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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 Product Assurance Manager to lead assurance aspects of the spacecraft, from suppliers and subsystems to spacecraft integration and ground segment assurance.

Responsibilities of the Product Assurance Manager:

• Lead Product and Quality Assurance activities within project teams
• Liaise with Customers’ PA and QA representatives
• Support Supplier and Subcontractor related PA and QA activities, including assessment of supplier approaches, policies and processes, lead audits, and support ongoing supplier management activities
• Review materials, parts and processes against PA and technical requirements
• Generate Product Assurance documentation for projects, and implement assurance plans as required
• Witness manufacturing and testing activities and provide input as required

Skills & Experience Required by the Product Assurance Manager:

• Ability to lead functional groups for associated assurance requirements
• Organizational and schedule management skills
• Flexibility to adapt to changes in plans and schedules
• Excellent technical English written/verbal communication and presentation skills
• 5 years of experience in Product Assurance and /or Quality Assurance, preferably in Space or Aerospace Sectors

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 Product Assurance Manager opportunity, we encourage you to apply by sending your CV to info@holtexecutive.com

Holt Executive are partnered with a global leader within the Global Connectivity space and is the market leader in global mobile satellite communications.

Our partner is seeking a Trade Compliance Specialist to collaborate with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to ensure adherence to regulations and best practices in activities such as the Export Compliance programme for the global business.

Key Responsibilities for the Trade Compliance Specialist:

• The Trade Compliance Specialist will manage and oversee the UK administration and control of exports for controlled goods, software, and technology. This includes communicating with impacted parties to ensure seamless integration with relevant business processes and transactions.
• Assist the Compliance team in conducting Know Your Customer (KYC) checks.
• Ensure all systems and folders used for export monitoring and control are utilized and maintained effectively according to established procedures.
• Supporting the Senior Export Control Manager on matters of compliance, especially concerning areas listed in greater detail below.
• Guarantee adherence to all relevant policies and procedures for export control. Maintain proper registration upkeep for all necessary licenses and permits.
• Ensure that policies and procedures are adhered to, and all required registrations are properly maintained.
• Maintain a working knowledge of all applicable regulations affecting the UK, EU and US.
• Facilitate the authorisation signature process and maintain comprehensive records for all TAA support activities.
• The Trade Compliance Specialist will provide admin support to the compliance team including maintaining training records and for local staff.
• Provide and maintain metrics as defined by the Senior Export Control Manager.
• Conduct annual self-assessments to identify gaps and areas of risk across all areas of involvement and communicate these to the team.
• Support the Senior Export Control Manager to perform internal export control audits on each main exporting hub, including Norway, The Netherlands, Singapore, and the UK.
• Support the Senior Export Control Manager and other parts of the organization on specific projects as appropriate.

Key Skills and Experience Required by the Trade Compliance Specialist: 

• Awareness, knowledge, and experience required to understand and provide guidance in exporting and importing dual-use and defence articles, technology and services under: 

• • International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
  • Export Administration Regulations (EAR)
  • Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)
  • UK Export Control Regulations (Military and Dual-Use)
  • EU Export Control Regulations (Dual-Use)

• Experience in Export Control.
• Knowledge of Sanctioned Party Screening.
• Awareness of Anti-corruption & Anti-bribery regulations.
• Experienced with working with staff at all levels of the organisation.

If your skills and experience match this Trade Compliance Specialist 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 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 manoeuvre 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 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 Senior Systems Engineer to be responsible for taking the lead on certain aspects of project work as well as mentoring other members of the team. The successful appointee will be a Senior Engineer with hands-on experience working on spacecraft systems, at a level where he/she can come in and start contributing to projects straight away.

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 Systems Engineer:

• Development of spacecraft mission and system design including requirements derivation and CONOPS definition.
• Performing mission analysis and modelling of spacecraft missions.
• Trade-off and control platform systems budgets e.g. mass, power, data, fuel.
• Production of mission-level test and verification plans.
• Production of mission-level FMECA, FTA and FDIR.

