Location: Vancouver, Canada; United States
What you will do
• Contribute end-to-end to SAR engineering across the full lifecycle of a SAR space mission
• Contribute to the mission concept of operations and high-level mission specs, including spacecraft budgets for the SAR payload
• Lead technical solutions for mission enhancements: beam mode design, mission concept design, image quality modelling
• Take part in mission-level risk management, integration, verification and validation
• Own design trade-offs across spacecraft systems, coverage and access, SAR payload, SAR processor and end-user applications
• Key member of the team through commissioning, calibration and early operations; mentor others
What you need
• Graduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Math or Physics (or equivalent)
• 10+ years with radar, SAR or similar active imaging systems (hardware, processors and/or data products)
• 5+ years in a space systems engineering or similar complex systems environment
• SAR remote sensing experience: system design, operation, applications/exploitation and/or calibration
• Strong communicator
• US citizen or permanent resident
Nice to have
: MATLAB, Python; satellite SAR payload design and operations; space mission design; spacecraft design; geospatial data.
Location: Vancouver, Canada; United States
Our client is hiring a Staff-level engineer to lead a highly specialized team building cutting-edge, high-throughput signal processing systems that turn raw satellite radar data into SAR imagery, deployed on the ground and potentially on board spacecraft. Fully remote from the US; optional relocation to Vancouver later.
What you will do
• Lead the definition, specification, technical risk management, integration, verification and validation of SAR processors, new and existing
• Supervise interface control document development; ensure hardware and software components integrate into the larger ground or space segment
• Coordinate trade-offs between theoretical algorithms and their implementation on the actual processor
• Troubleshoot root causes of processing errors and artefacts in image products and find mitigations; optimize processing time toward near-real-time
• Take part in mission design trade-off studies; mentor the team; advise senior management and new business pursuits
What you need
• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Math or Physics (or equivalent)
• 12+ years in an engineering environment, including 5+ years on complex signal processing systems (radar, medical imaging, computer vision or similar) and 10+ years in a large product development or systems engineering environment
• Solid grounding in high-speed, high-throughput data analysis and transmission design
• MATLAB, Python or C++
• Clear communicator to technical, sales, executive and customer audiences
• US citizen or permanent resident
Nice to have
: SAR remote sensing (system design, operation, exploitation, calibration); satellite SAR payload design and operations; FPGA or ASIC based system design; geospatial data.
УдалённоVancouver, Canada; United States; Fully remote from the US; optional relocation to Vancouver later
Location: Warsaw
Workplace: OnSite
ROLE HIGHLIGHTS:
- Title: AIT Engineer – Optical Systems
- Department: Global Manufacturing Organization
- Reports to: Head of MAITE, Optics
- Location: Warsaw, Poland
- Type of Contract: Permanent
- Working model: On-site
- Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required)
ABOUT THE ROLE
ICEYE is seeking an AIT Engineer to support the assembly, integration, and testing of satellite systems, including the integration of optical payloads into the spacecraft platform.
This is a hands-on technical role in an early-stage production environment, where systems are still evolving and processes are not yet fully defined. You will work directly with flight hardware in cleanroom conditions, supporting the assembly, integration, and testing of the satellite bus, as well as the integration and validation of optical payloads provided by external suppliers.
You will contribute to bringing the full satellite system from design into production, ensuring that optical payloads are successfully integrated with the satellite platform (bus), and that the system can be built, tested, and scaled reliably. This includes supporting troubleshooting and continuous improvement during production ramp-up.
