Location: Quonset Point, United States
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Work within a team of multidisciplinary engineers and operations personnel on pressure vessel fabrication and assembly as part of overall AUV production integration
Fabricate complex wire harnesses, solder electronic modules (including PCBAs), and modify COTS components
Perform configuration tasks to flash/load correct SW/FW versions onto devices
Build, test, and integrate complex electrical assemblies into our world-class AUVs
Design, prototype, and scale manufacturing jigs and fixtures to improve build and test efficiency
Follow detailed electrical and manufacturing documentation to build to engineering specifications
Help develop, document, and improve the pressure vessel production process
5S work areas, perform part inspections, close out work orders, and follow safety best practices
Support management of tools, equipment, and lab supplies (maintenance, calibrations, raw material stock)
Potential for travel offshore to support operations team as needed under the contract scope
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
4-12 years of relevant electronics technician experience in fields such as Robotics, Defense, or Avionics
Capable of carrying out detailed electro-mechanical assembly work with tight-tolerance components/enclosures and complex wire routings
Familiarity with electrical engineering principles and concepts
Full understanding of the manufacturing life cycle
Experience working off of technical documentation, electrical schematics, and engineering drawings
Commitment to a high-quality product and strong sense of personal accountability
Ability to perform electrical debug including use of tools such as a digital multimeter, oscilloscope, etc.
Extremely organized and detail-oriented
Excellent verbal & written communication skills
Strong sense of urgency and enthusiasm
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in sub-sea robotics (AUVs, UUVs, underwater equipment)
Experience working with electrical systems up to 400VDC
Experience working in avionics
Subsea cable splicing or fabrication experience
Experience with pressure vessels and/or pressure systems/equipment
IPC 610 and/or 620 Certification
Prior experience working with JIRA, Teamcenter (PLM), or NetSuite (ERP) or equivalent
Experience with low volume/high mix manufacturing
Location: Quonset Point, United States
SCOPE OF WORK (DELIVERABLES)
Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering and operations personnel on pressure vessel assembly and testing as part of overall AUV integration milestones.
Perform device configuration tasks, including flashing and loading specified SW/FW versions onto target hardware.
Build, test, and integrate complex electrical and mechanical assemblies into AUV systems.
Execute detailed subsystem End-of-Line (EOL) tests according to prepared test procedures and documentation.
Conduct incoming quality inspection testing on printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs).
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical, electronic, and integrated circuits down to the component level.
Support the refinement, documentation, and continuous improvement of pressure vessel production and test processes.
Maintain 5S standards across test benches/work areas, conduct physical part inspections, close out assigned work orders, and adhere strictly to facility safety protocols.
Assist with equipment upkeep, calibration tracking, tooling organization, and lab inventory maintenance.
Provide potential travel support for offshore field operations, testing, or vessel trials as project requirements dictate.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Solid technical background in electronics within relevant industries (Robotics, Defense, Aerospace, Avionics).
Proven track record of preparing, setting up, and executing rigorous test procedures with high attention to detail.
Working knowledge of core electrical engineering concepts and circuit theory.
Proficiency in reading and working directly from technical documentation, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering drawings.
Demonstrated commitment to hardware reliability, test integrity, and personal accountability for deliverables.
Hands-on proficiency with standard electrical test equipment (DMMs, oscilloscopes, benchtop power supplies, function generators, etc.).
Strong organizational, documentation, and detail-oriented technical execution skills.
Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently with initiative, adaptability, and high drive toward project deadlines.
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Prior experience in subsea robotics (AUVs, UUVs, or marine/underwater equipment).
Demonstrated experience safely handling electrical systems operating up to 400VDC.
Hands-on subsea cable splicing, potting, or custom harness fabrication experience.
Experience with hydrostatic test setups, pressure vessels, and/or high-pressure pneumatic/hydraulic systems.
Current or past IPC-A-610 and/or IPC/WHMA-A-620 certifications.
Familiarity with low-volume, high-mix (LVHM) or prototype-to-production manufacturing environments.
Location: Valencia
Workplace: OnSite
ROLE HIGHLIGHTS
- Satellite Systems, Software Verification Team Lead
- Location: Valencia, Spain
- Department: Global Manufacturing Organisation
- Reports to: Maite Manager
- Employment type: Permanent
- Workplace model: Office
- Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required)
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for an Satellite Systems, Software Verification Team Lead to own the final verification of our satellites, the stage where an integrated spacecraft is proven to work.
Once a satellite has been integrated, your team takes over. You’ll lead satellite-level functional and end-to-end checkout, onboard software loading and validation, and RF testing in our anechoic chamber, with a team of 5 technicians across systems, software and RF.
This is a hands-on leadership role. You’ll spend real time with your team at the satellite, troubleshooting, unblocking issues and improving how we test. ICEYE is scaling satellite production fast, so you’ll also build the processes, tools and KPIs that let verification keep pace without compromising quality.
We’re looking for a strong electronics engineer who is comfortable with software and enjoys leading people. Space experience is a plus, not a requirement. If you’ve led hands-on electronics testing in a demanding industry such as aerospace, defence, automotive or power electronics, we’ll help you learn the space-specific parts.
Who We Are
ICEYE is the world leader in sovereign intelligence from space. We deliver persistent monitoring capabilities to detect and respond to changes in any location on Earth.
ICEYE owns the world's largest and most advanced SAR (synthetic aperture radar) satellite constellation. To our customers we provide intelligence with unmatched quality, latency and revisit times, in any weather, day or night. To governments who choose to operate their own constellation we provide this proven capability as a sovereign system.
ICEYE-built constellations serve customers in defence and intelligence, environmental monitoring, insurance and emergency management. We enable fast decisions that contribute to a safer future.
Founded and headquartered in Finland, ICEYE operates globally with over 1000 employees across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific.
YOUR DAY-TO-DAY RESPONSIBILITIES
Leading Satellite Verification
- Own satellite-level verification after integration: functional and end-to-end system checkout
- Prove that all onboard systems (power, avionics, software, RF) perform reliably in full configuration
- Be hands-on: lead troubleshooting, isolate faults, unblock issues and keep momentum
Owning Software in Verification
- Own onboard software loading, validation and checkout during production verification
- Maintain and improve test scripts, test automation and software-supported verification flows
- Work with AIT Engineering on software-related issues, telling software faults apart from hardware faults
Overseeing RF Testing
- Make sure RF testing of the satellite in the anechoic chamber is planned, executed and reported to standard, working with the RF specialists in your team
- Keep RF test benches and chamber setups maintained, calibrated and compliant
Quality, Traceability & Compliance
- Plan, execute and report system-level functional tests and inspections
- Maintain configuration control, build discipline and full traceability
- Ensure compliance with applicable aerospace quality standards such as ECSS
- Identify key non-conformances, escalate critical issues and drive resolution of the most impactful ones, supporting root cause analysis led by AIT Engineering
Building Scalable, Repeatable Processes
- Develop work instructions, test procedures and checklists with AIT Engineering and Quality
- Turn unclear inputs into clear, usable processes and reduce tribal knowledge
- Increase throughput and reduce rework while protecting quality
Leading & Developing the Team
- Lead, coach and grow a multidisciplinary team of engineers and technicians
- Build a culture of ownership, accountability and pride in the product
- Teach structured fault diagnosis and test best practices
Working Across Teams
- Be the bridge between verification and engineering (systems, software, RF, AIT)
- Collaborate with Quality, Planning, Supply Chain and the two other production teams (Integration/Mechanical & Thermal; Electronics)
- Prepare verification for higher volumes; define and track KPIs
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
You don’t need to tick every box. If you have most of the must-haves and the role excites you, we’d like to hear from you.
Must-haves
- A degree in electronics, telecommunications or electrical engineering, or equivalent hands-on experience
- Hands-on experience testing, validating or verifying complex electronic systems, at unit or system level
- Working software knowledge: scripting (ideally Python), loading and configuring software on hardware, version and configuration control
- Experience leading or coordinating a technical team in a hands-on environment
- Ability to read schematics, assembly drawings and test procedures
- Clear communication with engineers, technicians and stakeholders, in fluent English
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in space, aerospace, defence or another high-reliability industry
- RF test experience (spectrum or network analysers, signal generators, anechoic chambers)
- Familiarity with ECSS, NASA-STD or similar standards (such as DO-178C, ISO 26262 or EN 50128)
- Test automation frameworks (such as TestStand, LabVIEW or pytest)
- Experience scaling a test or production process
- Spanish [move to must-haves if Maite confirms it’s required]
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
- Every satellite is verified reliably, predictably, and to standard before it ships
- RF, system, and software verification processes are clear, structured, and scalable
- Problems are isolated and solved at the root, not patched
- The team takes full ownership of verification quality and traceability
- Verification keeps pace with ICEYE's growth
WHY THIS ROLE IS INTERESTING
- You own the moment of truth, proving the satellite works end-to-end
- You'll bring RF, systems, and software verification together under one scope
- You'll shape how verification is done, not just follow existing processes
- You'll work at the intersection of engineering and production, where decisions have immediate impact
APPLICATION PROCESS
- Talent Acquisition Interview
- Hiring Manager General Interview
- Technical Interview, including a Technical Challenge
- Peer & Culture Interview
- VP 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.
