Role Highlights Title

Software AIT Engineer

Department

Integral Manufacturing Organisation

Reports to

Head of MAITE Spain

Location

Valencia, Spain

Type of Contract

Permanent

Working model

On-site

Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required)

Why this role matters As a Software AIT Engineer, you play a vital role in bridging software development and hardware integration at ICEYE. You will lead satellite-level verification and validation campaigns, integrate flight software with satellite subsystems, and develop automated test frameworks to ensure functional readiness.

You will act as the primary technical contact for software-related integration issues and drive continuous improvement across AIT methods, test efficiency, and build reliability -- ensuring every spacecraft meets ICEYE's standards for mission success.

Your day-to-day responsibilities

Execute satellite-level verification and validation (V&V;) campaigns, focusing on functional software operations and system health

Lead the integration of flight software with satellite subsystems (avionics, power, RF, thermal), ensuring seamless interoperability

Develop and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks to enhance efficiency, repeatability, and coverage across functional and environmental test campaigns

Act as primary technical contact for software-related integration issues, performing root cause analysis and coordinating with software engineering to resolve anomalies

Support production readiness and design reviews (PRR, CDR) by providing feedback on software testability, hardware-in-the-loop requirements, and system configuration

Contribute to and improve AIT documentation including software test procedures, integration plans, and configuration records

Interface with Global AIT, Software Engineering, and Mission Operations teams to ensure alignment on product standards and lessons learned

Drive continuous improvement initiatives in integration methods, test efficiency, and build reliability

What we’re looking for Must haves





5+ years of hands‑on experience in integration, testing, or production of complex systems -- preferably in aerospace or high‑reliability hardware industries

Strong proficiency in Python scripting and automation for test development and data analysis

Proven experience in multidisciplinary engineering environments with a focus on system‑level validation

Deep technical understanding of satellite architectures including command and data handling (C&DH;), avionics, or communication subsystems

Familiarity with hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL) testing, environmental testing (EMC, vibration, thermal), and configuration management

Systems engineering mindset -- able to anticipate integration risks and connect software logic, hardware interfaces, and mission operations

Proficient English (written and spoken) for cross‑functional collaboration

Nice to haves

Experience with Atlassian Cloud tools (Jira, Confluence)

Track record of enabling design‑for‑testability (DFT) and design‑for‑manufacturing (DFM)

Lean and Six Sigma experience

Experience writing or improving Python test scripts beyond routine execution

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.

📌 Software AIT Engineer (Madrid)
🏢 ICEYE
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