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.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Execute assembly, integration, and testing (AIT) of satellite subsystems and optical payloads
- Perform optical alignment and integration activities (focus, tilt, centering, boresight) using precision equipment
- Conduct hands-on inspection, assembly, and verification of satellite hardware in cleanroom environments
- Support integration of externally supplied optical payloads into the satellite system
- Identify, contain, and drive root cause analysis of non-conformances; implement corrective actions and feedback into design and production processes
- Define and execute test and verification activities, including integration and acceptance testing at subsystem and system level
- Support optical and system-level performance validation
- Define, develop, and maintain process plans, procedures, and technical documentation, supporting implementation and continuous improvement of manufacturing and integration processes
- Contribute to AIT process definition and improvement, enabling scalable production
- Interface with optical, mechanical, and electrical engineering teams to ensure system-level integration
- Collaborate with external suppliers during payload integration and validation
- Support setup of tooling, fixtures, and test setups (GSE) required for production
- Apply system-level understanding to anticipate integration risks across subsystems and ensure successful builds
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
MUST HAVE
- 3+ years of hands-on experience in integration, testing, or production of complex hardware systems, with relevant experience in optical systems, optomechanics, physics, or other high-precision hardware
- Hands-on experience with optical systems integration and alignment (focus, tilt, centering, boresight)
- Experience working with optical payloads or Earth Observation systems
- Familiarity with optical metrology tools (e.g. interferometers, collimators, optical benches, MTF setups)
- Good system-level understanding across multiple disciplines (optical, mechanical, electrical)
- Experience working with precision hardware in cleanroom environments
- Experience working in structured production environments (e.g. MES or similar systems)
- Strong troubleshooting skills with structured root cause analysis
- Ability to analyze and interpret test data to support integration and validation activities
- Experience developing or working with process plans and technical documentation
- Ability to work in fast-paced and evolving production environments
- Proactive, hands-on approach to problem-solving
- Strong written and spoken English communication skills
NICE TO HAVE
- Experience supporting environmental testing (e.g. thermal vacuum, vibration)
- Experience working with external suppliers or partners
- Experience supporting systems from prototype through production ramp-up
- Experience working in lean manufacturing or continuous improvement environments
APPLICATION PROCESS
- Talent Acquisition Interview
- Hiring Manager General Interview
- Technical Interview (onsite or virtual), including a Technical Challenge
- Hiring Team + Director-level Interview
- Offer Decision
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: United States
Our client is hiring a Staff-level engineer to lead a highly specialized team building cutting-edge, high-throughput signal processing systems that turn raw satellite radar data into SAR imagery, deployed on the ground and potentially on board spacecraft. Fully remote from the US; optional relocation to Vancouver later.
What you will do
• Lead the definition, specification, technical risk management, integration, verification and validation of SAR processors, new and existing
• Supervise interface control document development; ensure hardware and software components integrate into the larger ground or space segment
• Coordinate trade-offs between theoretical algorithms and their implementation on the actual processor
• Troubleshoot root causes of processing errors and artefacts in image products and find mitigations; optimize processing time toward near-real-time
• Take part in mission design trade-off studies; mentor the team; advise senior management and new business pursuits
What you need
• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Math or Physics (or equivalent)
• 12+ years in an engineering environment, including 5+ years on complex signal processing systems (radar, medical imaging, computer vision or similar) and 10+ years in a large product development or systems engineering environment
• Solid grounding in high-speed, high-throughput data analysis and transmission design
• MATLAB, Python or C++
• Clear communicator to technical, sales, executive and customer audiences
• US citizen or permanent resident
Nice to have
: SAR remote sensing (system design, operation, exploitation, calibration); satellite SAR payload design and operations; FPGA or ASIC based system design; geospatial data.
УдалённоUnited States; Fully remote from the US; optional relocation to Vancouver later
Location: United States
Our client, a global leader in Earth-observation satellites, is hiring a Senior Systems Engineer (MTS), SAR Missions. Fully remote from the US is fine for the first couple of years; relocation to the Vancouver, BC area later is optional, not required.
What you will do
• Contribute end-to-end to SAR engineering across the full lifecycle of a SAR space mission
• Contribute to the mission concept of operations and high-level mission specs, including spacecraft budgets for the SAR payload
• Lead technical solutions for mission enhancements: beam mode design, mission concept design, image quality modelling
• Take part in mission-level risk management, integration, verification and validation
• Own design trade-offs across spacecraft systems, coverage and access, SAR payload, SAR processor and end-user applications
• Key member of the team through commissioning, calibration and early operations; mentor others
What you need
• Graduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Math or Physics (or equivalent)
• 10+ years with radar, SAR or similar active imaging systems (hardware, processors and/or data products)
• 5+ years in a space systems engineering or similar complex systems environment
• SAR remote sensing experience: system design, operation, applications/exploitation and/or calibration
• Strong communicator
• US citizen or permanent resident
Nice to have
: MATLAB, Python; satellite SAR payload design and operations; space mission design; spacecraft design; geospatial data.
УдалённоseniorUnited States; Fully remote from the US is fine for the first couple of years; relocation to the Vancouver, BC area later is optional, not required
Location: United States
Our client, a global leader in Earth-observation satellites, is hiring a Staff Systems Engineer for its Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) missions. Fully remote from the US is fine for the first couple of years; relocation to the Vancouver, BC area later is optional, not required.
