About the Position

Satellite Systems, Software Verification Team Lead

Valencia, Spain

Role Highlights

Department: Global Manufacturing Organisation
Reports to: Maite Manager
Employment type: Permanent
Workplace model: Office
Security screening: Required (SUPO, where applicable)

About the Role

We are looking for a Satellite Systems, Software Verification Team Lead to ensure the final verification of our satellites, proving that an integrated spacecraft works reliably.

Once a satellite has been integrated, your team takes over. You’ll lead satellite-level functional and end-to-end checkout, onboard software loading and validation, and RF testing in our anechoic chamber, with a team of 5 technicians across systems, software, and RF.

This is a hands-on leadership role. You’ll spend real time with your team at the satellite, troubleshooting, unblocking issues, and improving how we test. ICEYE is scaling satellite production fast, so you’ll also build the processes, tools, and KPIs that let verification keep pace without compromising quality.

We’re looking for a strong electronics engineer who is comfortable with software and enjoys leading people. Space experience is a plus, not a requirement. If you’ve led hands-on electronics testing in a demanding industry such as aerospace, defence, automotive, or power electronics, we’ll help you learn the space-specific parts.

Responsibilities

Leading Satellite Verification

Own satellite-level verification after integration: functional and end-to-end system checkout
Prove that all onboard systems (power, avionics, software, RF) perform reliably in full configuration
Be hands-on: lead troubleshooting, isolate faults, unblock issues, and keep momentum

Owning Software in Verification

Own onboard software loading, validation, and checkout during production verification
Maintain and improve test scripts, test automation, and software-supported verification flows
Work with AIT Engineering on software-related issues, telling software faults apart from hardware faults

Overseeing RF Testing

Make sure RF testing of the satellite in the anechoic chamber is planned, executed, and reported to standard, working with the RF specialists in your team
Keep RF test benches and chamber setups maintained, calibrated, and compliant

Quality, Traceability & Compliance

Plan, execute, and report system-level functional tests and inspections
Maintain configuration control, build discipline, and full traceability
Ensure compliance with applicable aerospace quality standards such as ECSS
Identify key non-conformances, escalate critical issues, and drive resolution of the most impactful ones, supporting root cause analysis led by AIT Engineering

Building Scalable, Repeatable Processes

Develop work instructions, test procedures, and checklists with AIT Engineering and Quality
Turn unclear inputs into clear, usable processes and reduce tribal knowledge
Increase throughput and reduce rework while protecting quality

Leading & Developing the Team

Lead, coach, and grow a multidisciplinary team of engineers and technicians
Build a culture of ownership, accountability, and pride in the product
Teach structured fault diagnosis and test best practices

Working Across Teams

Be the bridge between verification and engineering (systems, software, RF, AIT)
Collaborate with Quality, Planning, Supply Chain, and the two other production teams (Integration/Mechanical & Thermal; Electronics)
Prepare verification for higher volumes; define and track KPIs

Requirements

Must-haves

A degree in electronics, telecommunications, or electrical engineering, or equivalent hands-on experience
Hands-on experience testing, validating, or verifying complex electronic systems, at unit or system level
Working software knowledge: scripting (ideally Python), loading and configuring software on hardware, version and configuration control
Experience leading or coordinating a technical team in a hands-on environment
Ability to read schematics, assembly drawings, and test procedures
Clear communication with engineers, technicians, and stakeholders, in fluent English

Nice-to-haves

Experience in space, aerospace, defence, or another high-reliability industry
RF test experience (spectrum or network analysers, signal generators, anechoic chambers)
Familiarity with ECSS, NASA-STD, or similar standards (such as DO-178C, ISO 26262, or EN 50128)
Test automation frameworks (such as TestStand, LabVIEW, or pytest)
Experience scaling a test or production process
Spanish (may be required based on confirmation from Maite)

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
You'll work at the intersection of engineering and production, where decisions have immediate impact

Application Process

Talent Acquisition Interview
Hiring Manager General Interview
Technical Interview, including a Technical Challenge
Peer & Culture Interview
VP Interview

Working at ICEYE

At ICEYE, you’ll join a diverse and highly engaged team united by the ambition to make the impossible possible. 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.

Our Values

Make the impossible possible: We set ambitious goals and stay calm under pressure. We bring grit, optimism, and ownership when things get hard, and we keep moving until we find a way.

Be curious: Go deep, ask questions, listen carefully, and think critically. Understand the “why” behind decisions.
See the big picture: Stay close to what’s happening across the company so you can make better decisions. Consider how your work affects others.
Drive effective teamwork: Create psychological safety, invite different perspectives, and build inclusive teams. There are no bad questions.
Act as one team: We win together. We match tasks to the right owner and stay agile as priorities shift.
Have fun: What we do matters-and it should be enjoyable. Celebrate progress, take pride in results, and share the wins.

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.

Base salary range for this position is dependent on experience, and will be negotiated individually.

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.

Satellite Systems, Software Verification Team Lead

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