AIT Production & Verification System Engineer

Role Highlights

🔹Title: AIT Production & Verification System Engineer

🔹Location: Helsinki (On-site)

🔹Type of Contract: Permanent

Who are we?

ICEYE is the global leader in synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite technology, revolutionizing Earth observation with real-time, all-weather, day-and-night imaging. As the owner and operator of the world’s largest SAR satellite constellation, we provide critical insights that empower industries like maritime, disaster management, insurance, and finance to make informed decisions.

Headquartered in Finland, with a presence in five international locations, our diverse team of 600+ experts from nearly 60 countries shares a bold mission: to enhance life on Earth by delivering reliable, data-driven solutions. At ICEYE, we foster a culture of curiosity, innovation, and collaboration, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in space technology to solve the world’s toughest challenges.

Why Join ICEYE?

At ICEYE, we’re not just launching satellites, we’re redefining what’s possible with SAR technology. Join a team of passionate innovators solving real-world challenges and making a tangible impact. We foster a dynamic and inclusive environment where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your contributions truly matter. With continuous learning opportunities, cutting-edge projects, and collaboration with industry-leading experts, you'll have the chance to grow, innovate, and shape the future of Earth Observation.

Why you will Love this role?

ICEYE is looking for an AIT Production & Verification System Engineer to take full ownership of the satellite as a system. In this role, you will be the key link between the Engineering and Production teams. As our production rates increase, this position becomes even more important to ensure every satellite we build is reliable, fully tested, and ready for space.

You will be responsible for making sure each satellite meets our technical, quality, and mission-readiness standards, not just as individual parts, but as a complete and functioning spacecraft. This role is especially important when we are developing a new generation of satellites, where a dedicated AIT engineer is needed from the start.

What will you do in this role?

• Be involved from the start of the project through the entire satellite generation lifecycle

Represent production needs during the design phase, ensuring requirements are clearly defined and feasible on the production floor

• Support and prepare for key design reviews including:

1. Preliminary Design Review (PDR)
2. Critical Design Review (CDR)
3. Production Readiness Review (PRR)

• Ensure proper handover of technical knowledge and documentation to production teams
• Collaborate daily with teams across all subsystems, reviewing interfaces and system interactions
• Lead full satellite testing, including:

1. Thermal performance
2. Harness design
3. Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
4. Overall system integration and behavior

• Drive improvements in testing and integration processes to reflect real-life conditions and achieve high production maturity (MRL9)
• Act as a technical leader in project discussions, guiding interface and design decisions from early phases
• During production, define test coverage, validate satellite configurations, and resolve system-level integration issues
• Contribute to lessons learned and continuously improve satellite design, testing, and integration practices

Requirements

What will you need to be successful in this role?

• An engineering background (specific discipline is flexible)
• 7+ years of experience in the space industry, ideally with direct satellite experience
• Prior systems engineering experience or involvement in system-level responsibilities
• Solid understanding of the main environmental tests for satellites and how they are conducted

• Strong understanding of satellite systems and how different subsystems interact at the spacecraft level
• Hands-on experience in Assembly, Integration, and Testing (AIT) of satellites or complex hardware systems
• Solid knowledge of system verification methods, including functional, environmental, and EMC testing
• Experience working with or across engineering and production teams in a fast-paced, high-reliability environment
• Familiarity with engineering design reviews (PDR, CDR) and production readiness reviews (PRR)
• Ability to define and track Manufacturing Readiness Levels (MRLs) and push toward production maturity
• Good grasp of configuration management and test documentation (EIDP, procedures, NCRs, etc.)
• Strong problem-solving skills to investigate and resolve system-level issues across hardware, software, and integration

Process

Our Commitment To You

When you apply to a role at ICEYE, we commit to responding to your initial application within 5 working days, if not sooner. When you are contacted by the Talent Partner managing the role, they will be your key point of contact throughout the interview and assessment process. 

We commit to ensuring that you are kept updated about the status of your application, and that any questions you have are answered as soon as possible.

Don't hesitate to apply, even if you don't tick all the boxes, your passion and potential are just as important to us!

Benefits

What’s In It for You?

• 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
• Competitive salary contingent on your experience level, and will be negotiated individually

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At ICEYE, diversity is more than just a value - it's our greatest strength. We’re dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where every voice is not only heard but celebrated. Diverse perspectives drive innovation and creativity, so we actively seek individuals from all backgrounds and experiences.

No matter your background, we encourage you to bring your authentic self to the team. Join us and be part of a workplace where differences are embraced and valued, because together, we’re stronger.

Apply now to begin your ICEYE journey and help us make the impossible possible.

Learn more about ICEYE and life at our company at iceye.com.

Ready to launch your career? Apply now and help us build the future of Space Tech! 🚀