Satellite Radio Frequency Senior Technician Department: General Manufacturing Organisation Type of Contract: Permanent As a Satellite RF Senior Technician, you play a vital role in proving that every satellite's radar payload meets aerospace quality standards before it leaves our Valencia production line. You will operate our Anechoic Chamber, execute RF payload verification and antenna characterization, and validate SAR radar performance using specialized high-frequency instrumentation. Your work gives ICEYE dedicated, high-quality RF test capability on the line, alongside our systems and software verification team. 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 1000 employees across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. Prepare, mount, and operate satellites inside the Anechoic Chamber for RF payload testing and antenna characterization. Set up and operate high-frequency RF instrumentation, including spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, RF signal generators, and power meters. Execute manual and automated RF test scripts to measure gain, phase, frequency response, power output, and link budgets. Diagnose and troubleshoot RF path, signal integrity, and payload subsystem anomalies, distinguishing test/cabling setup issues from genuine unit faults. Document test outcomes, maintain calibration records, and generate non-conformance reports (NCRs) in Jira.



Operate mechanical and electrical ground support equipment (GSE) to ensure smooth chamber test operations. Collaborate closely with RF engineering, the Satellite Systems Senior Technician, and other production teams to meet satellite delivery deadlines and technical specifications. Relevant university degree in RF Engineering, Telecommunications, Electronics, Applied Physics, or similar, or equivalent hands-on experience in a related role. ~Practical experience executing RF tests, Anechoic Chamber operation, and RF cabling/setup debugging. ~ Basic proficiency in a Linux environment and running Python or Shell scripts for automated test procedures. ~ Excellent communication skills, with particular attention to detail in procedures, preparation, and execution. ~ Proficient in English, both written and spoken, to ensure clear communication in a cross-functional environment. Background in synthetic aperture radar (SAR), space hardware, or defense electronics. Advanced Python scripting, ICEYE-specific test frameworks, and satellite bus specifics. Experience using Atlassian Cloud (Jira, Confluence). Hiring Manager General Interview As a global scale-up, we combine speed and ambition with the opportunity to take real ownership from day one. Your growth, wellbeing, and success are a priority, with continuous professional development, training opportunities, and a culture where collaboration is how we win. Stay close to what's happening across the company so you can make better decisions. Create psychological safety, invite different perspectives, and build inclusive teams. We match tasks to the right owner and stay agile as priorities shift.

📌 Satellite RF Test Engineer (Valencia)
🏢 ICEYE
📍 Valencia