Location: Espoo
Workplace: Hybrid
Flight Software Engineer
• Location: Espoo, Finland
• Department: Engineering / Flight Software
• Reports to: Engineering Manager, Flight Software
• Employment type: Permanent
• Workplace model: Hybrid
• Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required)
Why this role matters:
As a Flight Software Engineer, you’ll help build the embedded software systems powering ICEYE’s SAR satellites. Your work will directly contribute to the reliability, scalability, and performance of flight computers operating in orbit, enabling mission-critical Earth Observation capabilities for customers around the world. Working close to both hardware and software, you’ll help shape the future of spaceborne SAR systems and support ICEYE’s mission to become the global source of truth in Earth Observation.
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
• Develop and maintain embedded Linux flight software for ICEYE’s SAR spacecraft
• Build efficient, reliable, and maintainable user space applications for flight computers
• Troubleshoot complex multi-component systems and implement scalable solutions
• Manage software packages, hardware devices, init systems, file systems, IPC, networking, and monitoring in Unix-like systems
• Configure and maintain build systems, CI/CD pipelines, and software development workflows
• Collaborate closely with hardware, software, and spacecraft subsystem teams across the organization
• Contribute to system-level architecture discussions and embedded platform improvements
• Rotate ownership across components and support continuous improvements to engineering practices
What we’re looking for
Must haves:
• Strong C++ and Python programming skills
• Proven experience delivering commercially successful embedded Linux software
• Experience with Buildroot and Yocto
• Strong understanding of Unix-like systems, including software package and hardware device management
• Experience configuring and managing build systems and CI/CD pipelines
• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills across embedded and distributed systems
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to balance deep technical problem solving with pragmatic decision making
Nice to haves:
• Expertise in Linux kernel space development
• Familiarity with Docker or similar containerisation tools
• Experience with message-passing frameworks and distributed asynchronous systems
• Experience contributing to open-source projects
• Ability to read and review electronic schematics
• Proficiency in additional programming languages
• Interest in and familiarity with LLM-based engineering tools
• Systems thinking mindset and strong stakeholder communication skills
Application Process:
- TA Screening
- Hiring Manager Screening
- Task (take home)
- 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 Global Employee Benefits Include:
- A job that matters in a dynamic Defence Technology and Earth Observation environment with a scale-up approach
- An independent role with a supportive and diverse work environment
- Occupational healthcare, occupational, and accident insurance
- A yearly benefit budget to spend as you wish (i.e. on sport, transport, bike benefit, wellness, lunch, etc.)
- Phone subscription with iPhone of choice
- Relocation support (i.e. flight tickets, accommodation, relocation agency support)
- Time for self-development, research, training, conferences, or certification schemes
- Inspiring and collaborating offices and silent workspaces enable you to focus
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.
ГибридRelocation support (i.e; flight tickets, accommodation, relocation agency support)
Location: Montreal, Canada
Key Responsibilities
• Act as editor-in-chief of the Satellite Operations Handbook: gather documentation and inputs from subsystem teams (power, thermal, AOCS, TT&C;, payload, FDIR, ground segment) and integrate them into one coherent, fluid text.
• Interview subsystem engineers to close gaps, resolve ambiguities, and verify the technical accuracy of every section.
• Rewrite engineering source material into clear, unambiguous, procedure-grade language suitable for use by operators in real-time operations.
• Structure the handbook across the mission lifecycle: nominal operations, contingency and FDIR response, and subsystem reference sections.
• Maintain revision and configuration control; organize and run formal review cycles with engineering and operations stakeholders.
• Establish and enforce a style guide, templates, and terminology consistency across all contributors.
Required Qualifications
• Proven long-form technical authorship — a PhD thesis, published research, or prior authorship of operations manuals, handbooks, flight rules, or procedures. (Per the hiring manager: "People who have written PhD theses would be ideal candidates.")
• Working knowledge of satellites and space systems — able to read, understand, and interrogate subsystem engineering documentation.