Base salary range for this position is dependent on experience, and will be negotiated individually.
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—we’ll 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 http://iceye.com.
Location: Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Canada
📍
Location:
Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC, Canada
📄
Employment Type:
Full-Time
🏢
Work Arrangement:
Remote Opportunity for US and Canadian citizens and relocation assistance and bonus for UK and European citizens.
🚀
Start Date:
TBD
💰
Compensation:
TBD — based on skills and experience
Important Screening Requirements
Must have a
B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or a related field
.
10+ years of experience preferred
, but candidates with slightly less experience may be considered based on the strength and relevance of their
GNC/AOCS background
Strong experience in
orbital mechanics, attitude dynamics, and control-law design
.
Experience implementing
real-time filtering and control algorithms in embedded code
.
Hands-on experience with
navigation sensors and actuators
.
Strong aerospace systems engineering background.
Experience supporting
systems integration, testing, and troubleshooting
.
Experience with
Confluence and JIRA
.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in an
English and French work environment
.
About the Role
We are seeking a senior
Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) Systems Engineer
to support the design, integration, verification, and operational support of GNC subsystems for current and next-generation
remote sensing and communications satellites
.
This role spans the complete GNC subsystem lifecycle—from algorithm development and hardware implementation through integration, verification, and on-orbit operational support.
The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in
orbital dynamics, attitude determination and control, navigation, and real-time flight software integration
, while being comfortable working closely with subsystem and mission operations teams throughout the spacecraft lifecycle.
What We're Looking For
We’re looking for a senior GNC/AOCS systems engineer who can work across the
full spacecraft lifecycle
and bridge GNC algorithms, spacecraft hardware, flight software, systems engineering, integration, verification, and mission operations.
The ideal candidate goes beyond analysis and simulation, with hands-on experience translating GNC concepts into
integrated spacecraft systems
and supporting those systems through testing and on-orbit operations.
Key Responsibilities
Architecture & Requirements
Derive GNC functional, performance, and safety requirements from mission-level requirements.
Define requirements related to pointing accuracy, slew rates, orbit-maintenance ΔV, and fault tolerance.
Develop and maintain
System Requirements, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), and system description documentation
.
Manage requirements and maintain bidirectional traceability throughout the project lifecycle.
Modeling & Trade Studies
Conduct trade studies involving navigation sensor suites and actuator families.
Perform high-fidelity spacecraft dynamics simulations using
MATLAB/Simulink and STK
.
Develop and maintain error budgets.
Analyze control-law stability, fuel consumption, and survivability margins.
Evaluate GNC architectures and design alternatives.
Algorithm Development
Design and implement attitude-determination algorithms.
Develop orbit-determination solutions.
Develop control laws for:
3-axis stabilization
Slew maneuvers
Station keeping
Validate algorithms using
Monte Carlo analysis and worst-case scenarios
.
Support
Software-in-the-Loop (SIL)
and
Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL)
testing on avionics test benches.
Cross-Functional & Systems Engineering
Translate GNC algorithms into requirements for real-time flight software.
Collaborate with C&DH and flight software teams on telemetry/telecommand, schedulers, and FDIR logic.
Present technical status, risk analyses, and trade-study results to senior management.
Negotiate and maintain ICDs with other spacecraft subsystems.
Support
Phase 0 and pre-Phase A
activities.
Hardware Selection & Design
Specify GNC sensor and actuator hardware.
Define electrical, mechanical, and thermal interfaces.
Conduct trade studies involving redundancy architectures.
Work with structures and thermal engineering teams to ensure appropriate mounting, thermal paths, and vibration survivability.
Review harness routing and power distribution for GNC electronics.
Integration & Verification
Develop Verification Plans, Test Matrices, and Validation Procedures for unit, subsystem, and spacecraft-level GNC testing.
Lead functional testing, including:
Sensor calibration
Actuator command-response testing
Closed-loop attitude-control testing
On-orbit checkout sequences
Conduct
FMEA, FTA, and reliability assessments
.
Support system integration and troubleshooting activities.
Technical Leadership & Documentation
Mentor and guide junior engineers and interns.
Serve as a technical liaison with customers, partners, and external vendors.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, engineering standards, and organizational knowledge bases.
Support technology road-mapping and innovation activities.
Maintain GNC standards covering sensor/actuator interfaces, filter design, and control-law documentation.
Ensure analyses, software, deliverables, and technical documentation are properly version controlled.
Support major design reviews including
SRR, PDR, CDR, MRR, and TRR
.
On-Orbit & Operations Support
Support operational procedures for
detumble, orbit maintenance, safe mode
, and related GNC activities.
Provide real-time GNC support during
launch, early-orbit checkout, and contingency events
.
Analyze on-orbit telemetry and update filter parameters as required.
Generate GNC performance reports.
Support
Satellite Operations Handbook (SOOH)
development and operator training.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in
Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or a related field
.
10+ years of experience, but candidates with slightly less experience may be considered based on the strength and relevance of their GNC/AOCS background
Strong knowledge of:
Orbital mechanics
Attitude dynamics
Control-law design
Classical and modern optimal control
Experience with navigation sensors and actuators.
Experience implementing real-time filtering and control algorithms in embedded code.
Strong understanding of aerospace systems engineering fundamentals.
Hands-on experience supporting systems integration, testing, and problem resolution.
Experience with
Confluence and JIRA
.
Ability to work efficiently with limited supervision.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree
in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
Specialized academic or professional background in
flight dynamics, control theory, or navigation
.
Experience across the complete spacecraft GNC lifecycle, from concept and algorithm development through integration and on-orbit operations.
Experience with
MATLAB/Simulink and STK
.
Experience with
SIL/HIL testing and avionics test benches
.
Experience with spacecraft
FDIR, telemetry/telecommand, and flight software integration
.
Experience supporting spacecraft design reviews and Phase 0/pre-Phase A activities.
Experience with GNC hardware interfaces, redundancy architectures, and spacecraft environmental considerations.
Experience conducting
FMEA, FTA, and reliability analysis
.
Location: Montreal, Canada
📍 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
📄 Employment Type: Full-Time
🏢 Work Arrangement: TBD
🚀 Start Date: TBD
💰 Compensation: TBD — based on skills and experience
Important Screening Requirements
Must be eligible to work in Canada and capable of obtaining the required security clearance.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
15+ years of experience in satellite systems design, particularly for Low Earth Orbit (LEO) missions.
Experience supporting the full satellite systems lifecycle, from design through verification, launch, and operations.
Strong background in electrical system architecture, payload-bus integration, and subsystem interfaces.
Experience with requirements management, system verification and validation, and technical documentation.
Proficiency in MATLAB and familiarity with Agile methodologies. Senior Electrical Satellite Systems Engineer- JD.pdf
About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Electrical Satellite Systems Engineer to lead electrical systems engineering activities for satellite programs, with a focus on Low Earth Orbit (LEO) missions.
The successful candidate will define electrical system architecture, oversee subsystem interfaces, manage requirements and technical documentation, and lead verification and validation activities throughout the satellite lifecycle. This role also involves technical leadership, stakeholder coordination, subcontractor oversight, and support for launch and early operations. Senior Electrical Satellite Systems Engineer- JD.pdf
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for a senior-level satellite systems engineer with deep electrical systems expertise, strong end-to-end lifecycle experience, and the ability to lead complex technical activities across design, integration, verification, and operations.
The ideal candidate combines systems-level thinking with practical engineering judgment, clear communication, and effective technical leadership. Senior Electrical Satellite Systems Engineer- JD.pdf
Key Responsibilities
System Design & Architecture
Define electrical system architecture supporting payload and satellite bus integration.
Manage system requirements, traceability, and technical documentation, including Concept of Operations (CONOPS).
Oversee interfaces among satellite subsystems, including avionics, electrical power, and Attitude and Orbit Control Systems (AOCS).
Coordinate system-level design activities to ensure compatibility across subsystems.
Analysis & Reliability
Conduct electrical power budgets and system-level analyses.
Perform failure mode and reliability analyses.
Develop and support Fault Detection, Isolation, and Recovery (FDIR) strategies.
Identify system risks and support technical trade-off decisions.
Verification & Validation
Lead system verification and validation (V&V) activities.
Develop verification strategies, test plans, and supporting documentation.
Support ground testing, including Thermal Vacuum (TVAC) and Electromagnetic Compatibility/Interference (EMC/EMI) testing.
Ensure verification activities address system requirements and interface performance.
Testing & Operations
Develop system-level test plans and procedures.
Support launch preparation, Launch and Early Orbit Phase (LEOP), and Satellite Operations Control Centre (SOCC) activities.
Assist with troubleshooting and resolving system-level issues during testing and operations. Senior Electrical Satellite Systems Engineer- JD.pdf
Technical Leadership & Stakeholder Coordination
Mentor engineers and provide technical guidance to engineering teams.
Coordinate with stakeholders, subcontractors, and cross-functional engineering groups.
Lead and participate in design reviews, including:
System Requirements Review (SRR)
Preliminary Design Review (PDR)
Critical Design Review (CDR)
Apply relevant engineering standards and practices, including ECSS and PUS-STD.
Project & Process Management
Oversee subcontractor activities and technical deliverables.
