Senior Operations Specialist

ICEYESenior Operations Specialist LocationValenciaEmployment TypeFull timeLocation TypeOn-siteDepartmentEngineeringRole highlights:Role: Senior Operations SpecialistDepartment: HAPSLocation: Valencia, SpainWorking type: Hybrid Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required)The Mission of the Senior Operations SpecialistAs 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.  Who are we?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:Develop and assist ICEYE flight OperationsPlan & coordinate flight testing campaignsDevelop SORA-based and MET-based site/operational flight feasibility assessments toolsInterface with authorities/external entities for coordination & flight clearanceOperate unmanned aircraft (from GCS)Assess and report flight testing resultsAssist in aircraft and operations related documentation developmentAssist with aircraft components integration & systems ground testingAssist in aircraft and simulation systems developmentAssist in aircraft prototyping and systems testing Requirements:Must have skills5+ years of relevant experience in UAS testing and operationExperience in aircraft prototyping & manufacturing, e.g. mechanical prototyping toolsExperience with safety analysis in the SORA frameworkGood 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 Nice to have skillsElectronics/avionics engineering profile, being able to debug and/or implement quick SW/HW solutionsGood knowledge of meteorology sciences (turbulence formation, thermic activity, etc., and how to identify it).Familiarity with Autopilot/GPS stack calibrationFamiliarity with ground software like QGroundControlFamiliarity with lightweight composite airframesEASA-valid remote pilot license up to specific category standard scenariosProactive can-do attitude and love for aerospace are expectedApplication processTalent Acquisition InterviewHiring Manager InterviewTechnical Interview (onsite or virtual), including a Technical ChallengeHiring Team InterviewOffer DecisionWorking at...