Senior Satellite RF Technician – Anechoic Chamber Testing

ICEYE; Valencia; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ICEYE in Valencia, Spain seeks a Satellite Radio Frequency Senior Technician to lead RF payload testing, antenna characterization, and SAR radar validation on the production line. You’ll operate an Anechoic Chamber and use spectrum analyzers, VNAs, and power meters to verify performance against specifications.

You’ll work with RF engineering and satellite systems teams, documenting results, maintaining calibration, and contributing to continuous improvement in procedures and tools.

Qualifications

• Relevant university degree in RF Engineering, Telecommunications, Electronics, Applied Physics, or similar, or equivalent hands-on experience in a related role.
• 4+ years of hands-on experience with RF lab instrumentation (spectrum analyzers, VNAs, power meters, RF signal generators).
• Practical experience executing RF tests, Anechoic Chamber operation, and RF cabling/setup debugging.
• Solid understanding of RF fundamentals, radar or communications payloads, gain, phase, frequency response, and interference.
• Basic proficiency in a Linux environment and running Python or Shell scripts for automated test procedures.
• Excellent communication skills, with particular attention to detail in procedures, preparation, and execution.
• Proficient in English, both written and spoken, to ensure clear communication in a cross-functional environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, mount, and operate satellites inside the Anechoic Chamber for RF payload testing and antenna characterization.
• Set up and operate high-frequency RF instrumentation, including spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, RF signal generators, and power meters.
• Execute manual and automated RF test scripts to measure gain, phase, frequency response, power output, and link budgets.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot RF path, signal integrity, and payload subsystem anomalies, distinguishing test/cabling setup issues from genuine unit faults.
• Document test outcomes, maintain calibration records, and generate non-conformance reports (NCRs) in Jira.
• Operate mechanical and electrical ground support equipment (GSE) to ensure smooth chamber test operations.
• Assist in managing activities related to satellite launch campaigns.
• Actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives - procedures, processes, tools, and 6S.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of work performed, and communicate proactively with team members and supervisors regarding any challenges or obstacles.
• Collaborate closely with RF engineering, the Satellite Systems Senior Technician, and other production teams to meet satellite delivery deadlines and technical specifications.

Skills

RF instrumentation

Anechoic Chamber operation

Python scripting

Linux basics

RF tests

Education

RF Engineering degree

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

Vector network analyzers

Power meters

RF signal generators

Job description

ICEYE in Valencia, Spain seeks a Satellite Radio Frequency Senior Technician to lead RF payload testing, antenna characterization, and SAR radar validation on the production line. You’ll operate an Anechoic Chamber and use spectrum analyzers, VNAs, and power meters to verify performance against specifications.

You’ll work with RF engineering and satellite systems teams, documenting results, maintaining calibration, and contributing to continuous improvement in procedures and tools.