Track technical issues, risks, and project progress.
Support Agile engineering practices and continuous improvement initiatives. Senior Electrical Satellite Systems Engineer- JD.pdf
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline.
15+ years of satellite systems design experience, particularly involving LEO missions.
Experience across the full satellite systems lifecycle.
Strong understanding of electrical system architecture and payload-bus integration.
Experience with avionics, electrical power, AOCS, and related subsystem interfaces.
Experience with requirements management, traceability, and system documentation.
Background in power budgeting, failure mode analysis, reliability engineering, and FDIR.
Experience leading system-level verification and validation.
Knowledge of ground testing, including TVAC and EMC/EMI.
Experience supporting launch, LEOP, and satellite operations activities.
Proficiency in MATLAB and familiarity with Agile methodologies.
Strong communication, leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Must be eligible to work in Canada and able to obtain the necessary security clearance. Senior Electrical Satellite Systems Engineer- JD.pdf
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with ECSS standards and PUS-STD.
Experience leading satellite design reviews and coordinating technical stakeholders.
Experience overseeing subcontractors and managing technical deliverables.
Experience mentoring engineers and leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Location: Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Canada
📍
Location:
Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC, Canada
📄
Employment Type:
Full-Time
🏢
Work Arrangement:
Remote available for U.S. and Canadian Citizens
🚀
Start Date:
TBD
💰
Compensation:
TBD — based on skills and experience
Remote & Relocation Opportunities
U.S. and Canadian Citizens:
Remote work arrangement available.
UK and European Candidates:
Relocation assistance/allowance and a
relocation bonus
are available for qualified candidates willing to relocate to Canada.
Candidates should be prepared to support collaboration across multidisciplinary spacecraft engineering teams.
Important Screening Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in
Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or a related field
.
8+ years of Electrical Power System (EPS) design experience
on LEO/MEO satellite platforms.
Deep knowledge of
spacecraft bus subsystems and their interactions
.
Experience with
power electronics design and power management hardware
.
Strong understanding of aerospace systems engineering fundamentals.
Hands-on experience supporting
systems integration, testing, and troubleshooting
.
Experience with
Confluence and JIRA
.
Ability to work effectively with limited supervision.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
French is an asset.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced
Satellite Electrical Power System (EPS) Design Engineer
to support the concept, detailed design, analysis, verification, and integration of electrical power subsystems for current and next-generation
remote sensing and communications satellites
.
The role focuses on the design and development of
solar arrays, power-conditioning units, batteries, power distribution, and regulation systems
, while working closely with multidisciplinary teams across payload, spacecraft bus, thermal, structural, avionics, and mission systems.
The successful candidate will contribute to the development of reliable, high-performance EPS solutions throughout the spacecraft lifecycle, from early architecture and trade studies through integration, launch, and on-orbit operations.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for a
senior spacecraft electrical power systems engineer
with strong experience designing and integrating EPS architectures for satellite platforms.
The ideal candidate can work across the full EPS lifecycle, from
power architecture and trade studies through detailed design, modeling, verification, spacecraft integration, launch, and on-orbit support
.
Strong candidates will combine deep power electronics and spacecraft EPS expertise with hands-on systems integration, analytical problem-solving, and the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Key Responsibilities
Architecture & Requirements
Define EPS architectures covering
power generation, energy storage, and distribution
while meeting mission power, mass, volume, and reliability requirements.
Perform architecture and technology trade studies involving:
Solar cell technologies
Battery chemistries
Regulator topologies
Develop system requirements and functional flow block diagrams.
Develop and maintain
Interface Control Documents (ICDs)
and design descriptions.
Manage requirements and maintain bidirectional traceability throughout the program lifecycle.
Detailed Design & Analysis
Size and evaluate:
Solar arrays
Power-conditioning units
Battery packs
Power distribution units
Build and validate high-fidelity electrical models for spacecraft operating modes.
Perform
FMECA and fault-detection analysis
.
Develop and maintain power budget models.
Perform load-flow and thermal-power coupling analyses.
Conduct survivability analyses for:
Eclipse operations
Safe mode
Fault-tolerant operation
Analyze EPS performance across different spacecraft mission phases and operating conditions.
Cross-Functional Coordination
Present technical status, risk analyses, and trade-study results to senior management.
Interface with spacecraft bus teams across:
Power
Thermal
Structures
Avionics
Develop and maintain high-fidelity power models for mission analysis, including:
Orbit raising
Station keeping
De-orbit
Develop tools supporting power efficiency and optimization.
Support
Phase 0 and pre-Phase A
activities.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout the spacecraft lifecycle.
Integration & Verification
Author
Verification Plans, Test Matrices, and Validation Procedures
for unit and EPS subsystem testing.
Support ground-test and integration campaigns.
Support:
Fueling activities
Thermal-vacuum testing
EMI/EMC testing
Spacecraft-level integration
Analyze test data and support anomaly resolution.
Close out anomalies and update design baselines.
Support flight software integration.
Technical Leadership & Mentorship
Mentor and guide junior and intermediate systems engineers and interns.
Lead or support multidisciplinary engineering activities.
Serve as a technical liaison with customers, partners, and external vendors.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Contribute to engineering knowledge bases, processes, and standards development.
Configuration, Documentation & Standards
Maintain EPS design and safety standards.
Ensure engineering analyses, software, documentation, and deliverables are properly version controlled within the PLM environment.
Support spacecraft design reviews, including:
SRR
PDR
CDR
MRR/TRR
Support technology road-mapping and innovation activities.
Launch, On-Orbit & Operations Support
Support launch-site interface checklists with the responsible launch vehicle interface engineer.
Support pre-launch checkout procedures.
Support early-orbit checkout scripts.
Provide real-time EPS engineering support during:
Launch
On-orbit commissioning
Anomaly investigations
Contingency operations
Support
Satellite Operations Handbook (SOOH)
development and associated operator training.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in
Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or a related field
.
8+ years of EPS system design experience
on LEO/MEO satellite platforms.
Deep knowledge of spacecraft bus subsystems and their interactions.
Experience with power electronics design and power management hardware.
Strong understanding of aerospace systems engineering fundamentals.
Hands-on experience supporting
systems integration and testing
.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities.
Experience with
Confluence and JIRA
.
Ability to work efficiently with limited supervision.
Ability to break down complex technical problems and develop practical solutions.
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience designing EPS architectures for
remote sensing or communications satellites
.
Experience with solar array, battery, power-conditioning, and power-distribution systems.
Experience with
high-fidelity spacecraft power modeling
.
Experience with FMECA, fault detection, survivability analysis, and reliability engineering.
Experience supporting
thermal-vacuum, EMI/EMC, and spacecraft-level integration testing
.
Experience with mission-phase power analysis, including orbit raising, station keeping, eclipse, safe mode, and de-orbit.
Experience developing tools for power efficiency and optimization.
Experience supporting spacecraft
launch-site and on-orbit operations
.
Experience with spacecraft design reviews and lifecycle processes.
French language skills are an asset.
Location: Montreal, Canada
📍
Location:
Montreal, Canada
📄
Employment Type:
Full-Time
🏢
Work Arrangement:
Remote Opportunity for US and Canadian citizens. Relocation allowance + bonus for European and UK Candidates.
🚀
Start Date:
Immediate
💰
Compensation:
TBD -- based on skills and experience
Important Screening Requirements
Must be eligible to obtain or hold
Controlled Goods Program (CGP) clearance
.
H-1B visa holders are welcome to apply.
Remote Opportunity for US and Canadian citizens. Relocation allowance + bonus for European and UK Candidates.
About the Role
We are seeking a
Satellite Platform Electrical Systems Engineer
to support the design, integration, and validation of electrical systems for advanced satellite platforms. In this role, you will contribute to the development of spacecraft electrical power systems, electronic subsystems, and platform integration while collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure mission success. The ideal candidate has a strong background in electrical systems engineering and experience supporting satellite or aerospace platforms.
Key Responsibilities
Design, analyze, and support the integration of satellite platform electrical systems.
Develop and validate electrical power generation, storage, and distribution systems.
Support the design and integration of electronic units, wiring harnesses, and electrical interfaces.
Perform system-level testing, verification, and troubleshooting of electrical subsystems.
Ensure compliance with system requirements, performance objectives, and engineering standards.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support satellite platform development and integration.
Prepare technical documentation, engineering analyses, and design recommendations.
Support system validation activities throughout the project lifecycle.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in
Electrical Engineering
or an equivalent engineering discipline.
5+ years
of relevant engineering experience.
Experience with:
System-level electrical power generation, storage, and distribution
Satellite or aerospace electrical systems engineering
Electronic unit design and integration
Wiring harness design and electrical interfaces
Data bus protocol standards
System-level integration, testing, and validation
Strong understanding of electrical system architecture, troubleshooting, and performance analysis.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting satellite platform development or spacecraft electrical systems.
Knowledge of space-qualified electrical components and avionics.
Experience with spacecraft integration, verification, and environmental testing.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Location: Montreal, Canada
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Location:
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Employment Type:
Contract-to-Permanent (Preferred) / Contract
🏢
Work Arrangement:
Remote Opportunity for US and Canadian citizens. Relocation assistance + bonus for European and UK candidates.