What you will do
• End-to-end oversight of SAR engineering across the full lifecycle of a SAR space mission
• Own the mission concept of operations and high-level mission specs, including spacecraft budgets that drive the SAR payload
• Lead technical solutions for current and future SAR missions: beam mode design, mission concept design, SAR image quality modelling
• Lead mission-level risk management, integration, verification and validation
• Run design trade-offs across spacecraft systems, coverage and access, SAR payload, SAR processor and end-user applications
• Own the SAR side of commissioning, calibration and early operations
• Advise senior management and new business; mentor the team
What you need
• Graduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Math or Physics (or equivalent experience)
• 15+ years with radar, SAR or similar active imaging systems (hardware, processors and/or data products)
• 10+ years in a space systems engineering or similar complex systems environment
• SAR remote sensing experience: system design, operation, applications/exploitation and/or calibration
• Strong communicator across technical, sales, executive and customer audiences
• US citizen or permanent resident (export-control and Controlled Goods requirements)
Nice to have
: MATLAB, Python; satellite SAR payload design and operations; space mission design (coverage and access, orbital dynamics); spacecraft design (thermal, power, pointing); geospatial data.
УдалённоUnited States; Fully remote from the US is fine for the first couple of years; relocation to the Vancouver, BC area later is optional, not required
Location: Espoo
Workplace: Hybrid
- Title: Senior Mechanical Test Engineer
- Department: Spacecraft Hardware
- Location: Espoo, Finland
- Reports to: Mechanical Test Engineering Team Lead
- Contract: Permanent
- Working Model: On-site / Hybrid
- Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO)
WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS:
As a Senior Mechanical Test Engineer, you’ll ensure the structural integrity and readiness of ICEYE’s satellite systems by designing and executing critical mechanical testing campaigns that validate performance in demanding launch and space environments.
WHO WE ARE
ICEYE delivers space-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities to governments and allied nations. This includes sovereign and turnkey ISR missions leveraging ICEYE’s world-leading synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite technology, as well as access to data from the world’s largest SAR satellite constellation. These capabilities enable partners to detect and respond to critical changes anywhere on Earth with unprecedented speed and accuracy, day or night and in any weather, supported by ultra high-resolution imagery and high-frequency revisits.
As a trusted partner for defense, intelligence, security, and maritime domain awareness, ICEYE’s near real-time data creates a tactical advantage for mission-critical operations. Designed for dual use, the platform also serves civil protection and commercial users for natural-catastrophe intelligence, insurance, maritime monitoring including oil-spill detection, and finance, contributing to global security and community resilience.
ICEYE is headquartered in Finland and operates globally across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. We have more than 900 employees, united by a shared vision: improving life on Earth by becoming the global source of truth in Earth Observation.
YOUR DAY-TO-DAY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design, develop, and validate Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE) for satellite testing
- Design mechanical interfaces for vibration, shock, and environmental testing
- Develop and optimize test jigs and fixtures for mechanical testing
- Create and maintain manufacturing drawings and technical documentation
- Plan, coordinate, execute and document vibration test campaigns for subsystems and full satellites
- Perform and support finite element analysis to validate designs and test setups
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure test readiness and successful execution
- Deliver end-to-end mechanical testing campaigns aligned with project requirement
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
MUST HAVES:
- MSc degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or equivalent
- Minimum 5 years of experience in MGSE design and mechanical testing environments
- Experience with vibration testing and mechanical validation of hardware
- Experience leading technical work or R&D projects
- Proficiency with CAD and PDM tools such as Autodesk Inventor and Vault or similar
- Experience with finite element analysis tools such as ANSYS, Nastran, or Hypermesh
- Ability to create and interpret manufacturing drawings
- Hands-on engineering mindset with ability to work both independently and in teams
NICE TO HAVES:
- Experience in aerospace or satellite hardware development
- Manufacturing knowledge of machined components
- Hands-on experience in satellite assembly
APPLICATION PROCESS
- Talent Attraction Introduction
- Hiring Manager Alignment
- Task Assignment
- Technical 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.
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 and we will 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: Canada; United States
Role overview:
We are seeking a System Engineer to perform design, integration, verification, and operational support of TT&C/PDT subsystems for current and next-generation remote sensing and communications satellites. The role will interface with spacecraft payload teams, ground-segment developers, and mission-operations teams to ensure reliable command delivery, high-fidelity telemetry acquisition, and robust data handling throughout the satellite life-cycle.
