 9 day working fortnight (opt in/out)
• 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

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 Systems Engineering Manager to lead a highly talented, passionate team on all space system engineering activities. This role will have overarching management responsibility for the spacecraft systems team; ensuring everyone works together to deliver appropriate solutions, to schedule and cost, across all projects.
 
The company are fast-growing, and you will have the platform to expand on your experience and develop your skills further to enable your team to deliver amazing results and make a difference every day, by driving missions forward.
 
Responsibilities for the Systems Engineering Manager:

• Leadership and technical mentoring to the systems engineering group.
• Line management of Systems Team Leads.
• Manage hiring on a permanent and temporary basis, including outsourcing etc.
• Review scoping and costing for new project work packages.
• Review and communicate work package, and other plans, within the group and to Project Managers, including any technical or schedule risks.
• Ensure the quality of standards and procedures within the Systems Group.
• Define, map and propose relevant processes and procedures.
• Provide input and guidance to the technology roadmap for Systems.

Essential Skills required by the Systems Engineering Manager:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant engineering or scientific discipline.
• Excellent knowledge of systems engineering standards and space industry standards.
• The ability to appropriately tailor and adapt standard engineering practises to a lean and fast-paced engineering development environment.
• Working technical knowledge of various space- and ground- segment subsystems and specialist functions, particularly orbital mechanics and AOCS/GNC.
• 10+ years’ experience of systems engineering within the commercial space industry.
• 5+ years’ recent experience in a line management role.
• Experienced and enthusiastic people manager, with a focus on leading and building strong teams, able to put the team and plan interests first.

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary
• Flexible working around core hours
• Hybrid working
• 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 (taxable benefit)

If your skills and experience match this Systems Engineering Manager opportunity, we encourage you to apply by sending your CV to info@holtexecutive.com

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you keep production running smoothly?

If so, then this Production Controller role is perfect for you!

Holt Executive are partnered with a leading electro-optics design and manufacturing business, who are seeking a Production Controller to join their team in West Sussex.

The Production Controller will be responsible for the entire production process ensuring everything runs efficiently and on time. You’ll translate sales orders into clear production requirements, working closely with the supply chain team to source materials and meet customer deadlines.

Key Responsibilities for the Production Controller:

• Analyse sales order details to generate clear production requirements and comprehensive planning schedules.
• Determine purchasing and production needs to meet deadlines and budget constraints for each project.
• Plan overall production requirements for multiple projects while ensuring efficiency.
• Organising kitting for shop-built assemblies ensuring kits are in a suitable state for manufacture.
• Collaborate with the supply chain team to secure necessary components for production.
• Track purchase progress and ensure timely acquisition of materials.
• Organising delivery documentation ensuring all customer order requirements are met.
• Liaise with production and engineering teams to address manufacturing procedures and troubleshoot issues.
• Assist with the planning of the internal Machine Shop.
• Prepare cost-to-date and cost-to-complete reports for accurate project budgeting.
• Assist with the generation of new procedure, methods, and flow diagrams for the MRP system.
• Ensure that all documentation adheres to BS EN9001 quality standards.

Key Skills and Experience for the Production Controller:

Essential

• Ability to read manufacturing drawings is required.
• Experienced in the use of ERP/MRP systems.

 Desirable 

• Ideally HNC qualified or equivalent in Engineering, Manufacturing or Production.
• Previous experience of production control in a highly regulated environment with electro-mechanical equipment is highly desirable.
• A background in an engineered to order/build to order production environment is desirable.

 Company Benefits:

• 37.5 hour working week and lunchtime finishes on a Friday.
• 28 days annual leave.
• Christmas closure.
• 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 Share Incentive Plan and Save as You Earn Scheme.
• Wellbeing initiatives, including access to the Aviva Wellbeing App and the addition of mental health support for all employees plus regular activities across all sites to support and promote well-being.
• Employee discounts scheme (including access to an additional wellbeing hub).
• Excellent Learning & Development opportunities.

If your skills and experience match this Production Controller opportunity, we encourage you to apply by sending your CV to info@holtexecutive.com 

Are you an enthusiastic and results-oriented Senior Systems Engineer with a knack for solving complex problems?

Holt Executive are collaborating with a leading provider of integrated solutions for global defence and security.

Our partner is seeking a talented Network Engineer – Telecommunication Systems to join their Tactical Communications and Information Systems (TacCIS) team.

As a Network Engineer – Telecommunication Systems you will collaborate and lead on exciting, challenging projects at the forefront of the industry. This role is a full-time position with a hybrid working-from-home arrangement of 2 days per week.

Key Responsibilities for the Network Engineer – Telecommunication Systems:

• Leverage your expertise to support projects and programs within the TacCIS team.
• Collaborate with clients and working groups to define operational concepts and user needs.
• Gather, analyse, manage, justify, and break down requirements for effective project execution.
• Manage interfaces and trade-offs between systems, subsystems, functions, and requirements to ensure seamless integration.
• Apply best practices in systems engineering and critical thinking to develop innovative solutions.
• Create and deliver clear, concise technical documentation and participate in reviews to ensure accuracy.

Key Skills & Experience Required for the Network Engineer – Telecommunication Systems:

• Extensive, demonstrably successful experience in Telecommunications Engineering, encompassing trials, demonstrations, and deployments.
• Proven track record in Radio Networking Engineering within defence and/or commercial telecommunications systems.
• Adept at requirements capture, derivation, and management.
• Experience applying Systems Engineering methodologies like the Requirements and Acceptance V-Model, ITEAP, and Engineering Lifecycle Management.
• In-depth understanding of telecommunications, including IP routing/switching, IT infrastructure, standard management practices, and RF networking systems as IP Bearer systems.

If your skills and experience match this Network Engineer – Telecommunication Systems opportunity, we encourage you to apply by sending your CV to info@holtexecutive.com