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Start Date:
Immediate
💰
Compensation:
TBD -- based on skills and experience
Important Screening Requirements
Must be legally eligible to work in
Canada
.
Must be capable of obtaining the required
security clearance
.
English proficiency is required. French is considered an asset.
Candidates must have strong experience with
fault-tolerant embedded systems
supporting LEO, MEO, and/or GEO spacecraft missions.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced
Satellite Bus Flight Software Systems Engineer
to lead and support the system-level definition, architecture, integration, verification, and operational readiness of flight software for current and next-generation spacecraft platforms.
This is a
systems engineering and technical leadership
role at the intersection of spacecraft architecture, platform subsystems, embedded flight software, avionics, mission operations, and verification. You will ensure that spacecraft bus flight software meets platform and payload functional, performance, autonomy, safety, reliability, and operational requirements throughout the full spacecraft lifecycle—from early architecture and detailed design through integration, launch preparation, commissioning, and on-orbit operations.
Key Responsibilities
Translate functional, performance, safety, and security requirements into flight software requirements and architecture.
Allocate requirements to software modules and execution threads while maintaining bidirectional requirements traceability.
Define Flight Software (FSW) architecture, including:
RTOS
Initialization
PUS services
Autonomy
Health monitoring
Fault management
Payload interfaces
Define
FDIR algorithms
, isolation logic, recovery actions, safe-mode sequencing, and redundancy management.
Guide the integration of FDIR logic into flight software.
Develop and maintain
Interface Control Documents (ICDs)
for payload, platform, and ground-segment interfaces.
Support Satellite Reference Database development and validation.
Collaborate with payload, platform, ground-segment, and mission-operations teams to identify and resolve integration issues.
Develop and support Flight Software Verification Plans and integration testing.
Support
SIL, HIL, fault-injection, performance, and security testing
.
Support verification and test automation frameworks, test case development, results analysis, and test-report certification.
Support spacecraft mode and operational procedure development.
Analyze on-orbit telemetry and support software updates and operational improvements.
Support SOOH development and operator training.
Participate in major design reviews, including
SRR, PDR, CDR, MRR/TRR
.
Mentor junior engineers and serve as a technical liaison with customers, partners, and vendors.
Contribute to engineering standards, process improvements, technology roadmaps, and lessons learned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in
Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Embedded Systems
, or a related field.
10+ years
of experience working with
fault-tolerant embedded systems
on
LEO, MEO, and/or GEO satellite missions
.
Experience with:
CCSDS
ECSS
PUS services
MIL-STD-1553
SpaceWire
RS-422/485
CAN
Ethernet
Experience with
real-time computing cores and/or embedded Linux
.
Experience with
auto-coding
or automated code-generation workflows.
Strong understanding of aerospace systems engineering fundamentals.
Hands-on experience supporting
systems integration, testing, troubleshooting, and problem resolution
.
Experience with
Confluence
and
JIRA
.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to break down complex technical challenges into fundamental components.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in
English
.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with end-to-end spacecraft flight software development and integration.
Experience with
FDIR, spacecraft autonomy, safe-mode management, and redundancy management
.
Experience supporting
spacecraft commissioning and on-orbit operations
.
Experience with
SIL/HIL
, fault injection, and automated verification frameworks.
Experience integrating flight software with spacecraft payloads, avionics, and ground systems.
French language proficiency.
Experience supporting satellite programs from early concept and architecture through launch and on-orbit operations.
Location: Valencia
Workplace: OnSite
Role highlights:
- Title: Satellite Production Senior Technician, Electronics
- Department: Global Manufacturing Organisation
- Reports to: Head of MAITE Spain
- Location: Valencia, Spain
- Type of Contract: Permanent
- Working model: On-site
- Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required)
Why this role matters:
As a Senior Production Technician, Electronics, you serve as a technical anchor within ICEYE's Satellite Production Team in Valencia. You will independently execute complex electronic assembly, integration, and testing activities for power, command, and data handling subsystems, leading frontline troubleshooting, ensuring process stability, and elevating team capability by coaching junior technicians. You are responsible for the technical quality of every electronic assembly you touch, ensuring it meets ICEYE's stringent standards for flight readiness.
Who We Are
ICEYE is the world leader in sovereign intelligence from space. We deliver persistent monitoring capabilities to detect and respond to changes in any location on Earth.
ICEYE owns the world's largest and most advanced SAR (synthetic aperture radar) satellite constellation. To our customers we provide intelligence with unmatched quality, latency and revisit times, in any weather, day or night. To governments who choose to operate their own constellation we provide this proven capability as a sovereign system.
ICEYE-built constellations serve customers in defence and intelligence, environmental monitoring, insurance and emergency management. We enable fast decisions that contribute to a safer future.
Founded and headquartered in Finland, ICEYE operates globally with over 1000 employees across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific.
Your day-to-day responsibilities
- Perform advanced electronic assembly and integration activities including subsystem integration (power, command, data handling), critical soldering and bonding operations, and complex test setups
- Lead troubleshooting of build and process issues, collaborating with Specialists, AIT Engineering, and Quality to identify root causes and implement corrective actions for electronic subsystems
- Operate mechanical and electrical ground support equipment (power supplies, multimeters, oscilloscopes) to support smooth test operations
- Maintain precise, real-time documentation of all work performed, recording results in Jira or MES and raising NCRs or redlines where required
- Review work instructions, travelers, and checklists for accuracy, providing actionable feedback for revision and initiating improvement projects in safety, reliability, and tooling
- Act as a coach and role model for junior and standard technicians, providing on-the-job training and transferring best practices across the team
- Maintain a clean, organised, and audit-ready work environment compliant with ESD, safety, and cleanliness standards
What we’re looking for
Must haves:
- Degree in Electronics Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent hands-on experience in a high-reliability environment
- 3+ years of practical experience in electronic assembly and test including soldering, harness routing, and PCB handling, preferably in aerospace or a similar high-reliability sector
- Experience using lab equipment including power supplies, multimeters, and oscilloscopes
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams
- Proven ability to lead troubleshooting efforts and mentor junior staff effectively
- Proficient English (written and spoken) for cross-functional collaboration
Nice to haves:
- Experience with satellite avionics, power subsystems, and flight-critical command handling
- Advanced IPC certifications (IPC-A-610, IPC J-STD-001 Space Addendum)
- Experience with Atlassian Cloud tools (Jira, Confluence)
- Aerospace or space industry background
- Lean and Six Sigma experience
Application Process
- Talent Acquisition Interview
- Hiring Manager General Interview
- Technical Interview, including a Technical Challenge
- 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—we’ll 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 http://iceye.com.
Location: Montreal, Canada
Role overview:
Our client is seeking a
Satellite Bus System Engineer
to design structural, thermal, power distribution, attitude control, propulsion, CD&H, TT&C/PDT, FSW and interface architecture that supports payloads and mission‑operations for current and next‑generation remote sensing and communications satellites. The role leads the definition, design, integration, verification and on‑orbit support of the platform subsystems, ensuring compliance to mission requirements and our client's best‑practice processes.
Tasks summary:
Architecture Concept & Requirements
Translate mission‑level requirements (CONOPs, mass, volume, power, envelope, pointing, lifetime, redundancy, reliability…etc.) into system requirements and allocate them to platform subsystems (structures, TCS, EPS, GNC, PROP, C&DH, TT&C/PDT, FSW).
Develop the Platform Architecture Description Document, Interface Control Documents (ICD) and Design Description.
Perform requirement management and maintain bidirectional traceability throughout the program life cycle.
Lead trade studies for structural approach, thermal control concepts (MLI, heat pipes, radiators…etc.), power generation options (e.g. solar array & battery technologies).
Concept Trade & Feasibility
Detailed Design
Oversee detailed design of all major subsystems (structures, TCS, EPS, PROP, C&DH, C&T, GNC, payload interfaces).
Conduct failure‑mode‑effects‑analysis (FMEA) in support to FDIR, fault‑tree analysis and reliability & availability predictions.
Ensure compliance with mission requirement and payload specifics.
Maintain platform level performance budgets
Support FSW and Satellite Reference Database developments
Cross‑Functional Coordination, Stakeholder & Program Interaction
Present technical status, risk analyses, and trade‑study results to senior management.
Negotiate and maintain ICDs with payload and all platform subsystems.
Support to DC & RF harness design, Platform and Payload layout.
Support B&P (Phase 0 & pre-phase A).
Integration & Verification (IVV)
Author verification plans, test matrices, and validation procedures for unit, subsystem, and platform level tests.
Coordinate, supervise or support:
o Structural vibration, acoustic & shock testing
o TCT & Thermal vacuum testing
o Power distribution functional test
o Closed‑loop test on avionic testbed
Support FSW integration
Technical Leadership & Mentorship
Mentor, guide, lead a multidisciplinary team of junior or intermediate system engineers & interns
Act as technical liaison with customers, partners and external vendors
Act as Continuous Improvement stakeholder
Contribute to client’s knowledge‑base, process enhancements, and standards development.
Configuration, Documentation & Standards Management
Maintain platform‑wide standards (structural margin, thermal‑control, power‑bus architecture, redundancy philosophy…etc.).
Ensure all artefacts, analysis, software, documentations and deliverables are version controlled in PLM environment.