Tasks summary:
Architecture Concept & Requirements
• Define TT&C/PDT functional architecture (command generation, uplink, telemetry downlink, on‑board data handling, RF front‑end).
• Conduct trade‑studies for modulation schemes, coding, frequency plans, ranging and link budgets.
• Produce System Requirements, Interface Control (ICDs), and Description documents.
• Perform requirement management and maintain bidirectional traceability throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with cyber-security to embed resilience and security by design.
Design & Development
• Lead detailed design of hardware (TT&C transceiver, RF front‑ends, antenna‑pointing) and software (command sequencer, telemetry parser, health‑monitoring).
• Perform link‑budget analysis, RF simulation (e.g., STK, Matlab), and error‑budget budgeting.
• Verify compliance with CCSDS, ECSS, ITU, and regulatory standards.
• Support Satellite Reference Database development and validation
Cross‑Functional Coordination, Stakeholder & Program Interaction
• Present technical status, risk analyses, and trade‑study results to senior management.
• Negotiate and maintain ICDs and interface agreements with internal & external suppliers.
• Support B&P (Phase 0 & pre-Phase A).
Integration & Verification (IVV)
• Develop test plans, procedures, and verification matrices for unit, subsystem, and spacecraft‑level TT&C tests.
• Execute RF link testing, BER, command latency, and telemetry integrity verification.
• Manage anomaly investigation, root‑cause analysis, and corrective actions.
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
• 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 launch‑pre‑launch and early‑orbit checkout – validate command uplink, telemetry acquisition, and on‑board software hand‑over.
• Provide real‑time C&T support during nominal and contingency operations.
• Maintain ground‑segment configuration (gateways, mission control servers, monitoring dashboards).
• Support SOOH development and associated operator trainings.
Required Qualifications:
• B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace or related field with 8+ years of TT&C/PDT System design experience on LEO/MEO/GEO platforms.
• Strong knowledge of CCSDS TM/TC packet standards, ECSS telemetry & command protocols, PUS services and ITU frequency regulations.
• Proficiency in RF link-budget analysis, S-band/X-band/Ka-band modem architecture.
• Strong understanding of aerospace system engineering fundamentals, space environment and orbit mechanics.
• 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: Montreal, Canada
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the development and execution of advanced
orbit dynamics and mission analysis tasks for various space missions.
Architect, design, and optimize complex satellite trajectories,
maneuvers (low-thrust, impulsive), and constellation configurations using
STK (including modules like Astrogator, Optimizer, Analysis Workbench) and
custom tools.
Develop, implement, and validate high-fidelity simulation models
and analysis software using Python, MATLAB, and/or C# to support mission
design, performance assessment, and trade studies.
Perform and oversee specialized analyses: advanced coverage,
communications link budgets, conjunction assessment and collision
avoidance strategies, re-entry predictions, orbit determination, and
attitude dynamics interactions.
Define mission requirements related to trajectory and orbital
performance; contribute to system architecture development and trade-offs.
Develop novel analysis techniques and automate complex simulation
workflows.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers
within the team.
Prepare and present detailed technical reports, analysis results,
and recommendations to internal teams, management, and external customers/stakeholders.
Interface with other subsystems (GNC, Systems, Software,
Operations) to ensure mission success.
Required Qualifications:
Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering,
Astronautical Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or a closely
related field; Or a Bachelor's degree with significant additional relevant
experience (typically 9+ years).
Minimum of seven (7) years of professional, post-graduation
experience directly related to orbit dynamics, astrodynamics, trajectory
optimization, and space mission design and analysis.
Expert-level proficiency with Systems Tool Kit (STK) / Satellite
Tool Kit (STK), including advanced modules (e.g., Astrogator, Optimizer,
Coverage, Comm) and experience with STK automation/scripting (via API,
Connect).
Advanced programming proficiency and demonstrated experience
developing analysis tools, models, or simulations in Python and MATLAB.
In-depth theoretical and practical understanding of advanced
orbital mechanics, perturbation theory, estimation techniques (orbit
determination), and trajectory optimization methods (gradient-based,
evolutionary).
Proven ability to lead technical analyses, conduct complex trade
studies, and solve challenging astrodynamics problems independently.
Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving
skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English. French
language is considered favorably.