Skills & Experience required by the Senior Systems Engineer:

• Right to work in the UK and eligible for a Security Clearance application (Mandatory).
• Diploma; bachelor or master’s degree in systems engineering, electrical engineering or another relevant discipline.
• At least 10+ years of commercial experience in a Systems Engineering role for satellite platform architecture.
• Knowledge of the systems and project engineering lifecycle from requirements definition through to verification, including experience of leading or planning for project review gates in satellite engineering e.g. SRR, PDR, CDR, etc.
• Experience in mission and systems architecture definition and CONOPS, especially understanding of both space and ground segment interaction.

 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 Systems Engineer opportunity, we encourage you to apply by sending your CV to info@holtexecutive.com 
 

Do you have a passion for electronics and a desire to work on cutting-edge projects?

Holt Executive are partnered with a leading manufacturer of solar panels for space and beyond who are seeking a talented and motivated Electronics Engineer to join their dynamic R&D team located in Malaga, Spain.

The successful Electronics Engineer will play a key role in all phases of product development, from conception to completion.

Key Responsibilities for the Electronics Engineer:

Qualifications:

• Collecting and attending to customer and product specifications and requirements.
• Utilizing Altium for schematic capture.
• Designing and routing Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs).
• Designing and implementing power converters.
• Developing hardware prototypes and conducting testing.
• Specifying the test pipeline for component evaluation.

Key Skills & Experience Required by the Electronics Engineer:

• A degree in Aerospace, Electronics, Electrical, Industrial, Telecommunication, or Mechatronics.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience as an Electronics Engineer.

Technical Competencies:

• Microprocessor software development.
• FPGA development.
• Debugging digital communication protocols (Ethernet, CAN Bus, …)
• SPICE simulation.
• EMI/EMC notions.
• RF concepts.
• Motor control.

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

Holt Executive has partnered with a leader in nanosatellites manufacturing and operation, to provide custom communication solutions for their clients.

Our partner is seeking a Front -End Software Engineer to join their team in Luxembourg to develop a cutting-edge, highly scalable cloud platform for space missions. The platform manages both space and ground operations for multiple satellite constellations.

The successful Front-End Software Engineer will collaborate with a global engineering team, contributing to all phases of the software development lifecycle, from defining features to deployment.

Key Responsibilities for the Front-End Software Engineer:

• Collaborate with the team and participate in DevOps practices for efficient software delivery, collaborate with colleagues on code reviews and champion and enforce coding best practices.
• Analyse requirements and develop technical solutions.
• Design HOOP services and features, program them and create clear documentation.
• Work with front-end developers to optimise application speed.
• Leverage AWS and potentially other cloud platforms for development.
• Integrate third-party tools to enhance functionality.
• Streamline applications using containerization technologies.
• Contribute to writing tests for a smooth and efficient release process.
• Identify and resolve issues that arise within the code.
• Participate in maintaining and improving development environments and infrastructure offerings.
• Own and improve the quality and delivery of the solutions you build.
• Share your expertise and knowledge with colleagues to help grow their skills.
• Help define the tech roadmap and keep the tech radar updated.
• Proactively participate in Scrum ceremonies.

Key Skills and Experienced Required by the Front-End Software Engineer:

• Proven work experience as a Front-end developer.
• Experience in OO development and design patterns.
• Experience in designing, building and monitoring RESTful APIs and Microservices.
• Familiarity with cloud and application platforms (e.g. AWS).
• Proven experience in any Front / DevOps experience is a plus.
• Experience in unit and integration testing.
• Working experience in Agile / Scrum / DevOps teams.
• Good technical, analytical and communication skills.
• Results-driven mindset with analytical skills and the ability to innovate.
• Be up to date with the world’s newest technologies and keen to implement and evolve them with us.

Frontend

• HTML, CSS
• TypeScript / Javascript
• React
• Next.js
• MUI
• Node/Yarn packet manager
• Selenium, Cucumber

DevOps

• Kubernetes (EKS, AKS, Self-Managed), Helm.
• Cloud (AWS, MS Azure).
• Terraform (Terragrunt), Atlantis.
• Jenkins.

