ICEYE is the world leader in sovereign intelligence from space
Owns the world's largest and most advanced SAR (synthetic aperture radar) satellite constellation
Founded and headquartered in Finland, operating globally with over 1000 employees across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific
Responsibilities
Execute initial satellite power-on, firmware flashing, and subsystem communication verifications
Run, debug, and execute automated functional, power, and bus test scripts using Python, Shell, and Linux environments
Work with Git repositories to manage test code, track updates, and verify software builds
Operate mechanical and electrical ground support equipment (GSE), troubleshoot electronic hardware, power distribution, and digital interface issues using lab instruments (oscilloscopes, power supplies, multimeters)
Diagnose whether an anomaly is a test setup issue or a genuine unit fault, and raise non-conformance reports (NCRs) in Jira
Maintain detailed test logs and accurate documentation, ensure configuration control on final activities
Assist in managing activities related to satellite launch campaigns
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives — procedures, processes, tools, test automation, and 6S
Assist in training and mentoring junior technicians
Work closely with the RF Senior Technician, AIT Engineering, and Quality
Requirements
Relevant university degree in Aeronautical Engineering, Space Studies, Applied Physics, Electronics, or similar, or equivalent hands-on experience
4+ years of hands-on experience setting up, debugging, and running real test benches and satellite systems or interfaces
Proficient in a Linux environment, comfortable modifying and debugging Python scripts, and working with Git
Systems thinking across avionics, power, and software
Experience using lab equipment such as power supplies, multimeters, and oscilloscopes
Excellent communication skills with attention to detail in procedures, preparation, and execution
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, assembly instructions, and schematics
Proficient in English, both written and spoken
Nice to have: ICEYE-specific test frameworks, satellite bus specifics, Jira and MES flow, launch campaign procedures
Nice to have: Space or satellite AIT background
Nice to have: Experience with environmental testing (vibration/shaker rigs, thermal testing)
Nice to have: Atlassian Cloud (Jira, Confluence), Lean & Six Sigma
Conditions
Permanent contract
On-site working model in Valencia, Spain
Employment subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required)
Continuous professional development and training opportunities