• Fast learner with a synthetic mind: able to compress many inconsistent sources into one clear narrative.
• Excellent written English.
Preferred Qualifications
• Background in satellite operations, spacecraft systems engineering, or mission analysis.
• French language skills (Montreal-based team).
• Familiarity with documentation and requirements tools (DOORS, Confluence) and ECSS/NASA documentation culture.
• Experience authoring training materials or certifying operations personnel
Location: Canada; United States; France
Key Responsibilities
• Act as editor-in-chief of the Satellite Operations Handbook: gather documentation and inputs from
subsystem teams (power, thermal, AOCS, TT&C;, payload, FDIR, ground segment) and integrate them
into one coherent, fluid text.
• Interview subsystem engineers to close gaps, resolve ambiguities, and verify the technical accuracy of
every section.
• Rewrite engineering source material into clear, unambiguous, procedure-grade language suitable for use
by operators in real-time operations.
• Structure the handbook across the mission lifecycle: nominal operations, contingency and FDIR response,
and subsystem reference sections.
• Maintain revision and configuration control; organize and run formal review cycles with engineering and
operations stakeholders.
• Establish and enforce a style guide, templates, and terminology consistency across all contributors.
Required Qualifications
• Proven long-form technical authorship — a PhD thesis, published research, or prior authorship of
operations manuals, handbooks, flight rules, or procedures. (Per the hiring manager: "People who have
written PhD theses would be ideal candidates.")
• Working knowledge of satellites and space systems — able to read, understand, and interrogate
subsystem engineering documentation.
• Fast learner with a synthetic mind: able to compress many inconsistent sources into one clear narrative.
• Excellent written English.
Preferred Qualifications
• Background in satellite operations, spacecraft systems engineering, or mission analysis.
• French language skills (Montreal-based team).
• Familiarity with documentation and requirements tools (DOORS, Confluence) and ECSS/NASA
documentation culture.
• Experience authoring training materials or certifying operations personnel.
Location: Warsaw
Workplace: Hybrid
ROLE HIGHLIGHTS:
Mechanical R&D Test Lead
- Location: Warsaw, Poland
- Department: Optical Systems
- Reports to: Engineering Manager, Optical Systems
- Employment type: Permanent
- Workplace model: Hybrid
- Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required)
WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS:
As Mechanical R&D Test Lead, you will lead the team responsible for mechanical AIT of ICEYE's new generation of optical spacecraft, taking end-to-end ownership of how the team qualifies and accepts hardware for launch. You will organize the team's work and lead its people, while staying close to the technical work itself: the qualification and acceptance test campaigns, the MGSE that supports them, and the feedback loop back into design. This is a role for someone who wants to combine hands-on technical ownership with growing into people leadership.
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
- Lead the mechanical AIT team, organizing its work and owning the end-to-end mechanical AIT process for new spacecraft and subsystems.
- Oversee qualification and acceptance vibration test campaigns for new satellites and subsystems, and the satellite-level qualification mass models used to run them.
- Own the design, build, and upkeep of the Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE) the team relies on for testing and integration.
- Lead flight model integration for the new spacecraft generation, ensuring AIT procedures are created and properly handed over to the production team.
- Represent the team's testing and integration findings back to the design engineering groups, from early concept through late prototyping, and drive the resulting design changes.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Must haves:
- Either experience leading people, or a senior, people-oriented technical background with a genuine interest in moving into people leadership.
- Hands-on experience with mechanical AIT and test campaigns, comfortable doing the work yourself, not only directing it.
- Experience organizing work across a team and taking ownership of a process end to end.
- A can-do attitude and a hands-on engineering mindset, able to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Comfortable working under pressure and tight timelines, since test campaigns can involve intense, demanding periods.
- Experience with vibration testing and mechanical validation of hardware, and designing MGSE for satellite testing.
Nice to haves:
- Experience in aerospace or satellite hardware development.
- Hands-on experience in satellite assembly.
- Familiarity with finite element analysis tools to support test setup validation.