Complementary
skills/knowledge
:
PhD in Aerospace Engineering or a closely related
field with a focus on astrodynamics or orbital mechanics.
Experience with other simulation environments (GMAT, FreeFlyer,
Orekit) or specialized tools (SPICE).
Experience with C/C++ programming.
Experience in spacecraft Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC)
analysis or design.
Experience with multi-body dynamics and large constellations.
Experience with satellite operations, particularly flight dynamics
aspects.
Experience with software development best practices (version
control with Git, testing, documentation, CI/CD).
Record of publications or conference presentations in relevant
fields.
Location: Valencia
Workplace: OnSite
- Title: Staff Structural Analysis Engineer
- Location: Valencia
- Department: Space Systems
- Reports to: Mechanical Engineer
- Employment type: Permanent
- Workplace model: On-site / Hybrid
- Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO)
WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS:
As a Staff Structural Analysis Engineer, you’ll lead structural analysis and engineering efforts to ensure ICEYE’s satellites meet demanding aerospace requirements for structural integrity, reliability, and manufacturability, enabling mission success from launch through on-orbit operations.
WHO WE ARE
ICEYE delivers space-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities to governments and allied nations. This includes sovereign and turnkey ISR missions leveraging ICEYE’s world-leading synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite technology, as well as access to data from the world’s largest SAR satellite constellation. These capabilities enable partners to detect and respond to critical changes anywhere on Earth with unprecedented speed and accuracy, day or night and in any weather, supported by ultra high-resolution imagery and high-frequency revisits.
As a trusted partner for defense, intelligence, security, and maritime domain awareness, ICEYE’s near real-time data creates a tactical advantage for mission-critical operations. Designed for dual use, the platform also serves civil protection and commercial users for natural-catastrophe intelligence, insurance, maritime monitoring including oil-spill detection, and finance, contributing to global security and community resilience.
ICEYE is headquartered in Finland and operates globally across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. We have more than 900 employees, united by a shared vision: improving life on Earth by becoming the global source of truth in Earth Observation.
YOUR DAY-TO-DAY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Define structural requirements from mission and launcher constraints down to system and subsystem levels
- Lead and contribute to trade studies, design reviews, and verification and qualification documentation
- Ensure smooth and timely product delivery from concept through qualification
- Drive continuous improvement of structural design and analysis methods
- Collaborate with hardware engineering, AIT, and quality teams to ensure compliance with launch and in-orbit environments
- Work with system and subsystem engineers to define requirements for new products
- Support integration, validation, and issue resolution across internal and external teams
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR
MUST HAVES:
- Master’s degree in Structural Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
- Experience leading and managing structural analysis
- Experience designing satellite structures, subsystems, or complex electromechanical systems
- Deep understanding of mechanical stress, vibration, and thermal effects on space structures
- Strong expertise in finite element analysis, including structural dynamics and failure analysis
- Experience with mechanical, hybrid, and bonded joints for load-carrying composite structures
- Familiarity with aerospace standards such as ECSS, NASA, or MIL
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with systems, electrical, and manufacturing teams
NICE TO HAVES:
- Experience with PLM or PDM systems for configuration control
- Hands-on experience with mechanical assembly, integration, and testing
- Experience with launch vehicle or spacecraft environments
APPLICATION PROCESS
- Recruiter screening
- Hiring manager interview
- Technical task
- Technical panel interview
- 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 and we will 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: Canada
Role overview:
We are seeking a Spacecraft EMC Systems Engineer for its high-performance spacecraft for our remote sensing and communications satellites. The Spacecraft EMC Systems Engineer will own the EMC concept, analysis, verification and mitigation for multiple satellite programmes, driving architecture decisions, leading cross-disciplinary teams. He will ensure all electrical-subsystem on the bus and payload, from requirements capture to hardware design, do not interfere with themselves or launch vehicles. The role works closely with platform and payload teams to ensure an electrically clean, reliable and launch-ready spacecraft.
Tasks summary:
EMC Architecture Concept & Requirements
• Capture, allocate and trace EMC functional, performance, and requirements.
• Define the EMC architecture (shielding strategy, grounding scheme, antenna placement, mode-control, and harness segregation requirements & routing constraints).
EMC Analysis & Electrical Design
• Perform EMC analyses of the whole spacecraft (accounting for the payload specifics) for radiated/conducted emission and susceptibility, antenna coupling, shielding effectiveness, fuse blowing…etc. and verify compliance early in the design cycle.
