Senior AIT Payload Engineer

Role Highlights

🔹Title: Senior AIT Payload 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 seeking a Senior AIT Payload Engineer to take full technical ownership of the radar payload subsystem, from early design influence through qualification, production ramp-up, and operational deployment. As the most mission-critical subsystem, the radar payload defines the core imaging capabilities of our satellites.

In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring that the entire radar chain, including signal generation, amplification, RF routing, and antennas, is manufacturable, testable, and ready for scalable production. You will play a key role in bridging design and manufacturing, helping to deliver high-performance payloads that meet mission objectives.

What will you do in this role?

• Act as the key interface between Engineering and Production for all payload-related matters
• Participate in project kickoff and key design reviews (PDR, CDR, PRR)
• Define test strategies and documentation to support payload integration and verification
• Oversee the transfer of the payload subsystem into production, ensuring seamless integration and performance
• Provide Tier 2 technical support during production and assist in resolving payload-related issues
• Lead root cause analysis and coordinate design updates to improve system quality and manufacturability
• Continuously close the loop with design teams to drive long-term improvements in scalability and reliability
• Operate in a hands-on, system-aware role that requires deep expertise in:
• RF systems and signal integrity
• Firmware-controlled hardware
• Complex hardware integration workflows

Requirements

What will you need to be successful in this role?

• 7+ years of relevant industry experience
• Strong background in RF systems and high-frequency signal chains
• Experience working with firmware-controlled hardware (e.g., FPGAs, bootloaders, configuration flows)
• Understanding of payload-level verification methods, including RF performance, functional, and environmental testing
• Experience in satellite or high-reliability hardware integration, testing, or manufacturing environments
• Ability to translate complex design data into scalable and repeatable production processes
• Hands-on mindset, with experience debugging and validating high-complexity electronics
• System-level awareness of how the payload interacts with the rest of the spacecraft
• Familiarity with engineering design and production readiness reviews (PDR, CDR, PRR or similar)
• Clear communication skills for interfacing between design, AIT, and production teams
• Proactive attitude toward continuous improvement and pushing toward higher levels of manufacturing readiness (MRL9)

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! 🚀