Senior HAPS Mission Planner – Solar Stratospheric Flights

ICEYE

Valencia

On-site

EUR 70,000 - 110,000

Full time

33 hours ago

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Job summary

ICEYE in Valencia, Spain seeks a Senior Operations Specialist (HAPS Mission Planning) to shape flight operations for solar-powered aircraft. You will craft the weather picture, select optimal launch windows, and maintain a live mission plan while conditions evolve.

The role spans flight tests, ground control support, data-driven improvements, and developing scalable operations procedures. You will collaborate with engineers and crew to translate weather and energy constraints into safe,

Qualifications

5+ years in UAS or aircraft testing and operations.
Strong meteorology knowledge and interpretation of forecast models.
Experience in flight/mission planning under weather and airspace constraints.
Understanding of aircraft performance and weather impact on safety.
Clear communication and teamwork in flight crews.
Programming or scripting in Python or C/C++ is a plus.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain the operational meteorological picture before and during flight.
Identify launch, flight and recovery windows and communicate them to crew.
Develop and maintain the mission plan integrating weather, airspace, and energy constraints.
Assess ground impact and ensure trajectory stays within permitted areas.
Support ground control station operations and flight test campaigns.
Contribute to procedures, tools and training for scalable operations.
Coordinate safety assessments and regulatory communications.