APPLICATION PROCESS
- Talent Attraction Screening
- Hiring Manager Screening
- Onsite workshop + Technical discussion
- Interview with Leadership
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: Warsaw
Workplace: Hybrid
ROLE HIGHLIGHTS:
Senior Electronics R&D Test Engineer
- Location: Warsaw, Poland
- Department: Optical Systems
- Reports to: Engineering Manager, Optical Systems
- Employment type: Permanent
- Workplace model: Hybrid
- Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required)
WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS:
As Senior Electronics R&D Test Engineer, you will lead electrical AIT for ICEYE's new generation of optical spacecraft, qualifying subsystems and full satellites and debugging the electronics and software issues that surface along the way. You will build and run the EGSE these campaigns depend on, and feed what you find on the test floor back into the design itself, working closely with the engineering teams responsible for it.
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
- Run subsystem qualification and functional testing, and spacecraft-level system testing, for the new generation of optical satellites.
- Debug electronics and software issues as they arise, carrying out root cause analysis on failures.
- Design and build the Electronics Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) needed to test and integrate the new spacecraft generation.
- Support next-generation spacecraft integration, creating the AIT procedures used to run it and transferring that knowledge to the production team.
- Feed testing and integration findings back to the design engineering teams, from early concept through late prototyping, and drive the design changes that come out of it.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Must haves:
- Hands-on experience in the development, integration, testing, or production of complex electronics systems
- Strong debugging skills across both electronics and software.
- AIT experience spanning both software and electronics.
- Working knowledge of Python.
- A can-do attitude and willingness to learn.
- Comfortable working under pressure and tight timelines, since test and integration campaigns can involve intense, demanding periods.
- Strong communication skills in English (written & spoken).
Nice to haves:
- Experience with environmental testing, such as thermal or vibration testing.
- Experience in design-for-manufacturing (DFM) and design-for-testability (DFT) in high-reliability environments.
- Experience scaling test systems for production environments.
- Experience in harness design
APPLICATION PROCESS
- Talent Attraction Screening
- Hiring Manager Screening
- Onsite workshop + Technical discussion
- Interview with Leadership
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: Warsaw
Workplace: Hybrid
ROLE HIGHLIGHTS:
Electronics R&D Test Lead
- Location: Warsaw, Poland
- Department: Optical Systems
- Reports to: Engineering Manager, Optical Systems
- Employment type: Permanent
- Workplace model: Hybrid
- Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required)
WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS:
As Electronics R&D Test Lead, you will lead the team responsible for electrical AIT of ICEYE's new generation of optical spacecraft, taking end-to-end ownership of how the team qualifies and tests hardware. You will organize the team's work and lead its people, while staying close to the technical work itself: qualification testing, debugging electronics and software, the EGSE that supports it, and the feedback loop back into design. This is a role for someone who wants to combine hands-on technical ownership with growing into people leadership.
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
- Lead the electrical AIT team, organizing its work and owning the end-to-end electrical AIT process for new spacecraft and subsystems.
- Run subsystem qualification and functional testing, and spacecraft-level system testing, for the new generation of optical satellites.
- Debug electronics and software issues as they arise, carrying out root cause analysis on failures and reworking PCBAs where needed.
- Own the design and build of the Electronics Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) the team relies on for testing and integration.
- Support next-generation spacecraft integration, ensuring AIT procedures are created and properly handed over to the production team.
- Represent the team's testing and integration findings back to the design engineering groups, from early concept through late prototyping, and drive the resulting design changes.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Must haves:
- Either experience leading people, or a senior, people-oriented technical background with a genuine interest in moving into people leadership.
- Hands-on experience in the development, integration, testing, or production of complex electronics systems
- Strong debugging skills across both electronics and software.
- AIT experience spanning both software and electronics.
- Working knowledge of Python.
- A can-do attitude and willingness to learn.
- Comfortable working under pressure and tight timelines, since test campaigns can involve intense, demanding periods.
Nice to haves:
- Experience with environmental testing, such as thermal or vibration testing.