• Recommend mitigation such as shielding, filtering, grounding schemes, layout rules.
DC Power Distribution
• Review DC power distribution architecture (primary bus, secondary bus lines, converters, fusing, protection) for EMC/EMI aspects.
• Review conductors, termination, connectors and back shells (material, gauge, shielding…etc.) that satisfy EMI control requirements.
Cross‑Functional Coordination, Stakeholder & Program Interaction
• Communicate technical status, risk assessments and trade‑study results to senior management and/or customers or partners.
• Support ICDs with payload and platform teams and suppliers.
• Act as the EMC authority in System and subsystem design reviews
• Liaise with RF, Power, Structures, Propulsion, Software and Ground-Segment teams to resolve cross-disciplinary EMC issues early.
• Support B&P (Phase 0 & pre-Phase A).
Integration & Verification (IVV)
• Author the EMC Verification Master Plan covering component level, subsystem level and full spacecraft tests (CE/CS, RE/RS).
• Oversee test-facility set-up, instrumentation calibration, test execution, data reduction and results certification.
• Author test procedures, and acceptance criteria.
• Lead CE/CS tests, RE/RS tests on hardware and review suppliers test results.
Technical Leadership & Mentorship
• Mentor, guide junior engineers and interns and provide EMC training sessions.
• 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
• Participate in Change Control Boards (CCB) and ensure impact analyses are performed for any electrical change.
• Maintain GDIR and EDTS streamlining.
• Ensure all artefacts, analysis 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 root‑cause investigations for on‑orbit anomalies; update design baselines and lessons‑learned.
• Support SOOH development and associated operator training.
Required Qualifications:
• B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace or Physics, (M.Sc. preferred) with 10 + years of electrical design engineering experience on LEO/MEO/GEO missions.
• Proficiency in spacecraft and unit EMC requirements and simulations.
• Prior experience supervising a team of EMC engineers or leading multi-disciplinary task-forces.
• 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 to no 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: Warsaw
Workplace: OnSite
Role Highlights:
- Title: AIT Engineering Team Lead
- Department: Global Manufacturing Organization
- Reports to: Head of MAITE, Optics
- Location: Warsaw, Poland
- Type of Contract: Permanent
- Working model: On-site
- Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required)
Why this role matters:
ICEYE is seeking a Team Lead, AIT Engineering to lead the AIT Engineering function responsible for the assembly, integration, and testing of satellite systems and optical payloads.
This is a technical leadership and people management role in an early-stage production environment, where products, processes, and manufacturing capabilities are continuously evolving. You will lead and develop the AIT Engineering team while acting as the technical focal point for AIT activities during spacecraft builds and integration campaigns.
The role sits at the interface between Engineering and Production. You will work closely with optical, mechanical, electrical, systems, quality, and production teams to translate design intent into robust, manufacturable, integrable, and testable processes, while ensuring that feedback and issues identified during production are effectively driven back into Engineering.
You will also support the integration and validation of externally supplied optical payloads, working with internal engineering teams and external suppliers to ensure successful integration into the satellite platform.
The role requires a strong background in spacecraft AIT, system integration, or complex hardware integration, combined with the ability to lead people, coordinate technical activities, develop robust processes, and drive execution in a fast-paced production environment.
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.
What you will do
- Lead and develop the AIT Engineering team, providing technical direction, mentoring, and clear priorities.
- Lead the assembly, integration, and testing of spacecraft systems, acting as the technical focal point during spacecraft builds.
- Support the integration and validation of externally supplied optical payloads into the spacecraft platform.
- Combine technical leadership with hands-on involvement in spacecraft integration, testing, troubleshooting, and verification.
- Ensure AIT readiness before builds, including tools, GSE, procedures, documentation, hardware, and engineering support.
- Drive structured problem-solving and root cause analysis of integration and test issues, ensuring lessons learned are fed back into Engineering and production.
- Act as the bridge between Production and Engineering, translating design requirements into practical, manufacturable, and testable integration processes.
- Work closely with Systems, Mechanical, Electrical, Optical, Quality, Manufacturing, and external suppliers to resolve integration challenges.
- Define and continuously improve AIT processes, procedures, test methods, tooling, fixtures, and technical documentation.
- Support production ramp-up by improving integration efficiency, repeatability, reliability, and scalability.
