Satellite Launch Specialist

ICEYE; Valencia; Presencial; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

ICEYE is seeking a Satellite Launch Specialist in Valencia, Spain. The role sits within the Global Manufacturing Organisation and focuses on managing program launch missions, preparing satellites for launch, and coordinating with ICEYE teams and external launch providers to ensure safe, on-time deployment into orbit.

You will learn the technical interface with the MAXWELL engineering team, build relationships across the program, and help scale up satellite production while supporting launch

Formación

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• 0–3 years of experience in space, aerospace, or automotive industries.
• Project management, satellite knowledge, and general space knowledge; proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsabilidades

• Program Launch Mission management from start to finish.
• Prepare satellites for launch and manage deliverables timeline and documentation for launch agencies.
• Develop and maintain launch campaign processes with launch teams and related stakeholders.
• Build and maintain relationships with other program teams and launch service providers (e.g., ExoLaunch, SpaceX).
• Support and participate in launch campaigns.
• Ensure readiness reviews, schedules, interfaces, and documentation are in place.

Conocimientos

Project management

Satellite knowledge

Space domain knowledge

Active listening

Communication

Educación

Master’s degree in a related field

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Position Overview

• Department: Global Manufacturing Organisation
• Location: Valencia, Spain
• Reports to: Team Leader, Launch Management
• Employment type: Permanent
• Workplace model: Office
• Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required)

Role Highlights

• Satellite Launch Specialist

Why This Role Matters

They are responsible for the program’s Launch Mission deliverables to the launch service provider by ensuring that all the MAXWELL satellites part of their missions are ready to be launched safely and deployed correctly into orbit. In addition to the Program Launch Mission Management, their role is also to learn about the technical interface with the MAXWELL engineering team, build an aligned relationship with the team designing the satellite and the MAXWELL Program Team to ensure the scale up production of the satellites stays aligned with the Launch Team. They will also build the launch campaigns processes with the help of the SAR Launch Management Team and take part in the launch campaigns. The position sits within the Launch management Team and serves as the bridge/interface between the Program satellite delivery team as well as being one of the direct interfaces with ICEYE’s launch service providers and launch agencies such as ExoLaunch and SpaceX, supporting the scalability, quality, and reliability of ICEYE’s launching operations.

Responsibilities

• Program Launch Mission management.
• Supports and builds the know‑how for launch mission planning and execution, including schedules, interfaces, documentation, and readiness reviews.
• Create redundancy in the team with the goal to be able to manage the Program launch missions from start to finish.
• Owns the Program launch missions and its management. Prepare the satellites to be launched on specific missions by managing the deliverables timeline and content and producing the necessary documentation for the launch agency or launch service provider.
• Builds the Program Launch Mechanical Ground Support Equipment needed and puts it in place.
• Builds relationships with other Program teams and becomes the launch reference for the Program platform.
• Prepare satellites for launch campaigns.
• Support the Program launch campaign alongside the other launch teams.

Success Criteria

• Successful, on‑time execution of launch missions with minimal risk and high customer satisfaction.
• Good understanding of a satellite build and technical abilities.
• Build strong confidence in ICEYE’s launch readiness abilities for its missions programs.
• Adopts a tidy mindset and brings confidence to the launch service providers about the satellites completion and readiness.
• Dynamic mindset with strong team collaboration, communication, and listening skills.

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in a related field.
• Experience: 0–3 years of experience in the space, aeronautics, or automotive industry.
• Skills: Project management, satellite and general space knowledge, Microsoft Office skills.
• Behavioral skills: Excellent communication, customer relations, problem solving, active listening, organisational mindset.
• Other: English fluent, hands‑on technical work enthusiast and travel enthusiast.

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.

Base salary range for this position is dependent on experience and will be negotiated individually.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.