Support design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, MRR/TRR…etc.).
Support Technology Road‑Mapping & Innovation
Launch‑Site, On‑Orbit & Operations Support
Support launch‑site interface checklists with LVI responsible engineer, pre‑launch checkout procedures, and early‑orbit checkout scripts.
Provide real‑time platform engineering support during launch, on‑orbit commissioning, anomaly investigations and contingency operations.
Support SOOH development and associated operator training.
Required Qualifications:
B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace or Physics with 10 + years of system design experience on LEO/MEO/GEO platforms.
Deep knowledge of spacecraft bus subsystems and their interactions.
Experience with power‑electronics design and high‑precision attitude‑control hardware.
Strong understanding of aerospace system engineering fundamentals
Hands-on individual who can support systems integration processes and capability to test systems and resolve problems
Experience with Confluence and JIRA
Demonstrated capability to efficiently work with little supervision
Ability to distill complex problems to fundamentals to solve with analysis, similarity, or creativity
Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills in English; knowledge of French will be considered an asset (Contact with clients outside Quebec and work on deliverables in English).
Location: Canada
Role overview:
We are seeking an experienced Electrical Power System Engineer to support the concept, detailed design, analysis, verification and integration of electrical power subsystems (solar arrays, power-conditioning units, batteries, distribution & regulation) for our current and next-generation remote sensing and communications satellites. The role works closely with payload, bus, thermal, structural and mission-systems multidisciplinary teams responsible for delivering high-performance, reliable EPS solutions to commercial, government, and defense customers.
Tasks summary:
Architecture Concept & Requirements
• Define EPS architecture (generation, storage, distribution) that satisfies mission power budget, mass, volume and reliability constraints.
• Perform trade-studies (e.g., solar cell type, battery chemistry, regulator topology).
• Generate system requirements, functional flow block diagrams.
• Develop the Interface Control Documents (ICD) and Design Description.
• Perform requirement management and maintain bidirectional traceability throughout the program life cycle.
Detailed Design & Analysis
• Size solar arrays, power-conditioning units, battery packs, and power distribution units.
• Build and validate high-fidelity electrical models for satellite modes, FMECA, Fault detection…
• Conduct & maintain power budget models, load-flow, thermal-power coupling, and survivability analyses (e.g., eclipse, safe-mode, fault-tolerant).
Cross‑Functional Coordination, Stakeholder & Program Interaction
• Present technical status, risk analyses, and trade‑study results to senior management.
• Interface with spacecraft bus teams (power, thermal, structure, avionics).
• Develop/maintain high-fidelity power models for mission analysis (e.g., orbit raising, station-keeping, de-orbit).
• Develop tools for power efficiency & optimisation for the satellite.
• Support B&P (Phase 0 & pre-phase A).
Integration & Verification (IVV)
• Author verification plans, test matrices, and validation procedures for unit & EPS subsystem tests.
• Support ground-test & integration campaigns, fueling, thermal vacuum, EMI/EMC, and spacecraft-level integration.
• Analyse test data, close out anomalies, and update design baselines.
• Support FSW integration
Technical Leadership & Mentorship
• Mentor, guide, lead a multidisciplinary team of junior or intermediate system engineers & interns
• Act as technical liaison with customers, partners and external vendors
• Act as Continuous Improvement stakeholder
• Contribute to Client's knowledge‑base, process enhancements, and standards development.
Configuration, Documentation & Standards Management
• Maintain design and safety standards.
• Ensure all artefacts, analysis, software, documentations and deliverables are version controlled in PLM environment.
• Support design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, MRR/TRR…etc.).
• Support Technology Road‑Mapping & Innovation
Launch‑Site, On‑Orbit & Operations Support
• Support launch‑site interface checklists with LVI responsible engineer, pre‑launch checkout procedures, and early‑orbit checkout scripts.
• Provide real‑time engineering support during launch, on‑orbit commissioning, anomaly investigations and contingency operations.
• Support SOOH development and associated operator trainings.
Required Qualifications:
• B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace or Physics with 8 + years of EPS system design experience on LEO/MEO platforms.
• Deep knowledge of spacecraft bus subsystems and their interactions.
• Experience with power‑electronics design and power management hardware.
• Strong understanding of aerospace system engineering fundamentals
• Hands-on individual who can support systems integration processes and capability to test systems and resolve problems.
• Experience with Confluence and JIRA
• Demonstrated capability to efficiently work with little supervision
• Ability to distill complex problems to fundamentals to solve with analysis, similarity, or creativity.
• Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills in English; knowledge of French will be considered an asset (Contact with clients outside Quebec and work on deliverables in English).
Location: Canada
Role overview:
We are seeking a GNC System Engineer for design, integration, verification, and operational support of GNC subsystems for our current and next-generation remote sensing and communications satellites. The role will require to design the complete subsystem, from algorithm development through hardware implementation, verification, and on‑orbit operation support. The role requires deep expertise in orbital dynamics, attitude‑determination & control, plus real‑time FSW definition and integration, and will work closely with subsystem and mission operations teams throughout the satellite life-cycle.
Tasks summary:
Architecture Concept & Requirements
• Derive GNC functional, performance, and safety requirements (pointing accuracy, slew rate, orbit‑maintenance ΔV, fault‑tolerance) from mission level requirements.
• Produce System Requirements, Interface Control document (ICD), and Description Document.
• Perform requirement management and maintain bidirectional traceability throughout the project lifecycle.
Modelling & Trade‑Study
• Conduct trade studies on sensor suites and actuator families.
• Perform high‑fidelity dynamics simulations (Matlab/Simulink, STK) to meet pointing requirements, maintain error budgets, control‑law stability, fuel consumption, and survivability margins.
Algorithm Development
• Design and implement attitude‑determination algorithms and orbit‑determination solutions.
• Develop control laws for 3‑axis stabilization, slew maneuvers, station keeping algorithms
• Validate algorithms with Monte‑Carlo analysis, worst‑case scenarios, and support SIL/HIL testing on avionic test bench.
Cross‑Functional Coordination, Stakeholder & Program Interaction
• Translate algorithms into FSW requirements running on real‑time operating systems.
• Collaborate with the C&DH and FSW teams to implement TM/TC, schedulers and FDIR logic for GNC.
• Present technical status, risk analyses, and trade‑study results to senior management.
• Negotiate and maintain ICDs with subsystems.
• Support B&P (Phase 0 & pre-phase A).
Hardware Selection & Design
• Specify sensor and actuator hardware, perform interface definition (electrical, mechanical, thermal) and conduct trade on redundancy architectures.
• Work with structures and thermal engineers to ensure proper mounting, thermal paths, and vibration survivability of GNC hardware aligning with payload requirements.
• Review harness routing and power distribution for GNC electronics.
Integration & Verification (IVV)
• Author Verification Plans, Test Matrices, and Validation Procedures for unit, subsystem, and spacecraft level GNC tests.
• Lead functional tests: sensor calibration, actuator command‑response, closed‑loop attitude‑control on testbeds, and on‑orbit checkout sequences.
• Conduct failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), fault tree analysis (FTA), and reliability prediction.
Technical Leadership & Mentorship
• Mentor, guide junior engineers and interns.
• Act as technical liaison with customers, partners and external vendors
• Act as Continuous Improvement stakeholder
• Contribute to Client’s knowledge‑base, process enhancements, and standards.
Configuration, Documentation & Standards Management
• Maintain GNC standards (sensor/actuator interface, filter design, control‑law documentation).
• Ensure all artefacts, analysis, software, deliverables and documentations are version controlled in PLM environment.
• Support design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, MRR/TRR…etc.).
• Support Technology Road‑Mapping & Innovation
On‑Orbit & Operations Support
• Support procedure developments (detumble, orbit‑maintenance, safe‑mode…etc.).
• Provide real‑time GNC support during launch, early‑orbit checkout, and contingency events.
• Analyse on‑orbit telemetry, update filter parameters, and generate performance reports.
• Support SOOH development and associated operator training.
Required Qualifications:
• B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace or Physics, (M.Sc. preferred), focused on flight dynamics, control theory, or navigation with 10+ of GNC/AOCS experience on LEO/MEO/GEO platforms.
• Orbital mechanics, attitude dynamics, and control-law design (classical and modern optimal control).
• Proficiency with navigation sensors and actuators.
• Experience implementing real-time filtering and control algorithms in embedded code
• Strong understanding of aerospace system engineering fundamentals.
• Hands-on individual who can support systems integration processes and capability to test systems and resolve problems.
• Experience with Confluence and JIRA.
• Demonstrated capability to efficiently work with little supervision.
• Ability to distill complex problems to fundamentals to solve with analysis, similarity, or creativity.
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communications skills in English & French work environment.
Location: Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Canada
Role overview:
Our client is seeking an experienced
Electrical Power System Engineer
to support the concept, detailed design, analysis, verification and integration of electrical power subsystems (solar arrays, power‑conditioning units, batteries, distribution & regulation) for our current and next‑generation remote sensing and communications satellites. The role works closely with payload, bus, thermal, structural and mission‑systems multidisciplinary teams responsible for delivering high‑performance, reliable EPS solutions to commercial, government, and defense customers.
