Senior Operations Specialist

Location

Valencia

Full time

Engineering

• Role: Senior Operations Specialist
• Department: HAPS
• Location: Valencia, Spain
• Reports to: VP of Engineering, HAPS
• Working type: Hybrid
• Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required)

As Senior Operations Specialist on the HAPS program, you will be the driving force behind getting ICEYE's stratospheric electric aircraft safely and successfully into the sky. You will own the development of the full operations infrastructure — hardware, software, and procedures — as well as the planning and execution of flight test campaigns from the ground up. This means interfacing with aviation authorities to secure flight clearances, developing SORA-based safety assessments, operating the aircraft from the ground control station, and translating flight test results into actionable insights that feed back into the aircraft's development.

You will sit at the crossroads of engineering and operations, contributing not just to how the aircraft flies, but to how it is built, tested, and continuously improved — helping establish an operations capability that will scale as the program grows.

• Develop and assist ICEYE flight Operations
• Plan & coordinate flight testing campaigns
• Develop SORA-based and MET-based site/operational flight feasibility assessments tools
• Interface with authorities/external entities for coordination & flight clearance
• Operate unmanned aircraft (from GCS)
• Assess and report flight testing results
• Assist in aircraft and operations related documentation development
• Assist with aircraft components integration & systems ground testing
• Assist in aircraft and simulation systems development
• Assist in aircraft prototyping and systems testing

• 5+ years of relevant experience in UAS testing and operation
• Experience in aircraft prototyping & manufacturing, e.g. mechanical prototyping tools
• Experience with safety analysis in the SORA framework
• Good programming skills (C, C++, Python)
• Ability to drive large vehicles or convoys (within limits of B license)
• Good command of the English language, both oral and written

• Electronics/avionics engineering profile, being able to debug and/or implement quick SW/HW solutions
• Good knowledge of meteorology sciences (turbulence formation, thermic activity, etc., and how to identify it)
• Familiarity with Autopilot/GPS stack calibration
• Familiarity with ground software like QGround Control
• Familiarity with lightweight composite airframes
• EASA-valid remote pilot license up to specific category standard scenarios
• Proactive can-do attitude and love for aerospace are expected

Our benefits are designed to support your health and wellbeing—at work and beyond. We keep improving them based on employee feedback, and offerings vary by location. Talent Acquisition will confirm what applies for this role and location during the process.

We want ICEYE to be a place where people can be themselves and do great work. Different backgrounds and perspectives make us stronger, which is why we work to create an environment where people feel included, respected, and able to speak up. Whatever your background, we want you to bring your authentic self to the table.

We’re committed to fair, inclusive hiring and equal opportunity. Everyone is welcome to apply. If you need any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, tell us—we’ll do our best to help.