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

Holt Executive has partnered with a leader in nanosatellites manufacturing and operation, to provide custom communication solutions for their clients.

Our partner is seeking a Back-End Software Engineer to join their team in Luxembourg to develop a cutting-edge, highly scalable cloud platform for space missions. The platform manages both space and ground operations for multiple satellite constellations.

The successful Back-End Software Engineer will collaborate with a global engineering team, contributing to all phases of the software development lifecycle, from defining features to deployment.

Key Responsibilities for the Back-End Software Engineer:

• Collaborate with the team and participate in DevOps practices for efficient software delivery, collaborate with colleagues on code reviews and champion and enforce coding best practices.
• Analyse requirements and develop technical solutions.
• Design HOOP services and features, program them and create clear documentation.
• Work with front-end developers to optimise application speed.
• Leverage AWS and potentially other cloud platforms for development.
• Integrate third-party tools to enhance functionality.
• Streamline applications using containerization technologies.
• Contribute to writing tests for a smooth and efficient release process.
• Identify and resolve issues that arise within the code.
• Participate in maintaining and improving development environments and infrastructure offerings.
• Own and improve the quality and delivery of the solutions you build.
• Share your expertise and knowledge with colleagues to help grow their skills.
• Help define the tech roadmap and keep the tech radar updated.
• Proactively participate in Scrum ceremonies.

Key Skills and Experienced Required by the Back-End Software Engineer:

• Proven work experience as a Back-end developer.
• Experience in OO development and design patterns.
• Experience in designing, building and monitoring RESTful APIs and Microservices.
• Familiarity with cloud and application platforms (e.g. AWS).
• Proven experience in our Back technology stack, any Front / DevOps experience is a plus.
• Experience in unit and integration testing.
• Working experience in Agile / Scrum / DevOps teams.
• Good technical, analytical and communication skills.
• Results-driven mindset with analytical skills and the ability to innovate.
• Be up to date with the world’s newest technologies and keen to implement and evolve them with us.

Backend

• Java 17, Kotlin, Groovy.
• Spring Boot, Hibernate.
• JUnit / Spock, Cucumber, Postman.
• Gradle.
• RabbitMQ.
• PostgreSQL, MongoDB.
• ElasticSearch (OpenSearch).
• Prometheus, Grafana.
• Nginx, Traefik.
• Docker, Kubernetes.
• Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure.
• Git.
• Python.

DevOps

• Kubernetes (EKS, AKS, Self-Managed), Helm.
• Cloud (AWS, MS Azure).
• Terraform (Terragrunt), Atlantis.
• Jenkins.

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

Do you have a passion for space and experience with complex projects?

Holt Executive has partnered with a leader in nanosatellites manufacturing and operation, to provide custom communication solutions for their clients. They are seeking a Lead Space Systems Engineer to join their team in Luxembourg.

The Lead Space Systems Engineer will be responsible for spearheading the design, construction, and delivery of small satellites for their global clientele. You will be the driving force, encompassing the entire project lifecycle, from initial product review to final client acceptance.

Key Responsibilities for the Lead Space Systems Engineer:

• Spacecraft systems design and architecture – both overall and in detail with hands-on work.
• Coordinating technical activities with customers and suppliers.
• Alignment of mission and spacecraft design to ESA standards
• Technical consulting with international clients.
• Coaching and guidance of non-senior engineers.
• Prepare documentation according to applied space engineering standards.
• Technical involvement in all aspects of mission and spacecraft design.
• Ensuring a proper balance between time consumption and quality.
• Assignment planning using SCRUM and JIRA

Key Skills and Experience Required by the Lead Space Systems Engineer:

• Possess several years of experience designing satellites, ideally honed on cutting-edge new space projects.
• Demonstrate proficiency in applying systems engineering principles (requirements analysis, architecture, simulation, integration, verification & validation) to deliver successful projects.
• Experience delivering projects according to established standards like ESA ECSS or NASA equivalents.
• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills to tackle complex technical challenges head-on.
• Proven experience in systems validation, qualification, and ensuring optimal performance.
• Proficiency in programming or scripting languages (e.g., XML, Python, Matlab) can be beneficial.
• Be adept at utilising CAD and mission tools such as SOLIDWORKS, STK, GMAT, or similar software.
• Maintain a strong quality awareness and understanding of aerospace quality assurance processes and standards in the aerospace industry.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with space missions and projects.
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of the functional aspects involved in building and developing spacecraft.

