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Field Technician (UAV Flight Operations)ICEYE · Valencia
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Field Technician (UAV Flight Operations)

🗓️ Posted 2026-05-19 Valencia Fulltime Hybrid ICT
💰 Salary Not shared 📊 Market 2,600 EUR–3,500 EUR/mo

About the Company

ICEYE delivers space-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities to governments and allied nations. This includes sovereign and turnkey ISR missions leveraging ICEYE's world-leading synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite technology, as well as access to data from the world's largest SAR satellite constellation. These capabilities enable partners to detect and respond to critical changes anywhere on Earth with unprecedented speed and accuracy - day or night and in any weather, supported by ultra high-resolution imagery and high-frequency revisits. As a trusted partner for defense, intelligence, security, and maritime domain awareness, ICEYE's near real-time data creates a tactical advantage for mission-critical operations. ICEYE operates internationally with offices in Finland, Poland, Spain, Japan, the UAE, Greece, Germany, and the US. The company has more than 900 employees, inspired by the shared vision of improving life on Earth by becoming the global source of truth in Earth Observation. DAY TO DAY RESPONSIBILITIES: - Perform aircraft setup, flight hardware integration, and field and central maintenance across testing campaigns. - Assist with aircraft component integration and systems ground-testing, including support on aircraft prototyping and systems testing activities. - Plan and coordinate flight testing campaigns from a technical readiness perspective, ensuring all systems and logistics are prepared for safe and effective exe

Requirements

  • ● + years of experience as a specialist, integration, or field technician in a relevant field (unmanned systems, aircraft, robotics, motorsports, or other high-performance/high-complexity systems).
  • ● Hands-on experience in aircraft, robot, or motorsports prototyping and manufacturing, including familiarity with mechanical prototyping tools (e.g. 3D printing, CAD) and basic UAV/robot components (actuators, motors, ESCs, autopilot systems, etc.).
  • ● Demonstrated field operations experience with strong technical aptitude and a practical, problem-solving mindset.
  • ● Good command of English, both written and spoken.
  • ● NICE TO HAVE SKILLS
  • ● Electronics engineering background with the ability to debug and implement quick software or hardware solutions in the field.
  • ● Familiarity with lightweight composite structures and airframes.
  • ● Valid EASA remote pilot licence up to specific category standard scenarios clearance.
  • ● Good command of Spanish, both written and spoken.
  • ● Proactive, can-do attitude with a genuine passion for aerospace, robotics, or related fields.
  • ● APPLICATION PROCESS
  • ● Talent Acquisition Interview
  • ● Hiring Manager Interview
  • ● Technical Interview (onsite or virtual), including a Technical Challenge
  • ● Hiring Team Interview
  • ● Offer Decision
  • ● WORKING AT ICEYE
  • ● At ICEYE, you'll join a diverse and highly engaged team united by the ambition to make the impossible possible. As a global scale-up, we combine speed and ambition with the opportunity to take real ownership from day one. Your growth, wellbeing, and success are a priority, with continuous professional development, training opportunities, and a culture where collaboration is how we win.
  • ● HOW WE WORK (OUR VALUES)
  • ● Make the impossible possible: We set ambitious goals and stay calm under pressure. We bring grit, optimism, and ownership when things get hard, and we keep moving until we find a way.

Benefits

  • ● 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.
  • ● OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
  • ● 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.
  • ● Apply now to start your ICEYE journey, and help us continue to make the impossible possible together. Read more about ICEYE and working with us at iceye.com https://www.iceye.com