Role Highlights

Title: RF AIT Engineer
Department: General 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 an RF AIT Engineer, you play a vital role in ensuring the signal integrity and link performance of ICEYE's satellite constellation. You will lead the technical integration and validation of high-frequency communication and radar systems, executing RF verification campaigns, integrating RF hardware with satellite subsystems, and acting as the primary technical contact for RF-related issues on the production floor. Every spacecraft that leaves Valencia depends on your expertise to meet ICEYE's standards for mission success.
Your Day-to-day Responsibilities

Execute assembly, integration, and testing of complex RF subsystems including transmitters, antennas, and RF modules
Perform system-level RF validation campaigns focusing on antenna patterns, signal integrity,



and link budget verification
Lead the integration of RF hardware with other satellite subsystems (avionics, power, thermal), ensuring seamless interoperability and system health
Develop and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks in Python to enhance efficiency and coverage across RF functional and environmental test campaigns
Act as the primary technical contact for RF-related integration issues, performing root cause analysis and coordinating with engineering teams to resolve anomalies
Review, update, and validate RF-specific work instructions, travelers, and test procedures to ensure clarity and manufacturability
Support production readiness and design reviews (PRR, CDR) by providing feedback on RF testability, hardware-in-the-loop requirements, and system configuration

Must Haves
What we’re looking for

5+ years of hands‑on experience in the integration, testing, or production of complex RF or micr

📌 RF AIT Engineer (Valencia)
🏢 ICEYE
📍 Valencia