Software Engineer, Unmanned Aircraft (Avionics, Firmware, Autopilot) (Valencia)

Role Highlights

• Role: Software Engineer, Unmanned Aircraft (Avionics, Firmware, Autopilot)
• Department: HAPS
• Location: Valencia, Spain
• Reports to: VP of Engineering, HAPS
• Working type: Hybrid
• Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required)

The Mission of the Software Engineer, Unmanned Aircraft

As Software Engineer on the HAPS program, you will develop and maintain the custom software that keeps ICEYE's stratospheric electric aircraft flying — spanning the full stack from embedded avionics and command & control systems to simulation environments and ground-based tooling. You will integrate COTS and custom avionics components into a working UAV platform, build and improve hardware‑in‑the‑loop and software‑in‑the‑loop simulation systems, and participate directly in flight test campaigns — turning real‑world data into software improvements that push the aircraft's cap...