Senior RF AIT Engineer - On-Site Valencia

ICEYE; California (MO); On-site; USD 68,508 - 102,762; Full time

Job summary

ICEYE, a leader in sovereign intelligence from space, is seeking an RF AIT Engineer to lead RF integration and validation on our satellite systems in Valencia. You will drive high-frequency tests, automate validation scripts, and coordinate with subsystems to ensure mission-ready hardware.

The role emphasizes hands-on RF assembly, system-level validation, and close collaboration with engineering teams on production readiness and design reviews. On-site in Valencia with a permanent contract.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in integration, testing, or production of RF/microwave systems.
• Experience with VNA and spectrum analyzers.
• Strong Python scripting for test automation and data analysis.
• Satellite communications subsystem and RF payload knowledge.
• Integration risk assessment for complex RF programs.

Responsibilities

• Execute assembly, integration, and testing of RF subsystems.
• Perform RF validation campaigns for antenna patterns and link budgets.
• Integrate RF hardware with avionics, power, and thermal subsystems.
• Develop and maintain Python test scripts.
• Serve as primary RF technical contact for production issues.
• Review RF work instructions and test procedures for manufacturability.
• Support PRR/CDR with RF testability and system configuration feedback.

Skills

RF systems

VNA / Spectrum Analyzers

Python scripting

Systems engineering

Satcom RF

Integration risk

English proficiency

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Six Sigma

Job description

ICEYE, a leader in sovereign intelligence from space, is seeking an RF AIT Engineer to lead RF integration and validation on our satellite systems in Valencia. You will drive high-frequency tests, automate validation scripts, and coordinate with subsystems to ensure mission-ready hardware.

The role emphasizes hands-on RF assembly, system-level validation, and close collaboration with engineering teams on production readiness and design reviews. On-site in Valencia with a permanent contract.