Senior Satellite Production Specialist, RF

TLDR

Drive the production lifecycle of advanced RF payload systems for the world’s leading SAR satellite constellation, ensuring satellite performance and mentoring junior team members.

Role Highlights

  • Senior Satellite Production Specialist, RF
  • Location: Espoo, Finland
  • Department:  Global Manufacturing Organisation
  • Reports to: Satellite Production Team Lead
  • Employment Type: Permanent
  • Workplace model: On-site
  • Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required)

Why this role matters:

Based in ICEYE’s Espoo headquarters, you’ll be at the core of building the world’s leading SAR satellite constellation that monitors Earth in all conditions, day and night. You’ll drive the full production lifecycle of RF payload systems, from hands-on assembly and integration to leading critical test campaigns that ensure every satellite performs flawlessly in orbit. Working closely with production specialists, engineers, and mission managers, you’ll be the go-to expert when issues arise, keeping build lines flowing and missions on track. By mentoring junior colleagues and refining how we work, you’ll turn cutting-edge RF technology into operational satellites that support disaster response, protect communities, and improve life on Earth.

Who We Are

ICEYE 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.

As 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. Designed for dual use, the platform also serves civil protection and commercial users for natural-catastrophe intelligence, insurance, maritime monitoring (including oil-spill detection), and finance, contributing to global security and community resilience.

ICEYE is headquartered in Finland and operates globally across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. We have more than 900 employees, united by a shared vision: improving life on Earth by becoming the global source of truth in Earth Observation.

Your day-to-day responsibilities

  • Participate in satellite build activities for RF payload components starting from subsystem assembly all the way to final integration and testing
  • Guide and mentor junior members of the team and support build activities across multiple satellites
  • Mitigate any emergent issues on the production line
  • Participate and lead testing campaigns for the RF payload of the satellite system 
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams from production members, Engineers and Mission Managers to ensure successful satellite deliveries

Requirements

What we’re looking for

Must haves:

  • +5 years hands-on experience working in a production environment for RF systems
  • BSc / MSc in Electronics, RF, Aerospace or similar
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral with a strong proficiency in English
  • Knowledge and understanding of EMI/EMC, High speed signals and RF systems
  • A positive attitude and inclination to learn new skills
  • Work well in a multicultural environment

Nice to haves:

  • +2 years of experience working in a high-value production environment
  • Experience in PC and Linux environments as well as with tools such as Jira and Python
  • Experience in the aerospace or military industry is highly appreciated
  • Experience with Radar technology and antennas
  • Knowledge in the design or use of radios, antennas and/or other systems
  • Experience working with electronics, software and mechanical systems

Application Process

  • Talent Acquisition Interview
  • Hiring Manager General Interview
  • Technical Interview (onsite or virtual), including a Technical Challenge
  • Hiring Team Interview
  • Leadership Interview

Working at ICEYE

At 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.

How We Work (Our Values)

Make 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.

  • Be curious: Go deep, ask questions, listen carefully, and think critically. Understand the “why” behind decisions.
  • See the big picture: Stay close to what’s happening across the company so you can make better decisions. Consider how your work affects others.
  • Drive effective teamwork: Create psychological safety, invite different perspectives, and build inclusive teams. There are no bad questions.
  • Act as one team: We win together. We match tasks to the right owner and stay agile as priorities shift.
  • Have fun:  What we do matters—and it should be enjoyable. Celebrate progress, take pride in results, and share the wins.

Benefits

Our 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.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We 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.

We’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.

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.

ICEYE provides advanced satellite data and analytics for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) to government and commercial sectors globally. Utilizing cutting-edge synthetic aperture radar (SAR) technology, ICEYE enables timely and actionable insights, enhancing decision-making and operational readiness for its clients.

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