Field Technician (UAV Flight Operations)

• Experience in unmanned aircraft testing and operation, including familiarity with autopilot/GPS stack calibration and ground software such as QGroundControl.

• Electronics engineering background with the ability to debug and implement quick software or hardware solutions in the field.

• Familiarity with lightweight composite structures and airframes.

• Valid EASA remote pilot licence up to specific category standard scenarios clearance.

• Good command of Spanish, both written and spoken.

• Proactive, can-do attitude with a genuine passion for aerospace, robotics, or related fields.

Role highlights:

• Role: Field Technician (UAV Flight Operations)

• Department: HAPS

• Location: Valencia, Spain

• Working type: Hybrid

The Mission of the Field Technician

As a HAPS Operations Field Technician, you'll play a hands-on role in preparing, executing, and assessing ground and flight testing campaigns for ICEYE's High Altitude Platform System - a large-scale UAV project set to make a real mark on aviation history. You'll be part of a growing, dedicated operations team working on one of the most ambitious unmanned aerial programs in the world, with significant room to grow as the team scales.

Day to day responsibilities:

• Perform aircraft setup, flight hardware integration, and field and central maintenance across testing campaigns.

• Assist with aircraft component integration and systems ground-testing, including support on aircraft prototyping and systems testing activities.

• Plan and coordinate flight testing campaigns from a technical readiness perspective, ensuring all systems and logistics are prepared for safe and effective execution.

• Operate and/or pilot unmanned aircraft in a support capacity during testing operations.

• Assess and report on flight testing results, contributing to continuous improvement of operations and aircraft performance.

• Assist in the development of aircraft and operations-related documentation.

• 3+ years of experience as a specialist, integration, or field technician in a relevant field (unmanned systems, aircraft, robotics, motorsports, or other high-performance/high-complexity systems).

• Hands-on experience in aircraft, robot, or motorsports prototyping and manufacturing, including familiarity with mechanical prototyping tools (e.g. 3D printing, CAD) and basic UAV/robot components (actuators, motors, ESCs, autopilot systems, etc.).

• Demonstrated field operations experience with strong technical aptitude and a practical, problem-solving mindset.

• Good command of English, both written and spoken.

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.