- Experience in design-for-manufacturing (DFM) and design-for-testability (DFT) in high-reliability environments.
- Experience scaling test systems for production environments.
- Experience in harness design.
APPLICATION PROCESS
- Talent Attraction Screening
- Hiring Manager Screening
- Onsite workshop + Technical discussion
- Interview with Leadership
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
The Satellite-Level Verification and Validation (V&V) Engineer focuses on the highest tier of spacecraft integration, ensuring the fully assembled satellite meets all mission, launch provider, and environmental requirements.
Role Overview
This role manages the
end-to-end verification lifecycle
at the highest tier of architecture. It starts at the beginning of the program with verification planning and test methodology design, continues through full-system functional and environmental validation, and concludes with final qualification sign-off and in-orbit initialization readiness.
Key Responsibilities & Tasks
Verification Architecture & Matrix Ownership:
Define the global verification strategy; author the System Verification Plan (SVP) and own the master Verification Control Matrix (VCM) to prove 100% requirement compliance.
Method of Compliance (MoC) Definition:
Determine the optimal, most cost-effective blend of Verification by Test, Analysis, Demonstration, and Inspection (TADI) for complex mission-level requirements.
End-to-End Mission Validation:
Design and execute full-system functional tests, "Day-in-the-Life" (DITL) mission simulations, and complex Fault Detection, Isolation, and Recovery (FDIR) validation scenarios.
Environmental & Launch Qualification:
Define test profiles, pass/fail criteria, and post-test correlation frameworks for full spacecraft environmental campaigns (Thermal Vacuum, Sine-Vibe, Acoustic, Shock).
Sign-off & Qualification Review:
Lead Technical Review Boards, manage non-conformance reports (NCRs), present compliance evidence at Qualification Reviews (QR), and build the final Flight Readiness data package.
Candidate Prerequisites ("Must Haves")
Experience:
5+ years in aerospace systems engineering, systems V&V, or space mission qualification roles.
Systems Engineering Mastery:
Deep understanding of how platform subsystems and digital/RF payloads interact to satisfy top-level mission performance metrics.
Requirements Management:
Expert-level capability in tracing, decomposing, and closing out complex requirements using enterprise tools like DOORS, Jama, or Windchill.
Data Synthesis & Analysis:
Advanced skills using Python or MATLAB to parse multi-subsystem telemetry, correlate test data with analytical models, and automate post-test verification reporting.
Location: Canada; United States
Role:
We are is looking for qualified
Payload System Verification and Validation Engineers
to join our advanced satellite payload development team. This role focuses on system-level engineering of next-generation digital communications payloads, with a strong emphasis on
requirements verification through test
.
The selected candidate will contribute to the entire payload lifecycle — from architecture definition and requirement specification to integration, verification, and in-orbit validation. The role requires good understanding of both
digital signal processing
and
RF payload architectures
, especially involving
Software Defined Radio (SDR)
and
Direct Radiating Array (DRA)
systems.
Tasks
Define, analyze, and validate system and subsystem requirements for digital telecommunications payloads.
Develop and execute
verification plans
, including defining test strategies, writing test procedures, and analyzing results.
Lead or support system-level payload test campaigns, both at equipment and spacecraft level.
Interface with payload hardware and software teams to ensure correct implementation and traceability of requirements.
Participate in technical reviews and support anomaly investigation and resolution.
Work with multi-disciplinary teams including RF, digital, embedded software, FPGA, and systems engineering.
Contribute to technology evolution by identifying opportunities for design optimization and innovation.
Must haves
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
5 years+ of experience
in telecommunications systems, particularly in digital payloads. (experience outside of the Space industry will also be considered)
Strong expertise in requirements verification by test
, including practical experience in developing and executing test plans.
Solid understanding of
digital payload architectures
, including SDR-based flexible processors and beamforming using DRA.
