Field Technician (UAV Flight Operations)
Core
Hands-on Field Technician preparing, executing, and assessing ground and flight testing campaigns for ICEYE's High Altitude Platform System (UAV).
Role type
Field Technician (UAV Flight Operations)
Builds
Ground and flight testing campaigns for High Altitude Platform System (UAV)
Domain
Aerospace / Unmanned Aerial Systems / Defense & Intelligence
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Aircraft setup and maintenance, Flight hardware integration, Prototyping and manufacturing, Mechanical prototyping tools (3D printing, CAD), UAV/robot components knowledge, Field operations, Problem-solving
Preferred skills
Unmanned aircraft testing and operation, Autopilot/GPS stack calibration, Ground software (QGroundControl), Electronics engineering, Lightweight composite structures, EASA remote pilot licence
Technologies
3D printing, CAD, QGroundControl, UAV autopilot systems, ESCs
Responsibilities
Perform aircraft setup, flight hardware integration, and field maintenance; Assist with aircraft component integration and systems ground-testing; Plan and coordinate flight testing campaigns; Operate or pilot unmanned aircraft during testing; Assess and report on flight testing results; Assist in developing aircraft and operations documentation
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC