Avionics Manager

Role Highlights:

Espoo, Finland

Permanent

Office/ Hybrid

Who are we?

ICEYE is changing the way we see the world. Our constellation of SAR satellites provides critical data day and night, regardless of weather, empowering governments and businesses to make informed decisions in sectors like disaster response, maritime security, and environmental monitoring. As a fast-growing company with a mission to improve life on Earth, we're pushing the boundaries of space technology and providing unmatched persistent monitoring capabilities.

Why You Should Join Our Mission:

• Make  Real Impact: Lead the development of avionics systems that power our growing satellite constellation and contribute to solving critical challenges facing our planet.
• Thrive in a Collaborative Environment of Experts: Work alongside world-renowned experts in SAR technology and contribute to a culture of innovation and excellence.
• Grow Your Career: Take ownership of critical projects, see your work launch into space, and benefit from dedicated resources for professional development, including training, conferences, and mentorship opportunities.

What You'll Do :

• Lead and inspire: Manage and mentor a high-performing team of hardware and software engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
• Drive technical excellence: Ensure integration between hardware components, microcontrollers, and host systems, focusing on system reliability, performance, and efficient hardware-software interaction.
• Ensure mission success: Guarantee the reliability and performance of critical satellite electronic units and subsystems, ensuring adherence to the highest quality standards.
• Shape the future of avionics: Ensure integration between hardware components, microcontrollers, and host systems, focusing on system reliability, performance, and efficient hardware-software interaction.

Requirements

What You'll Need:

• Essential qualifications: BSc/MSc degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience: 6+ years of experience in electronics engineering and software engineering, with at least 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Technical expertise:
• Strong experience in board-level design, including schematics, PCB layout, simulations, and PCB technologies.
• Proficiency in writing and debugging firmware in C for bare-metal and RTOS environments on microcontrollers.
• Experience with communication protocols (UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethernet).
• Familiarity with C++, including object-oriented programming and multi-threading.
• Leadership skills:
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills with a proven ability to motivate and guide teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to foster collaboration across disciplines.
• Proficient problem-solving skills and the ability to perform root-cause analysis on failures.

In addition to the above, it would be beneficial if you had the below attributes and skills:

• Highly desired: Experience with high-speed digital design.
• Valuable assets:
• Aerospace industry experience.
• Expertise in developing and optimizing C++ applications for embedded Linux environments.
• Deep understanding of embedded development best practices, including code review, unit testing, and CI/CD.

Benefits

• 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 private 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 
• Base salary range for this position is 3600-4500 euros per month (gross) contingent on your experience level, and will be negotiated individually.

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