Tasks summary:
Architecture Concept & Requirements
Define EPS architecture (generation, storage, distribution) that satisfies mission power budget, mass, volume and reliability constraints.
Perform trade‑studies (e.g., solar cell type, battery chemistry, regulator topology).
Generate system requirements, functional flow block diagrams.
Develop the Interface Control Documents (ICD) and Design Description.
Perform requirement management and maintain bidirectional traceability throughout the program life cycle.
Detailed Design & Analysis
Size solar arrays, power‑conditioning units, battery packs, and power distribution units.
Build and validate high‑fidelity electrical models for satellite modes, FMECA, Fault detection…
Conduct & maintain power budget models, load‑flow, thermal‑power coupling, and survivability analyses (e.g., eclipse, safe‑mode, fault‑tolerant).
Cross‑Functional Coordination, Stakeholder & Program Interaction
Present technical status, risk analyses, and trade‑study results to senior management.
Interface with spacecraft bus teams (power, thermal, structure, avionics).
Develop/maintain high‑fidelity power models for mission analysis (e.g., orbit raising, station‑keeping, de‑orbit).
Develop tools for power efficiency & optimisation for the satellite.
• Support B&P (Phase 0 & pre-phase A).
Integration & Verification (IVV)
Author verification plans, test matrices, and validation procedures for unit & EPS subsystem tests.
Support ground‑test & integration campaigns, fueling, thermal vacuum, EMI/EMC, and spacecraft‑level integration.
Analyse test data, close out anomalies, and update design baselines.
Support FSW integration
Technical Leadership & Mentorship
Mentor, guide, lead a multidisciplinary team of junior or intermediate system engineers & interns
Act as technical liaison with customers, partners and external vendors
Act as Continuous Improvement stakeholder
Contribute to our client’s knowledge‑base, process enhancements, and standards development.
Configuration, Documentation & Standards Management
Maintain design and safety standards.
Ensure all artefacts, analysis, software, documentations and deliverables are version controlled in PLM environment.
Support design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, MRR/TRR…etc.).
Support Technology Road‑Mapping & Innovation
Launch‑Site, On‑Orbit & Operations Support
Support launch‑site interface checklists with LVI responsible engineer, pre‑launch checkout procedures, and early‑orbit checkout scripts.
Provide real‑time engineering support during launch, on‑orbit commissioning, anomaly investigations and contingency operations.
Support SOOH development and associated operator trainings.
Required Qualifications:
B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace or Physics with 8 + years of EPS system design experience on LEO/MEO platforms.
Deep knowledge of spacecraft bus subsystems and their interactions.
Experience with power‑electronics design and power management hardware.
Strong understanding of aerospace system engineering fundamentals
Hands-on individual who can support systems integration processes and capability to test systems and resolve problems.
Experience with Confluence and JIRA
Demonstrated capability to efficiently work with little supervision
Ability to distill complex problems to fundamentals to solve with analysis, similarity, or creativity.
Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills in English; knowledge of French will be considered an asset (Contact with clients outside Quebec and work on deliverables in English).
Location: Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Canada
Role overview:
Our client is seeking a
GNC
System Engineer
for design, integration, verification, and operational support of GNC subsystems for our current and next‑generation remote sensing and communications satellites. The role will require to design the complete subsystem, from algorithm development through hardware implementation, verification, and on‑orbit operation support. The role requires deep expertise in orbital dynamics, attitude‑determination & control, plus real‑time FSW definition and integration, and will work closely with subsystem and mission operations teams throughout the satellite life‑cycle.
Tasks summary:
Architecture Concept & Requirements
Derive GNC functional, performance, and safety requirements (pointing accuracy, slew rate, orbit‑maintenance ΔV, fault‑tolerance) from mission level requirements.
Produce System Requirements, Interface Control document (ICD), and Description Document.
Perform requirement management and maintain bidirectional traceability throughout the project lifecycle.
Modelling & Trade‑Study
Conduct trade studies on sensor suites and actuator families.
Perform high‑fidelity dynamics simulations (Matlab/Simulink, STK) to meet pointing requirements, maintain error budgets, control‑law stability, fuel consumption, and survivability margins.
Algorithm Development
Design and implement attitude‑determination algorithms and orbit‑determination solutions.
Develop control laws for 3‑axis stabilization, slew maneuvers, station keeping algorithms
Validate algorithms with Monte‑Carlo analysis, worst‑case scenarios, and support SIL/HIL testing on avionic test bench.
Cross‑Functional Coordination, Stakeholder & Program Interaction
Translate algorithms into FSW requirements running on real‑time operating systems.
Collaborate with the C&DH and FSW teams to implement TM/TC, schedulers and FDIR logic for GNC.
Present technical status, risk analyses, and trade‑study results to senior management.
Negotiate and maintain ICDs with subsystems.
Support B&P (Phase 0 & pre-phase A).
Hardware Selection & Design
Specify sensor and actuator hardware, perform interface definition (electrical, mechanical, thermal) and conduct trade on redundancy architectures.
Work with structures and thermal engineers to ensure proper mounting, thermal paths, and vibration survivability of GNC hardware aligning with payload requirements.
Review harness routing and power distribution for GNC electronics.
Integration & Verification (IVV)
Author Verification Plans, Test Matrices, and Validation Procedures for unit, subsystem, and spacecraft level GNC tests.
Lead functional tests: sensor calibration, actuator command‑response, closed‑loop attitude‑control on testbeds, and on‑orbit checkout sequences.
Conduct failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), fault tree analysis (FTA), and reliability prediction.
Technical Leadership & Mentorship
Mentor, guide junior engineers and interns.
Act as technical liaison with customers, partners and external vendors
Act as Continuous Improvement stakeholder
Contribute to our client’s knowledge‑base, process enhancements, and standards.
Configuration, Documentation & Standards Management
Maintain GNC standards (sensor/actuator interface, filter design, control‑law documentation).
• Ensure all artefacts, analysis, software, deliverables and documentations are version controlled in PLM environment.
Support design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, MRR/TRR…etc.).
Support Technology Road‑Mapping & Innovation
On‑Orbit & Operations Support
Support procedure developments (detumble, orbit‑maintenance, safe‑mode…etc.).
Provide real‑time GNC support during launch, early‑orbit checkout, and contingency events.
Analyse on‑orbit telemetry, update filter parameters, and generate performance reports.
• Support SOOH development and associated operator training.
Required Qualifications:
B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace or Physics, (M.Sc. preferred), focused on flight dynamics, control theory, or navigation with 10+ of GNC/AOCS experience on LEO/MEO/GEO platforms.
Orbital mechanics, attitude dynamics, and control‑law design (classical and modern optimal control).
Proficiency with navigation sensors and actuators.
Experience implementing real‑time filtering and control algorithms in embedded code
Strong understanding of aerospace system engineering fundamentals.
• Hands-on individual who can support systems integration processes and capability to test systems and resolve problems.
Experience with Confluence and JIRA.
• Demonstrated capability to efficiently work with little supervision.
• Ability to distill complex problems to fundamentals to solve with analysis, similarity, or creativity.
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communications skills in English & French work environment.
Location: Tokyo
Workplace: Hybrid
Role highlights:
- Title: RF AIT Engineer
- Department: Global Manufacturing Organization
- Reports to: Head of MAITE Japan
- Location: Tokyo, Japan
- Type of Contract: Permanent
- Working model: On-site
- Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required)
Why this role matters:
As an RF AIT Engineer, you own the RF/payload side of production at ICEYE end to end -- integration, debugging, continuous improvement, and adapting processes as new designs come through. You will lead unit-level and satellite-level verification and validation campaigns for communications and SAR payload systems, integrate RF hardware with satellite subsystems, and own anechoic chamber testing to ensure functional readiness. You will act as the primary technical contact for RF-related integration issues and drive continuous improvement across AIT methods, test efficiency, and build reliability --ensuring every spacecraft meets ICEYE's standards for mission success.
Who We Are
ICEYE is the world leader in sovereign intelligence from space. We deliver persistent monitoring capabilities to detect and respond to changes in any location on Earth.
ICEYE owns the world's largest and most advanced SAR (synthetic aperture radar) satellite constellation. To our customers we provide intelligence with unmatched quality, latency and revisit times, in any weather, day or night. To governments who choose to operate their own constellation we provide this proven capability as a sovereign system.
ICEYE-built constellations serve customers in defense and intelligence, environmental monitoring, insurance and emergency management. We enable fast decisions that contribute to a safer future.
Founded and headquartered in Finland, ICEYE operates globally with over 1000 employees across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific.