Familiarity with
hardware and software tools
used in payload verification, such as:
Vector Network Analyzers (VNA)
and
Spectrum Analyzers
for RF testing
Baseband signal generators
,
Channel Emulators
, and
BER testers
Python
,
MATLAB
, or
LabVIEW
for test automation and data analysis
SCPI
,
VISA
, and similar interfaces for instrument control
Good understanding of FPGA-based systems and embedded software architectures is a plus.
Must be eligible to work in Canada, capable of obtaining necessary security clearance.
Complementary skills/knowledge
Previous experience in Space or Constellation Operations
Development and testing of new automated testing methodologies
Knowledge of requirements Management tools such as DOORS/Windchill/Jama
Demonstrated capability to efficiently work autonomously and with little to no supervision
Written and verbal communications skills in English, knowledge of French will be considered favorably
Location: Espoo
Workplace: Hybrid
ROLE HIGHLIGHTS:
- Senior Thermal System Engineer
- Location: Espoo, Finland
- Department: Spacecraft Hardware
- Reports to: Thermal Team Lead
- Employment type: Permanent
- Workplace model: Hybrid / Office
- Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO)
WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS:
Every ICEYE satellite depends on precision engineering and rock-solid reliability. As we grow our operations and expand our spacecraft platforms to meet increasingly demanding mission requirements, we need an experienced spacecraft thermal control engineer to help lead this effort - someone who also brings hands-on experience testing, verifying, and qualifying space hardware. You'll join our Espoo, Finland team as a Senior Thermal System Engineer, supporting the company's continued 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
- Design and implement full spacecraft-level thermal models for current and next-generation spacecraft
- Specify and support qualification testing at subsystem and system level
- Own thermal hardware end-to-end: propose new thermal design concepts to improve performance, identify new suppliers, and test and validate component designs
- Perform thermal analysis of passive and active thermal control components, electrical assemblies, subsystems, and systems
- Support assembly, integration, and test (AIT) activities, including maintenance of thermal control components
- Support operations teams in resolving thermal issues during Launch and Early Orbit Operations (LEOP) and beyond
- Ensure smooth, on-time product delivery from concept through qualification
- Contribute to continuous improvement of our existing products
- Partner closely with all hardware engineering domains, AIT engineering, and QA to ensure products meet specification
- Work with system and subsystem engineers to define requirements for new products
- Collaborate with internal and external engineering and AIT teams during integration and build to confirm thermal solutions meet requirements and targets
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Must haves:
- Extensive experience in thermal simulation as a Thermal Engineer in the space industry
- Experience with TVAC testing and model correlation
- Proactive, self-directed working style
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
- Based in Espoo (most of the team works from Finland); up to 30% remote work is acceptable for this role
- Experience working in multi-disciplinary environments (electrical, AIT, mechanical, propulsion, RF)
- Experience with thermal control of satellites at system and subsystem level, or comparable complex aerospace systems
- Comfortable working cross-functionally with systems, electrical, and manufacturing teams
- Strong teamwork, analytical, documentation, and communication skills
Nice to haves:
- Hands-on experience with spacecraft thermal hardware: surface treatments, MLI, passive and active thermal control components, heat pipes
- Experience with Systema-Thermica, ESATAN, and/or Thermal Desktop
- MSc in Aerospace Engineering
- Knowledge of SAR satellite technology, lifecycles, and the space environment
- Experience with Python
- Familiarity with industry standards such as ECSS and NASA standards
- Solid understanding of spacecraft configurations, orbits, and STK
APPLICATION PROCESS
- Recruiter screening
- Hiring manager interview
- Technical task
- Technical panel 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—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
As a Senior Electrical Satellite Systems Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring end-to-end mission success. You will lead the definition, integration, verification, and operational readiness of the satellite electrical architecture — from subsystem trade studies and design reviews to launch and early orbit phases.
You’ll act as a technical authority across payload and bus domains, mentoring junior engineers and serving as a trusted point of contact for operators, customers, and launch partners.
Key Responsibilities
System Design and Development
Support ongoing design of electrical subsystems through final flight design, build, and test.
