Control Engineer, Stratospheric Unmanned Electric Aircraft (Fixed Wing)
ICEYEValencia, Valencian Community, Spain
Posted August 1, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
We are a fast-growing international New Space company with employees from over 45 countries united by the same values and vision. ICEYE delivers unmatched persistent monitoring capabilities for any location on earth. Owning the world’s largest synthetic-aperture radar (SAR) satellite constellation, we enable objective, data-driven decisions for customers in sectors such as insurance, natural catastrophe response and recovery, security, maritime monitoring and finance. Our data can be collected day or night, and even through cloud cover. We constantly search for new talent to push the technology limits and keep making the impossible possible. See our open positions and join us on this journey!
Job Description
ICEYE is seeking a Control Engineer to join its aircraft development team, focusing on the design, implementation, and maintenance of complex autopilot systems for UAVs like HAPS. This role involves navigating complex scenarios related to takeoff, aerodynamics, weather protection, and mission operations, impacting the aircraft's performance and safety. The position offers a transparent, inclusive, and growth-oriented culture within a world-class team.
Requirements
- Managing aeroelastics, adverse weather, structural needs, and mission needs.
- Designing and implementing advanced control algorithms for a novel UAV system.
- Developing and/or improving hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) and software-in-the-loop (SITL) simulation systems.
- Discovering and understanding airworthiness requirements for control system safety and reliability.
- Participating in flight test campaigns and data analysis.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Retirement Plan
- Relocation Assistance
