Senior Operations Specialist (Solar Stratospheric Aircraft Mission Planning)
Core
Shape where, when, and how ICEYE's stratospheric solar-powered aircraft flies by building operational weather pictures, identifying launch/recovery windows, and creating safe mission plans integrating weather, airspace, and energy constraints.
Role type
Senior Operations Specialist (HAPS Mission Planning)
Builds
Operational mission plans, flight test campaigns, and ground control station procedures for stratospheric aircraft.
Domain
Aerospace / High-Altitude Platform Systems (HAPS) / Meteorology
Required skills
UAS/aircraft testing and operations experience, meteorology knowledge, flight/mission planning, aircraft performance understanding, data analysis scripting, large vehicle driving
Preferred skills
Aviation meteorology qualification, radiosonde/lidar experience, airspace management, trajectory modeling, solar-powered aircraft experience, SORA safety analysis, GIS tools, remote pilot license
Technologies
Python, C/C++, QGroundControl, radiosondes, lidar, forecast models, synoptic charts
Responsibilities
Build and maintain operational meteorological picture, identify launch/recovery windows, develop mission plans, monitor aircraft progress, execute flight test campaigns, analyze flight data, develop operational procedures, support safety assessments
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