- Mentor engineers and build strong technical capabilities within the AIT organization.
What we’re looking for
Must haves:
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in spacecraft AIT, system integration, testing, or production of complex hardware systems.
- Strong experience with spacecraft integration and system-level testing across multiple engineering disciplines.
- Experience with optical systems, optomechanics, optical payloads, or Earth Observation systems.
- Experience working with complex precision hardware in cleanroom or controlled environments.
- Strong system-level understanding across mechanical, electrical, optical, and systems engineering.
- Experience with DFM / DFT principles and translating design requirements into manufacturable and testable solutions.
- Experience with AIT processes, test procedures, verification, and technical documentation.
- Experience with GSE, tooling, fixtures, or test setups used for integration and testing.
- Strong troubleshooting skills, including structured root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Experience working with MES, ERP, test data management, or similar production systems.
- Experience with Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies.
- Strong understanding of configuration-controlled production and engineering environments.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong written and spoken English.
Nice-to-haves:
- Experience with optical alignment and metrology, including focus, tilt, centering, boresight, interferometry, collimators, or MTF.
- Experience supporting environmental testing, such as thermal vacuum, vibration, or EMC.
- Experience working with external suppliers or partners, particularly payload suppliers.
- Experience supporting products from prototype through production ramp-up.
- Experience with PDR, CDR, PRR, or equivalent technical and production readiness reviews.
- Experience with PFMEA, process capability, or other manufacturing engineering tools.
- Experience in Lean manufacturing, industrialization, or production scale-up.
Application Process
- Talent Acquisition interview
- Hiring manager interview
- Technical interview, including a technical challenge
- Hiring team + director-level interview
- Offer
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 dependant 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
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: OnSite
Role highlights:
- Location: Espoo, Finland
- Department: Global Manufacturing Organization (GMO)
- Reports to: Senior Smart Manufacturing Engineer
- Employment type: Permanent
- Workplace model: Office
- Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO)
Why this role matters:
As a Smart Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanical, you will play a key role in how ICEYE builds satellites at scale. You will design and own critical mechanical and electromechanical systems from Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE) to production test jigs that keep our production lines safe, efficient and reliable. Working in a multi‑disciplinary Smart Manufacturing Engineering team, you’ll set standards, work directly with others, and help us anticipate and remove bottlenecks as we continue to scale our operations.
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
- Design, implement and own Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE) and other mechanical / electromechanical systems used in satellite production and integration.
- Develop production test jigs and verification systems (e.g. fixtures, subsystem assembly jigs, custom rigs) in close collaboration with electronics and software engineers.
- Take designs from concept through detailed CAD, documentation, manufacturing support and commissioning on the production floor.
- Define and improve standards, frameworks and documentation practices for mechanical and mechatronic designs within Smart Manufacturing Engineering.
- Proactively identify current and future bottlenecks in production processes and propose data‑driven mitigation plans.
- Collaborate closely with Production, AIT Engineering and other Engineering teams to ensure systems are robust, maintainable and aligned with operational needs.
- Contribute to roadmaps and prioritization for production systems, helping the team focus on the highest‑impact projects.
What we’re looking for
Must haves:
- 6–8+ years of experience in mechanical or electromechanical engineering, focused on production systems, test equipment, or similar.
- Proven track record designing and delivering mechanical / support equipment such as MGSE, lifting systems, dollies or fixtures for large, high‑value hardware.
- Hands‑on experience designing and implementing production test jigs or verification systems (e.g. fixtures for electronics testing, flying probe interfaces, custom test rigs).
- Solid understanding of how mechanics, electronics and software/controls fit together and comfortable collaborating closely with electronics and software engineers.
- Strong CAD skills and experience taking designs from concept through detailed design, manufacturing and on‑site commissioning.
- Experience in at least one high‑reliability or complex production domain (e.g. space, aerospace, automotive, robotics, industrial automation).
- Demonstrated seniority: leading projects, taking end‑to‑end ownership and mentoring junior engineers.
- Willingness and ability to work onsite in Espoo in production and integration environments.
Nice to haves
- Experience with satellite or spacecraft integration and MGSE.
- Experience working across multiple production sites or in a global manufacturing context.
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing and/or Six Sigma tools and practices.
- Experience introducing or improving design frameworks, templates and documentation standards in an engineering organization.
Application Process
- TA screen
- Hiring manager interview
- Technical interview + task
- Final onsite interviews
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.
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