Field Technician (UAV Flight Operations)

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ROLE HIGHLIGHTS: - Role: Field Technician (UAV Flight Operations) - Department: HAPS - Location: Valencia, Spain - Working type: Hybrid - Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required) THE MISSION OF THE FIELD TECHNICIAN As a HAPS Operations Field Technician, you'll play a hands-on role in preparing, executing, and assessing ground and flight testing campaigns for ICEYE's High Altitude Platform System — a large-scale UAV project set to make a real mark on aviation history. You'll be part of a growing, dedicated operations team working on one of the most ambitious unmanned aerial programs in the world, with significant room to grow as the team scales. WHO ARE WE? ICEYE delivers space-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities to governments and allied nations. This includes sovereign and turnkey ISR missions leveraging ICEYE's world-leading synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite technology, as well as access to data from the world's largest SAR satellite constellation. These capabilities enable partners to detect and respond to critical changes anywhere on Earth with unprecedented speed and accuracy – day or night and in any weather, supported by ultra high-resolution imagery and high-frequency revisits. As a trusted partner for defense, intelligence, security, and maritime domain awareness, ICEYE's near real-time data creates a tactical advantage for mission-critical operations. ICEYE operates internationally with offices in Finland, Poland, Spain, Japan, the UAE, Greece, Germany, and the US. The company has more than 900 employees, inspired by the shared vision of improving life on Earth by becoming the global source of truth in Earth Observation. DAY TO DAY RESPONSIBILITIES: - Perform aircraft setup, flight hardware integration, and field and central maintenance across testing campaigns. - Assist with aircraft component integration and systems ground-testing, including support on aircraft prototyping and systems testing activities. - Plan and coordinate flight testing campaigns from a technical readiness perspective, ensuring all systems and logistics are prepared for safe and effective execution. - Operate and/or pilot unmanned aircraft in a support capacity during testing operations. - Assess and report on flight testing results, contributing to continuous improvement of operations and aircraft performance. - Assist in the development of aircraft and operations-related documentation. REQUIREMENTS: MUST HAVE SKILLS - 3+ years of experience as a specialist, integration, or field technician in a relevant field (unmanned systems, aircraft, robotics, motorsports, or other high-performance/high-complexity systems). - Hands-on experience in aircraft, robot, or motorsports prototyping and manufacturing, including familiarity with mechanical prototyping tools (e.g. 3D printing, CAD) and basic UAV/robot components (actuators, motors, ESCs, autopilot systems, etc.). - Demonstrated field operations experience with strong technical aptitude and a practical, problem-solving mindset. - Good command of English, both written and spoken. NICE TO HAVE SKILLS - Experience in unmanned aircraft testing and operation, including familiarity with autopilot/GPS stack calibration and ground software such as QGroundControl. - Electronics engineering background with the ability to debug and implement quick software or hardware solutions in the field. - Familiarity with lightweight composite structures and airframes. - Valid EASA remote pilot licence up to specific category standard scenarios clearance. - Good command of Spanish, both written and spoken. - Proactive, can-do attitude with a genuine passion for aerospace, robotics, or related fields. APPLICATION PROCESS - Talent Acquisition Interview - Hiring Manager Interview - Technical Interview (onsite or virtual), including a Technical Challenge - Hiring Team Interview - Offer Decision WORKING AT ICEYE At ICEYE, you’ll join a diverse and highly engaged team united by the ambition to make the impossible possible. As a global scale-up, we combine speed and ambition with the opportunity to take real ownership from day one. Your growth, wellbeing, and success are a priority, with continuous professional development, training opportunities, and a culture where collaboration is how we win. HOW WE WORK (OUR VALUES) Make the impossible possible: We set ambitious goals and stay calm under pressure. We bring grit, optimism, and ownership when things get hard, and we keep moving until we find a way. - Be curious: Go deep, ask questions, listen carefully, and think critically. Understand the “why” behind decisions. - See the big picture: Stay close to what’s happening across the company so you can make better decisions. Consider how your work affects others. - Drive effective teamwork: Create psychological safety, invite different perspectives, and build inclusive teams. There are no bad questions. - Act as one team: We win together. We match tasks to the right owner and stay agile as priorities shift. - Have fun: What we do matters—and it should be enjoyable. Celebrate progress, take pride in results, and share the wins. BENEFITS Our benefits are designed to support your health and wellbeing—at work and beyond. We keep improving them based on employee feedback, and offerings vary by location. Talent Acquisition will confirm what applies for this role and location during the process. OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION We want ICEYE to be a place where people can be themselves and do great work. Different backgrounds and perspectives make us stronger, which is why we work to create an environment where people feel included, respected, and able to speak up. Whatever your background, we want you to bring your authentic self to the table. We’re committed to fair, inclusive hiring and equal opportunity. Everyone is welcome to apply. If you need any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, tell us—we’ll do our best to help. Apply now to start your ICEYE journey, and help us continue to make the impossible possible together. Read more about ICEYE and working with us at iceye.com https://www.iceye.com