Role Highlights RF, Satellite Systems & Software Production Team Lead

Location:
Valencia, Spain Department: General Manufacturing Organisation Reports to: 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.
on leadership role at the core of our production.
We are rapidly scaling our production operations and require a leader who can build the systems and processes necessary to support this significant growth.
To our customers we provide intelligence with unmatched quality, latency and revisit times, in any weather, day or night.
ICEYE-built constellations serve customers in defence and intelligence, environmental monitoring, insurance and emergency management.
Founded and headquartered in Finland, ICEYE operates globally with over ***
* employees across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia?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?Ensure active team participation in root cause analysis (led by AIT Engineering) by identifying key 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 knowledgeDrive 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; Experience leading technical test/verification teams in a hands?on environment Strong RF background — components, antennas, waveguides, RF integration flows, and complex RF system testing Experience with RF test tools (spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators, power meters, anechoic chambers ) Experience in functional and system?level testing of complex systems Comfort with software in test — flight software loading/validation, test automation, scripting Ability to read and interpret RF schematics, assembly drawings, and test procedures Working knowledge of ECSS / NASA?STD quality and workmanship requirements A hands?improvement focus Strong communication across engineers, technicians, and stakeholders What Success Looks Like Every satellite is verified reliably, predictably, and to standard before it ships RF, system, and software verification processes are clear, structured, and scalable Problems are isolated and solved at the root, not patched The team takes full ownership of verification quality and traceability Verification keeps pace with ICEYE's growth Why This Role Is Interesting You own the moment of truth — proving the satellite works end?to?end You'll bring RF, systems, and software verification together under one scope You'll shape how verification is done, not just follow existing processes

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