If your skills and experience match this Lead Space Systems Engineer 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 Senior Embedded Software Engineer to focus on flight software development for satellite onboard computers; defining solutions based on requirements, working with other subsystem teams on software needs, performing verification, integration, and test activities. Responsibilities will involve integrating Computer Vision and Guidance, Navigation and Control software into the flight software environment.

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 Embedded Software Engineer:

• Design, develop and validate onboard Flight Software.
• Define ICDs, development and verification plans.
• Coordinate with other teams at sub-system and system level to identify software needs and solutions.
• Perform Flight Software verification, validation, and integration.
• Participate in Mission System Test and Simulation campaigns.

Skills & Experience required by the Senior Embedded Software Engineer:

• Bachelor or master’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or relevant engineering / science discipline.
• 5+ years’ experience in software development for real-time embedded systems (C/C++).
• Experience developing software for the aerospace/space sector.
• Knowledge of software development methodologies & embedded software engineering.
• Experience of implementing real-time systems and software.

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 Embedded Software Engineer opportunity, we encourage you to apply by sending your CV to info@holtexecutive.com 

Do you have a passion for creating software that powers innovative technology?

Holt Executive are partnered with a leading electro-optics design and manufacturing business, who are seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to join their dynamic team.

If you are a highly skilled and motivated Embedded Software Engineer with a passion for embedded systems and a collaborative spirit, then this opportunity is for you!

Key Responsibilities for the Embedded Software Engineer:

• Play a key role in the entire software development lifecycle, from concept to coding.
• Working with Systems, Mechanical/Electrical and Electronics engineers as part of a team to ensure project success.
• Maintaining oversight of all software requirements and issues for a project
• Develop robust software with particular attention to fault management, fault reporting and health status of applications.
• Produce and maintain related supporting documentation (interface control documentation, input to user manuals, fault code lists and actions).
• Work directly with customers to integrate, commission, and troubleshoot software solutions, sometimes on-site.
• Understand the customer’s technical needs and concept of operations and feed this into wider project requirements.
• Work with the Project Manager, Technical Authority and Quality team as required to identify risks, issues, solutions, and opportunities.
• Ensure significant developments and actions are communicated to relevant personnel in the engineering team and provide technical input to the project manager to allow them to generate and maintain the project plan and monthly project review packs.

Key Skills & Experience Required for the Embedded Software Engineer:

Essential:

• Strong degree in a related discipline
• Understanding of embedded software design and appreciation of associated hardware
• Understanding of developing desktop application and user centric interface design

Desirable: 

Embedded software/firmware:

• Experience of writing C/C++ for embedded applications and 16bit/32bit microcontrollers
• Experience of using STM32 processors and Keil uVision development environment and tools
• Communications such as Ethernet, RS422/UART, CAN, SPI etc.
• Hardware interfacing, GPIO, ADC, DACs etc.
• Some appreciation of motor control principles and theory

Windows/User interfaces:

• QT and QT Creator– multiplatform development environment in C++
• Visual Studio C++ and C#
• Low latency programming techniques
• Networking (TCP/UDP)

General software:

• Use of source control, particularly SVN and GIT
• Use of Jira and Confluence for software requirements and task capture
• Experience of using unit testing tools and technologies
• Static code analysis

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 our sites to support and promote well-being.
• Employee discounts scheme (inc access to an additional wellbeing hub).
• Excellent Learning & Development opportunities.

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