Your day-to-day responsibilities
- Execute unit-level and satellite-level verification and validation (V&V) campaigns, focusing on RF functional performance, communications link integrity, and SAR payload health
- Lead the integration of RF hardware (comms, SAR payload) with satellite subsystems (avionics, power, thermal), ensuring seamless interoperability
- Own anechoic chamber test campaigns end to end. That is, test planning, execution, data reduction, and pass/fail assessment against link budget and antenna pattern requirements
- Develop and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks to enhance efficiency, repeatability, and coverage across functional and environmental test campaigns
- Act as primary technical contact for RF-related integration issues, performing root cause analysis and coordinating with RF/comms/SAR payload engineering to resolve anomalies
- Support production readiness and design reviews (PRR, CDR) by providing feedback on software testability, hardware-in-the-loop requirements, and system configuration
- Contribute to and improve AIT documentation including RF test procedures, integration plans, and configuration records
- Interface with Global AIT, RF/Comms/SAR Payload Engineering, and Mission Operations teams to ensure alignment on product standards and lessons learned
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives in integration methods, test efficiency, and build reliability
What we’re looking for
Must haves:
- 3+ years of hands-on experience in integration, testing, or production of complex systems, preferably in aerospace or high-reliability hardware industries
- Deep technical understanding of satellite RF architectures including communications subsystems, SAR payload, antennas, and link budgets
- Hands-on experience with anechoic chamber testing (antenna pattern measurement, radiated performance verification)
- Working proficiency in Python for test automation and data analysis
- Proven experience in multidisciplinary engineering environments with a focus on system-level validation
- Familiarity with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, environmental testing (EMC, vibration, thermal), and configuration management
- Systems engineering mindset -- able to anticipate integration risks and connect RF performance, hardware interfaces, and mission operations
- Proficient English (written and spoken) for cross-functional collaboration
Nice to haves:
- Experience with Atlassian Cloud tools (Jira, Confluence)
- Track record of enabling design-for-testability (DFT) and design-for-manufacturing (DFM)
- Lean and Six Sigma experience
- Experience with SAR payload calibration or comms link-budget analysis beyond routine test execution
- Experience writing or improving Python test scripts beyond routine execution
- Proficient Japanese (written and spoken)
Application Process
- Talent Acquisition Interview
- Hiring Manager General Interview
- Technical Interview, including a Technical Challenge
- 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—we’ll 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 http://iceye.com.
Location: Espoo
Workplace: Hybrid
ROLE HIGHLIGHTS:
- Systems and Software Team Lead
- Location: Espoo, Finland
- Department: Global Manufacturing Organisation
- Employment type: Permanent
- Workplace model: Office
- Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required)
WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS:
We are looking for a Systems and Software Team Lead to own systems and software production and satellite-level testing for ICEYE's SAR satellites, from production integration through to proof that every onboard system performs reliably before a satellite ships.
Your team is responsible for onboard software loading, validation, and checkout during production, and full satellite-level functional and end-to-end system checkout, including RF testing in the anechoic chamber as part of that satellite-level test campaign. You will lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers and technicians across systems and software, and carry the ultimate responsibility for flight readiness on the systems and software side of the build.
This is a hands-on leadership role at the core of production. You'll spend time on the floor with your team, troubleshooting, unblocking issues, and improving processes, while working alongside the Integration and Mechanical team leads to keep the overall satellite build on schedule and to the highest quality standards. ICEYE's production volumes are scaling significantly, and this role is central to building the systems, tooling, and team needed to support that growth.
WHO WE ARE
ICEYE is the world leader in sovereign intelligence from space. We deliver persistent monitoring capabilities to detect and respond to changes in any location on Earth.
ICEYE owns the world's largest and most advanced SAR (synthetic aperture radar) satellite constellation. To our customers we provide intelligence with unmatched quality, latency and revisit times, in any weather, day or night. To governments who choose to operate their own constellation we provide this proven capability as a sovereign system.
ICEYE-built constellations serve customers in defence and intelligence, environmental monitoring, insurance and emergency management. We enable fast decisions that contribute to a safer future.
Founded and headquartered in Finland, ICEYE operates globally with over 1000 employees across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific.
YOUR DAY-TO-DAY RESPONSIBILITIES
LEADING SYSTEMS & SOFTWARE PRODUCTION
- Own systems and software production for ICEYE's SAR satellites, ensuring mission readiness from integration through launch
- Plan, coordinate, and execute satellite build stages across production, from initial integration through flight readiness
- Own end-to-end production flows for onboard software, avionics, and SAR payload system integration
- Be hands-on: lead troubleshooting, unblock issues, keep production momentum
OWNING SATELLITE-LEVEL VERIFICATION
- Drive execution of system-level functional testing, verification, and acceptance for SAR flight units, once integration is complete
- Prove that all onboard systems (avionics, power, software) perform reliably in full configuration
- Own planning, execution, and reporting of system-level functional tests and inspections, including RF testing of the full satellite in the anechoic chamber
- Ensure anechoic chamber test setups are properly scheduled, maintained, and executed as part of the satellite-level test flow
OWNING SOFTWARE IN PRODUCTION
- Own onboard software loading, validation, and checkout during production and verification
- Maintain and improve test automation, scripts, and software-supported verification flows with keeping supporting stakeholders in loop.
- Ensure robustness of SAR mission software, including payload control, data handling, and spacecraft operations
DRIVING QUALITY, TRACEABILITY & COMPLIANCE
- Maintain configuration control, build discipline, and full traceability
- Ensure compliance with aerospace quality standards
- Manage technical risks, anomalies, and non-conformances through root cause analysis and corrective action, identifying and driving resolution of the issues most critical to the production line
BUILDING SCALABLE, REPEATABLE PROCESSES
- Define and continuously improve scalable production workflows, work instructions, test procedures, and checklists together with AIT Engineering and Quality
- Turn unclear inputs into clear, usable verification processes, reducing reliance on tribal knowledge
- Drive throughput and reduce rework while protecting quality, as production volumes scale
LEADING & DEVELOPING THE TEAM
- Lead, coach, and grow a multidisciplinary team across systems and software, including satellite-level test execution
- Mentor and lead the team, fostering operational excellence, accountability, and a high-reliability spaceflight culture
- Train and mentor on systems and software test best practices and fault diagnostics, including anechoic chamber test execution
WORKING ACROSS TEAMS & SCALING
- Act as the primary technical interface between AIT engineers, engineering, production, and mission operations for SAR missions
- Coordinate closely with the Integration and Mechanical team leads to ensure a unified, on-schedule satellite build
- Prepare verification and production processes for higher volumes; define and track KPIs
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
MUST HAVES:
- Strong leadership experience, with the ability to manage and guide a multidisciplinary team of engineers and technicians, fostering collaboration and growth
- Proven expertise in systems and/or software integration for complex hardware, ideally in satellite, aerospace, or a similarly regulated high-reliability environment
- In-depth knowledge of onboard software, avionics, and payload systems, and how they interact with the broader satellite build
- Comfort with software in test: flight software loading/validation, test automation, and scripting
- Strong background in root cause analysis, anomaly management, and non-conformance resolution
- Familiarity with satellite-level test methods, including exposure to RF/anechoic chamber testing (spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators, power meters)
- Excellent organizational and planning skills, able to coordinate across multiple technical disciplines and manage competing priorities
- Effective communicator, able to convey technical updates clearly to engineers, technicians, and senior management, including C-level executives
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
- Every satellite's systems and software performance is verified reliably, predictably, and to standard before it ships, including its RF/anechoic chamber test results
- Systems and software verification processes are clear, structured, and scalable
- Problems are isolated and solved at the root, not patched
- The team takes full ownership of production and verification quality and traceability
- Production and verification throughput keep pace with ICEYE's growth
WHY THIS ROLE IS INTERESTING
- You bring systems and software production and verification together under one scope, including the satellite's final anechoic chamber test
- You own the moment of truth: proving that every satellite works end-to-end before it ships
- You'll shape how production and verification are done, not just follow existing processes
- You'll work at the intersection of engineering and production, where your decisions have immediate impact
APPLICATION PROCESS
- Talent Acquisition Interview
- Hiring Manager General Interview
- Technical Interview, including a Technical Challenge
- Hiring Team Interview
- Director 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.
Base salary range for this position is depends on experience, and will be negotiated individually.
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—we’ll 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 http://iceye.com.
Location: Valencia
Workplace: OnSite
Role highlights:
Title: Software AIT Engineer
Department: Global Manufacturing Organisation
Reports to: Head of MAITE Spain
Location: Valencia, Spain
Type of Contract: Permanent
Working model: On-site
Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required)
Why this role matters:
As a Software AIT Engineer, you play a vital role in bridging software development and hardware integration at ICEYE. You will lead satellite-level verification and validation campaigns, integrate flight software with satellite subsystems, and develop automated test frameworks to ensure functional readiness. You will act as the primary technical contact for software-related integration issues and drive continuous improvement across AIT methods, test efficiency, and build reliability -- ensuring every spacecraft meets ICEYE's standards for mission success.
Who We Are
ICEYE is the world leader in sovereign intelligence from space. We deliver persistent monitoring capabilities to detect and respond to changes in any location on Earth.
ICEYE owns the world's largest and most advanced SAR (synthetic aperture radar) satellite constellation. To our customers we provide intelligence with unmatched quality, latency and revisit times, in any weather, day or night. To governments who choose to operate their own constellation we provide this proven capability as a sovereign system.
ICEYE-built constellations serve customers in defence and intelligence, environmental monitoring, insurance and emergency management. We enable fast decisions that contribute to a safer future.
Founded and headquartered in Finland, ICEYE operates globally with over 1000 employees across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific.
