Senior Satellite Systems Test Technician

ICEYE; New Mexico; On-site; USD 56,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

ICEYE, the world leader in sovereign intelligence from space, is seeking a Satellite Systems Senior Technician for its Valencia production line. You will own the first power-on, initial software/firmware loading, and end-to-end system verification of SAR satellites, driving automated test campaigns and diagnostics between software, firmware, and hardware.

Strong teamwork and meticulous documentation are essential.

Qualifications

• Relevant university degree or equivalent hands-on experience in satellite systems.
• 4+ years setting up and debugging real test benches and satellite systems.
• Proficient in Linux, Python, and Git in a test engineering context.
• Systems thinking across avionics, power and software with fault triage.
• Experience with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and multimeters.
• Excellent written and spoken English for cross-functional work.

Responsibilities

• Execute initial satellite power-on, firmware flashing and verifications.
• Run and debug automated functional, power and bus tests with Python scripts.
• Manage test code in Git repositories and verify software builds.
• Operate GSE and diagnose hardware power, interface issues with lab tools.
• Differentiate test setup issues from unit faults and log NCRs in Jira.
• Maintain logs and documentation with configuration control on final activities.
• Assist in satellite launch campaign activities and training of junior staff.
• Contribute to 6S, procedures, tools and test automation improvements.
• Collaborate with RF, AIT, and Quality teams to meet build deadlines.

Skills

Linux

Python

Shell

Git

Lab equipment

Communication

Education

Aeronautical Engineering

Space Studies

Electronics

Tools

Jira

MES flow

Job description

ICEYE, the world leader in sovereign intelligence from space, is seeking a Satellite Systems Senior Technician for its Valencia production line. You will own the first power-on, initial software/firmware loading, and end-to-end system verification of SAR satellites, driving automated test campaigns and diagnostics between software, firmware, and hardware.

Strong teamwork and meticulous documentation are essential.