Senior Electronics Engineer, Radar Payload Team

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

Design board-level electronic systems for satellite radar units and RF boards, focusing on power and control circuits

Develop microcontroller-based solutions for power management and control functions

Test and validate electronic designs to ensure performance, reliability, and compliance with requirements

Document schematics, PCB layouts, and verification procedures throughout development

Troubleshoot issues across development, manufacturing, and in-orbit operations

Collaborate with RF, mechanical, and software teams to deliver integrated payload systems

Lead technical initiatives and contribute system-level insight to identify risks and drive solutions

Support production and continuous improvement of electronic subsystems

What we’re looking for

Must haves:

10+ years of experience in electronics engineering delivering industrial-grade hardware products end-to-end

Strong experience designing analog power systems and control electronics for complex hardware

Proficiency with PCB design tools such as Altium and best practices for high-reliability designs

Solid understanding of high-speed signal design and integrity

Knowledge of EMI and EMC principles and their application in hardware design

Experience with hands-on testing, debugging, and validation of electronic systems

Ability to lead technically and apply system-level thinking to complex engineering problems

Working knowledge of Python for analysis, testing, or tooling

Nice to haves:

Experience ensuring power integrity across mixed RF, high-speed, and high-power systems

Background in aerospace, satellite systems, or defense hardware development

Fundamental understanding of RF systems and their integration with electronics

Application Process

Recruiter screening

Hiring manager interview

Technical task

Technical panel interview

Final 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 and we will 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.