Your day-to-day responsibilities
- Execute satellite-level verification and validation (V&V) campaigns, focusing on functional software operations and system health
- Lead the integration of flight software with satellite subsystems (avionics, power, RF, thermal), ensuring seamless interoperability
- Develop and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks to enhance efficiency, repeatability, and coverage across functional and environmental test campaigns
- Act as primary technical contact for software-related integration issues, performing root cause analysis and coordinating with software engineering to resolve anomalies
- Support production readiness and design reviews (PRR, CDR) by providing feedback on software testability, hardware-in-the-loop requirements, and system configuration
- Contribute to and improve AIT documentation including software test procedures, integration plans, and configuration records
- Interface with Global AIT, Software Engineering, and Mission Operations teams to ensure alignment on product standards and lessons learned
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives in integration methods, test efficiency, and build reliability
What we’re looking for
Must haves:
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in integration, testing, or production of complex systems -- preferably in aerospace or high-reliability hardware industries
- Strong proficiency in Python scripting and automation for test development and data analysis
- Proven experience in multidisciplinary engineering environments with a focus on system-level validation
- Deep technical understanding of satellite architectures including command and data handling (C&DH), avionics, or communication subsystems
- Familiarity with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, environmental testing (EMC, vibration, thermal), and configuration management
- Systems engineering mindset -- able to anticipate integration risks and connect software logic, hardware interfaces, and mission operations
- Proficient English (written and spoken) for cross-functional collaboration
Nice to haves:
- Experience with Atlassian Cloud tools (Jira, Confluence)
- Track record of enabling design-for-testability (DFT) and design-for-manufacturing (DFM)
- Lean and Six Sigma experience
- Experience writing or improving Python test scripts beyond routine execution
Application Process
- Talent Acquisition Interview
- Hiring Manager General Interview
- Technical Interview, including a Technical Challenge
- 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—we’ll 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 http://iceye.com.
Location: Athens
Workplace: OnSite
ROLE HIGHLIGHTS:
- Title: AIT Engineer - Electronics
- Department: Global Manufacturing Organisation
- Location: Greece
- Reporting to: AIT Engineering Team Leader
- Type of Contract: Permanent
- Working model: On-site (occasional travel for environmental test and launch campaigns)
- Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required).
WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS:
The Electronics AIT Engineer transforms satellite electrical designs into reliable, flight-ready hardware. You are the technical authority for electrical and electronic hardware in Athens: how the satellite is wired and connected, what proves it works, and what evidence exists that every build was done correctly.
You own the integration readiness of the electrical subsystems, define the AIT processes, test means and ground support equipment the facilities need, and make sure the design, the processes and the tooling can carry production to high throughput. You also feed what you learn on the floor back into design, so that each build is more manufacturable, more testable and more reliable than the last.
WHO WE ARE
ICEYE is the world leader in sovereign intelligence from space. We deliver persistent monitoring capabilities to detect and respond to changes in any location on Earth.
ICEYE owns the world's largest and most advanced SAR (synthetic aperture radar) satellite constellation. To our customers we provide intelligence with unmatched quality, latency and revisit times, in any weather, day or night. To governments who choose to operate their own constellation we provide this proven capability as a sovereign system.
ICEYE-built constellations serve customers in defence and intelligence, environmental monitoring, insurance and emergency management. We enable fast decisions that contribute to a safer future.
Founded and headquartered in Finland, ICEYE operates globally with over 1000 employees across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific.
YOUR DAY-TO-DAY RESPONSIBILITIES
AIT PROCESS DEFINITION AND INDUSTRIALISATION
- Define the electrical MAITE processes for building sub-assemblies and satellites: integration flows, standard sequences, work packages and test strategy.
- Qualify the critical electrical integration and test processes, and define the acceptance criteria and standardised procedures that go with them.
- Specify the test means, tooling and workstations each process needs, anticipating them ahead of programme milestones, and lead the transfer from prototype to series so that processes and tooling can carry production to high throughput.
DESIGN MATURITY AND CO-ENGINEERING
- Work with Engineering from the concept phase so that design and production constraints are aligned, applying design for manufacturing, assembly and testability (DFM, DFA, DFT) and bringing harness routing, connector access, test points and diagnostic provisions into internal design iterations before the design is frozen.
- Support internal and supplier design and readiness reviews (e.g. PDR, CDR, PRR, IRR, TRR), ensuring designs are mature and ready for transition into production, and identify industrial risks early with the action plans that close them.
ELECTRICAL INTEGRATION AND ASSEMBLY
- Own the integration readiness of the satellite electrical subsystems, including avionics, power, data handling and communications.
- Lead and execute electrical integration of satellites and sub-assemblies: harness routing and connection, electrical and RF connections, connector handling, grounding and bonding.
- Own the electrical build standard, including crimping and soldering practice, connector identification, continuity and insulation verification, cleanliness and ESD discipline.
- Perform and oversee in-house PCB assembly and rework according to defined work packages and workmanship standards.
- Verify electronic assemblies before integration and support the floor hands-on during build, connection and test setup.
FUNCTIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL TEST
- Plan, prepare and lead functional, interface and performance test campaigns at subsystem and satellite level, and support the electrical side of environmental campaigns including EMC, thermal vacuum and vibration.
- Develop and maintain automated and semi-automated test scripts, and monitor telemetry and telecommand during test execution.
- Act as first responder for electrical anomalies during integration and test, performing initial diagnosis with laboratory instruments and taking findings to root cause.
ELECTRICAL GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
- Specify, design, procure and validate Electrical Ground Support Equipment and flatsat configurations required for functional and environmental testing.
- Define the setup, configuration and validation requirements for EGSE, and verify it before use on flight hardware.
SUPPLIER PARTS AND ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLIES
- Act as the technical authority for electronic parts and assemblies from suppliers, covering capability assessment, special process review and First Article Inspection.
- Define the inspections and workmanship criteria required to verify electronic assemblies, harnesses and PCBAs.
CONFIGURATION, DOCUMENTATION AND ANOMALIES
- Maintain as-built electrical configuration and traceability, including hardware and software versions, and apply engineering changes consistently to hardware and documentation.
- Troubleshoot and resolve integration issues, and support root cause analysis and corrective actions, coordinating with the Engineering team, the production team and any other team needed to ensure schedule and quality adherence.
FACILITIES AND PROCESS REQUIREMENTS
- Define the electrical AIT process requirements for the facilities and work with the Global Manufacturing Infrastructure team on the layout, power, grounding and test provisions that support them.
- Define the ESD and handling requirements that electrical integration and test activities must meet, and propose improvements where the process or the environment falls short.
STANDARDIZATION AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
- Capture lessons learned from the floor to improve procedures, test means, test efficiency and build reliability as production volumes increase, and align with the Global AIT and Engineering teams on product standards and process updates.
- Train and mentor local engineers and technicians on electrical integration and test, fostering a culture of quality and accountability.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
MUST HAVES:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Telecommunications, Aerospace Engineering or a related field.
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in the integration, testing or production of complex electronic hardware systems (e.g. aerospace, defense, automotive, semiconductors, satellites), including work on flight or equivalently critical hardware.
- Demonstrated experience defining and qualifying electrical integration and test processes, turning them into standardised work packages, and taking a product from first units towards series production.
- Deep technical knowledge in electronics, with system-level understanding across full product architectures and the ability to spot issues across the interfaces between design, production and operations.
- Demonstrated ownership of functional and electrical test campaigns, from specification through execution to reporting.
- Practical mastery of electrical integration: harness routing and connection, crimping and soldering practice, connector identification, continuity and insulation verification.
- Working knowledge of satellite power subsystems, including batteries, power distribution and the handling and safety constraints that come with them, sufficient to integrate and test them on flight hardware.
- Experience specifying, designing or validating EGSE or comparable test equipment.
- Proficiency developing and executing automated or semi-automated test scripts (Python or equivalent).
- Hands-on troubleshooting of complex electronic systems with laboratory instruments, and the ability to read electrical schematics, interface control documents and technical specifications.
- Strong track record of enabling design for manufacturing, assembly and testability (DFM, DFA, DFT), working alongside design teams rather than after them.
- Familiarity with verification and configuration management in complex hardware industries, including root cause analysis and non-conformance ownership through to closure.
- Working knowledge of cleanroom and ESD discipline. Integration in Athens is typically ISO 8, with ISO 7 and ISO 5 environments also possible.
- Experience in multidisciplinary engineering environments, mentoring engineers or technicians, and communicating clearly with designers, production leads and executive stakeholders.
- Strong communication skills in English (written & spoken).
NICE TO HAVES:
- Familiarity with electronics workmanship standards: IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620, J-STD-001.
- Familiarity with EN 9100 and ECSS standards as applied to space hardware.
- RF integration and test experience, including connector care, cable loss and measurement practice.
- Embedded systems and hardware interfaces (SPI, UART, I2C, CAN, Ethernet), and familiarity with Linux.
- Experience supporting environmental test campaigns from the electrical side (EMC, thermal vacuum, vibration).
- Familiarity with PLM, ERP, Manufacturo (MES) or Jira for build records and configuration control.
- Launch campaign experience.
APPLICATION PROCESS
- Talent Acquisition Interview
- Hiring Manager General Interview
- Technical Interview (onsite or virtual), including a Technical Challenge
- Leadership & Hiring Team 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.
Base salary range for this position is dependent on experience, and will be negotiated individually.
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—we’ll 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 http://iceye.com.
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