Role Highlights
RF, Satellite Systems & Software Production Team Lead
Location:
Valencia, Spain
Department:
General Manufacturing Organisation
Reports to:
Maite Manager
Employment type:
Permanent
Workplace model:
Office
Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required)
About the Role
We are looking for an
RF, Satellite Systems & Software Team Lead
to own the final verification of our satellites — the stage where an integrated spacecraft is proven to work.
Once a satellite has been integrated, your team takes over: full
satellite-level verification
(functional and end-to-end system checkout),
RF testing and characterization
in the anechoic chamber, and
onboard software
loading, validation, and checkout. You will lead a multidisciplinary team across RF, systems, and software, responsible for proving that every onboard system performs reliably before the satellite ships.
This is a
hands-on leadership role
at the core of our production. You'll spend time on the floor with your team, solving problems, improving processes, and delivering satellites at scale. We are rapidly scaling our production operations and require a leader who can build the systems and processes necessary to support this significant growth. In this role, you carry the ultimate responsibility for flight readiness: verifying that every component is perfectly integrated and engineered to survive the uncompromising environment of space.
Who We Are
ICEYE is the world leader in sovereign intelligence from space. We deliver persistent monitoring capabilities to detect and respond to changes in any location on Earth.
ICEYE owns the world's largest and most advanced SAR (synthetic aperture radar) satellite constellation.



To our customers we provide intelligence with unmatched quality, latency and revisit times, in any weather, day or night. To governments who choose to operate their own constellation we provide this proven capability as a sovereign system.
ICEYE-built constellations serve customers in defence and intelligence, environmental monitoring, insurance and emergency management. We enable fast decisions that contribute to a safer future.
Founded and headquartered in Finland, ICEYE operates globally with over **** employees across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific.
Your day-to-day responsibilities
Leading Satellite Verification
Own satellite?level verification once integration is complete — functional and end-to-end system checkout
Prove that all onboard systems (RF, avionics, power, software) perform reliably in full configuration
Be hands?on: lead troubleshooting, unblock issues, keep momentum
Owning RF Test & Characterization
Lead RF testing and characterization of subsystems and the full satellite in the
anechoic chamber
Own RF measurement setups using spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators, power meters, etc.
Ensure RF test benches and chamber setups are maintained, calibrated, and compliant
Owning Software in Production
Own onboard software loading, validation, and checkout during production verification




Maintain and improve test automation, scripts, and software?supported verification flows
Coordinate software?related troubleshooting with AIT engineering
Driving Quality, Traceability & Compliance
Own planning, execution, and reporting of system?level functional tests and inspections
Maintain configuration control, build discipline, and full traceability
Ensure compliance with aerospace and RF quality standards (ECSS, NASA-STD, etc.)
Ensure active team participation in root cause analysis (led by AIT Engineering) by identifying key non?conformances, ensuring critical issues are communicated, and driving the resolution of the most impactful non?conformances for the production line.
Building Scalable, Repeatable Processes
Develop and improve work instructions, test procedures, and checklists with AIT Engineering and Quality
Turn unclear inputs into clear, usable verification processes; reduce tribal knowledge
Drive throughput and reduce rework while protecting quality
Leading & Developing the Team
Lead, coach, and grow a multidisciplinary team across RF, systems, and software
Build a culture of ownership, accountability, and pride in the product
Train and mentor on RF assembly/test best practices and fault diagnostics
Working Across Teams & Scaling
Act as the bridge between verification and engineering (RF, systems, software, AIT)
Collaborate with Quality, Planning, Supply Chain, and the other two production teams (Integration/Mechanical & Thermal; Electronics)
Prepare verification for higher volumes; define and track KPIs
What We're Looking For
You don't need to tick every box, but strong candidates typically br

📌 Rf, Satellite Systems (Valencia)
🏢 ICEYE Oy
📍 Valencia