Electronics Engineer - Radar Payload Team

Espoo , Finland
full-time

AI overview

Contribute to the development of satellite radar hardware, solving complex engineering problems and collaborating with specialists across various disciplines.

Role overview:

Title: Electronics Engineer - Radar Payload Team

Location: Espoo, Finland

Team: Space Systems

Contract:Permanent

Who are we?

ICEYE is the global leader in synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite operations for Earth Observation, persistent monitoring, and natural catastrophe solutions; owning and operating the world's largest SAR constellation. ICEYE is headquartered in Finland and operates from five international locations with more than 600 employees from nearly 60 countries, inspired by the shared vision of improving life on Earth by becoming the global source of truth in Earth Observation.

Our satellites acquire images of Earth at any time – even when it’s cloudy or dark – providing commercial and government partners with unmatched persistent monitoring capabilities. Information derived from our SAR images helps customers make data-driven decisions to address time-critical challenges in various sectors, such as maritime, disaster management, insurance, and finance.

Our team is a tight-knit group of experts across many disciplines (e.g., engineering, software development, radar technology, etc.). We’re innovative, driven people who strive for excellence in everything we do. Teamwork, curiosity, and having fun are core values at ICEYE, and contribute to Making the Impossible possible!!

Why should you work for us?

ICEYE is at the cutting edge of new technology and we are continuing to build and operate our commercial constellation of SAR satellites. Working with ICEYE, you will be part of making the impossible possible, whilst shaping the Earth Observation industry. You will work with varied, diverse and engaged colleagues to further the ICEYE mission. At ICEYE we realize that without great people we can not succeed, therefore you will be an integral, valued and appreciated colleague, with the ability to directly shape the vision and direction of the business. 

We actively support Continuous Professional Development, and will provide access to a range of avenues to allow you to succeed, including courses, training and attendance at conferences. ICEYE is a place where your development, your growth and your success is a priority. 

About the role

We’re looking for an Electronics Engineer to join our Radar Payload Team and contribute to the development of satellite radar hardware. In this role, you’ll design, test, and maintain electronic systems that support the power and control circuits of our RF boards.

You’ll work across the full product lifecycle - from concept and prototyping to integration and testing - helping ensure reliable performance in challenging space environments. The role offers the opportunity to solve complex engineering problems, collaborate with specialists across disciplines, and play a key part in advancing our next-generation radar payloads.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

  • Board-level design of electronic systems for satellite radar units and RF boards, focusing on power and control circuits using microcontrollers.
  • Conduct rigorous testing of designed boards to ensure functionality, performance, and compliance with specifications.
  • Document design processes, including schematics, layouts, and test procedures.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues that arise during development, manufacturing, and in-orbit operations.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including RF engineers, mechanical engineers, and software developers.

Required Qualifications

  • Experience in electronics engineering, with a preference for good knowledge in analog electronics.
  • Experience with power control and circuits for high-power RF amplifiers and low-noise power supply.
  • Experience in the aerospace or defense industry is highly desirable.
  • Understanding of high-speed signals.
  • Knowledge of EMI/EMC principles and best practices.
  • Fundamental RF understanding is desirable.

Benefits

What We Offer

  • A job that matters in a dynamic Earth Observation environment with a scale-up approach
  • An independent role with a supportive and diverse work environment
  • Occupational healthcare, occupational, and accident insurance
  • A yearly benefit budget to spend as you wish (i.e. on sport, transport, bike benefit, wellness, lunch, etc.)
  • Phone subscription with iPhone of choice 
  • Relocation support (i.e. flight tickets, accommodation, relocation agency support)
  • Time for self-development, research, training, conferences, or certification schemes
  • Inspiring and collaborating offices and silent workspaces enable you to focus
  • A wide variety of the best coffee, tea, snacks, and sweets to accompany your daily space mission

Diversity, equity, and inclusion

At ICEYE, we believe that diversity isn't just a buzzword – it's our greatest asset. 

We're committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every voice is not only heard but celebrated. We know that diverse perspectives breed innovation and creativity, which is why we actively seek out individuals from all walks of life, backgrounds, and experiences. 

Whatever your background, we want you to bring your authentic self to the table. Join us and be part of a team where differences are not only embraced but cherished, because together, we're stronger. 

Apply now to start your ICEYE journey, and help us continue to make the impossible possible together. Read more about ICEYE and working with us at iceye.com

Perks & Benefits Extracted with AI

  • Free Meals & Snacks: A wide variety of the best coffee, tea, snacks, and sweets to accompany your daily space mission
  • Health Insurance: Occupational healthcare, occupational, and accident insurance
  • Self-development time: Time for self-development, research, training, conferences, or certification schemes

ICEYE is building and operating its own commercial constellation of synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellites with SAR data already available to customers. These satellites can take images of Earth at any time – even when it’s cloudy or dark. Information derived from these images will help our customers understand the world better and help them make more intelligent decisions. We launched the world’s first SAR microsatellite in January 2018 and have raised $152M in financing to date.We are a Finnish based international New Space company with employees from roughly 30 countries and subsidiaries in the US, UK and Poland. Our team is a tight-knit group of experts from a range of areas including engineering, software development, and radar technology. We’re innovative, driven, and strive for excellence in everything we do. We don’t listen to people who say it can’t be done: we go and do it!

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