Senior Radio Frequency Engineer

Role highlights:

• Sr. RF Engineer
• Valencia, Spain, Espoo Finland, Warsaw Poland
• Permanent
• Office

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 realise 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. 

What will you do in this role? 

• In this role, you will support the company's growth in an exciting new project.
• You will work closely with engineers from other domains to design a new generation of satellites and ensure continuous improvements of them.
• Your responsibilities will include designing and testing satellite RF hardware, tackling the challenges inherent in the new space engineering approach, and pushing the boundaries of what small sensing satellites can achieve.
• You will also be involved in the design of both passive and active microwave systems, and provide technical support for our expanding fleet of satellites. If you're ready to take on these exciting challenges, we’d love to have you on board.

Requirements

What will you need to be successful in this role?

• Master's degree in Radio/RF/Communications/Signal/Electrical engineering.
• 5 years+ of experience in RF and microwave engineering (including PCB board design, link budget, component selection).
• Ability to communicate clearly in English (written and spoken).
• Familiar how to use common measurement equipment and skilled to do advanced measurements.
• Proficient problem-solving and debugging skills. Capability to tackle unconventional tasks and problems.
• Ability to perform root-cause analysis on failures.
• Ability to communicate clearly in English (written and spoken).
• Ability to work independently, but also a co-operative team player.
• Suits well in a multicultural environment.
• Capability to drive a new project from the technical side, facing unknown issues and collaborating with people from different domains to solve it.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Willingness to be involved in the whole life cycle of the satellite

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

• Prior experience in aerospace systems.
• Prior experience with radar, ELINT, SIGINT, etc.
• Prior experience with high frequency (5+ GHz) systems.
• Capability to manage basic projects.
• Prior experience in Altium, CST, Python.

Benefits

What do 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
• Time for self-development, research, training, conferences, or certification schemes
• Health insurance
• Coffee, snacks, and sweets to accompany your daily space mission
• Creative, inspiring and collaborative office
• Base salary range for this position is 3000-5500 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