Field Technician (UAV Flight Operations)

About the role

As a Field Technician for UAV Flight Operations, you will support ICEYE’s High Altitude Platform System (HAPS) by preparing, executing and analysing ground and flight testing campaigns. Working in a hybrid setting from Valencia, you will join a growing operations team focused on one of the world’s most ambitious unmanned aerial projects.

Key responsibilities

• Set up aircraft, integrate flight hardware and perform field and central maintenance during testing campaigns.
• Assist with aircraft component integration, systems ground‑testing and prototyping activities.
• Plan and coordinate flight testing campaigns, ensuring technical readiness, safety and logistics.
• Operate or pilot unmanned aircraft in a support capacity during tests.
• Assess test results, report findings and contribute to continuous improvement of aircraft performance.
• Help develop and maintain aircraft and operations documentation.

Required profile

• Minimum 3 years experience as a specialist, integration or field technician in unmanned systems, aircraft, robotics, motorsports or other high‑performance systems.
• Hands‑on experience with aircraft or robot prototyping and manufacturing.
• Familiarity with mechanical prototyping tools such as 3D printing and CAD.
• Strong technical aptitude for field operations and system integration.

Required skills

• 3D printing
• CAD
• Actuators
• Motors
• Electronic speed controllers (ESCs)
• Autopilot systems
• Flight hardware integration