Senior Satellite Systems Technician – On-Site Valencia

ICEYE; Valencia; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ICEYE seeks a Satellite Systems Senior Technician in Valencia to own the initial power‑on, firmware loading, and end‑to‑end verification of SAR satellites on the production line.

You will run automated functional, power, and bus tests, diagnose issues at the software-hardware boundary, and maintain strict configuration control for final activities. English proficiency and strong lab skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Aeronautical Engineering, Space Studies, Electronics, or related field, or equivalent hands‑on experience.
• 4+ years hands‑on experience on test benches and satellite systems, not just running scripts.
• Proficient in Linux, able to modify and debug Python scripts, and work with Git.
• Systems thinking across avionics, power, and software to distinguish setup faults from unit faults.
• Experience with lab equipment: power supplies, multimeters, oscilloscopes.
• Excellent communication skills with attention to procedures and execution.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Proficient in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Execute initial satellite power-on, firmware flashing, and subsystem verification.
• Run and debug automated functional, power, and bus tests using Python, Shell, and Linux.
• Manage test code in Git repositories and verify software builds.
• Operate GSE and troubleshoot hardware, power, and interfaces with lab instruments.
• Diagnose whether issues are test setup or genuine faults and raise NCRs in Jira.
• Maintain detailed test logs and ensure configuration control on final activities.
• Assist in satellite launch campaign activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement across procedures, tools, and test automation.
• Mentor junior technicians and communicate challenges proactively.
• Coordinate with RF, AIT Engineering, and Quality to meet deadlines.

Skills

Linux

Python scripting

Git

Systems thinking

Technical communication

Lab instrumentation

English proficiency

Read schematics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering / Space Studies / Electronics or related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

MES flow

Job description

ICEYE seeks a Satellite Systems Senior Technician in Valencia to own the initial power‑on, firmware loading, and end‑to‑end verification of SAR satellites on the production line.

You will run automated functional, power, and bus tests, diagnose issues at the software-hardware boundary, and maintain strict configuration control for final activities. English proficiency and strong lab skills are essential.