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SUPO, where required)\n\nThe Mission of the Senior Operations Specialist\nAs Senior Operations Specialist on the HAPS program, you will be the driving force behind getting ICEYE's stratospheric electric aircraft safely and successfully into the sky. You will own the development of the full operations infrastructure - hardware, software, and procedures - as well as the planning and execution of flight test campaigns from the ground up. This means interfacing with aviation authorities to secure flight clearances, developing SORA-based safety assessments, operating the aircraft from the ground control station, and translating flight test results into actionable insights that feed back into the aircraft's development. You will sit at the crossroads of engineering and operations, contributing not just to how the aircraft flies, but to how it is built, tested, and continuously improved - helping establish an operations capability that will scale as the program grows.\nWho are we?\nICEYE delivers space-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities to governments and allied nations. This includes sovereign and turnkey ISR missions leveraging ICEYE's world-leading synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite technology, as well as access to data from the world's largest SAR satellite constellation. These capabilities enable partners to detect and respond to critical changes anywhere on Earth with unprecedented speed and accuracy - day or night and in any weather, supported by ultra high-resolution imagery and high-frequency revisits.\nAs a trusted partner for defense, intelligence, security, and maritime domain awareness, ICEYE's near real-time data creates a tactical advantage for mission-critical operations. ICEYE operates internationally with offices in Finland, Poland, Spain, Japan, the UAE, Greece, Germany, and the US. The company has more than 900 employees, inspired by the shared vision of improving life on Earth by becoming the global source of truth in Earth Observation.\nDay to day responsibilities:\nDevelop and assist ICEYE flight Operations\n\nPlan & coordinate flight testing campaigns\n\nDevelop SORA-based and MET-based site/operational flight feasibility assessments tools\n\nInterface with authorities/external entities for coordination & flight clearance\n\nOperate unmanned aircraft (from GCS)\n\nAssess and report flight testing results\n\nAssist in aircraft and operations related documentation development\n\nAssist with aircraft components integration & systems ground testing\n\nAssist in aircraft and simulation systems development\n\nAssist in aircraft prototyping and systems testing\n\nRequirements:\nMust have skills\n5+ years of relevant experience in UAS testing and operation\n\nExperience in aircraft prototyping & manufacturing, e.g. mechanical prototyping tools\n\nExperience with safety analysis in the SORA framework\n\nGood programming skills (C, C++, Python)\n\nAbility to drive large vehicles or convoys (within limits of B license)\n\nGood command of the English language, both oral and written\n\nNice to have skills\nElectronics/avionics engineering profile, being able to debug and/or implement quick SW/HW solutions\n\nGood knowledge of meteorology sciences (turbulence formation, thermic activity, etc., and how to identify it).\n\nFamiliarity with Autopilot/GPS stack calibration\n\nFamiliarity with ground software like QGroundControl\n\nFamiliarity with lightweight composite airframes\n\nEASA-valid remote pilot license up to specific category standard scenarios\n\nProactive can-do attitude and love for aerospace are expected\n\nApplication process\nTalent Acquisition Interview\n\nHiring Manager Interview\n\nTechnical Interview (onsite or virtual), including a Technical Challenge\n\nHiring Team Interview\n\nOffer Decision\n\nWorking at ICEYE\nAt 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.\nHow We Work (Our Values)\nMake 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.\nBe curious: Go deep, ask questions, listen carefully, and think critically. Understand the “why” behind decisions.\n\nSee the big picture: Stay close to what’s happening across the company so you can make better decisions. Consider how your work affects others.\n\nDrive effective teamwork: Create psychological safety, invite different perspectives, and build inclusive teams. There are no bad questions.\n\nAct as one team: We win together. We match tasks to the right owner and stay agile as priorities shift.\n\nHave fun: What we do matters-and it should be enjoyable. Celebrate progress, take pride in results, and share the wins.\n\nBenefits\nOur 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.\nOur commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion\nWe 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.\nWe’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.\nApply now to start your ICEYE journey, and help us continue to make the impossible possible together. 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