Define system requirements and maintain performance budgets across power, data, and reliability.
Requirements Management
Maintain system requirements, verification, and test matrices from mission level down to subsystems.
Technical Analysis
Perform and manage analyses including power budgets, failure mode analysis, and reliability.
Interface Control
Manage interface control documents (ICDs) to ensure proper electrical connections between subsystems.
Testing and Verification
Develop and oversee execution of test plans and procedures to verify and validate satellite performance through qualification and LEOP phases.
Documentation
Prepare and maintain design reports, specifications, and verification matrices.
Team Leadership
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (software, mechanical, ground segment)
Supplier and Project Management
Oversee subcontractors and vendors to ensure compliance with program requirements.
Program Support
Participate in major reviews including SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, PSR, and LRR.
Required Skills and Experience
Education
Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
Experience
15+ years in satellite systems design for LEO constellations, with full lifecycle experience.
Technical Expertise
Systems Leadership & Architecture
Define spacecraft electrical system architecture ensuring optimal payload–bus integration.
Develop and maintain system-level documentation (Satellite Reference Database, Parameter Book, CONOPS).
Oversee subsystem interfaces for avionics, power, AOCS, propulsion, TT&C, thermal, and data handling.
Own requirements management, flow-down, and traceability across the project lifecycle.
Conduct gap analyses and ensure subsystem requirements meet mission-level objectives.
Design, Verification & Validation
Define and validate electrical performance budgets (power, data, fault management).
Lead all V&V phases including electrical ground testing (qualification, TVAC, EMC/EMI), and environmental qualification.
Drive fault detection, isolation, and recovery (FDIR) strategy and contribute to flight software validation.
Oversee system-level integration testing and ensure design compliance.
Lead readiness for launch, early orbit, and end-of-rendezvous operations.
Operations & Launch Support
Interface with launch providers to ensure compliance with integration and environmental requirements.
Provide technical leadership during launch campaigns, LEOP, and in-orbit testing.
Support Satellite Operations Control Center (SOCC) activities including telemetry, command databases, and anomaly resolution.
Stakeholder Communication & Leadership
Engage with customers and satellite operators on complex technical matters.
Mentor junior engineers and promote systems thinking and disciplined engineering practice.
Lead and document design reviews ensuring compliance with ECSS, PUS-STD, and internal standards.
Tools & Soft Skills
Experience with flight engineering software, Agile methods, and modeling/simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB).
Strong written and verbal communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities in dynamic, ambiguous environments.
Location: Montreal, Canada
Tasks summary:
Architecture Concept & Requirements
• Establish functional, performance, environmental and security requirements with mission stakeholders & CONOPs.
• Translate requirements into clear payload performance parameters and maintain bidirectional traceability throughout the project lifecycle.
• Establish with cybersecurity team payload‑specific requirements & embed resilience and security by design.
Payload Architecture Definition
• Define the overall digital regenerative payload architecture (optical/RF ISLs, antenna arrays, digitizers/ onboard processing, Feeder links, master reference oscillator & clock synchronizations).
• Define Interface Control Documents (ICDs) with spacecraft bus, ground segment and payload specific subsystems.
• Define high‑speed data‑bus I/F (Serdes, SpaceWire, SpaceFibre, Ethernet, CAN, fiber).
Trade‑Study & Technology Road‑Mapping
• Lead trade‑offs for technologies, ASIC/FPGAs/SoCs, high‑speed data‑bus, and on‑board processing algorithms, PVT.
• Identify emerging technologies and incorporate them into our client’s long‑term roadmap.
System Modeling & Performance Simulation
• Build end‑to‑end models of the signal chain (optical/RF, analog/digital) using MATLAB/Simulink, SystemView or Python‑based toolkits.
• Run Monte‑Carlo and tolerance analyses to verify gain, SNR, dynamic range, spectral efficiency, G/T, EIRP and other key metrics.
• Optimize payload design and performance with operation with traffic models/CONOPs.
Simulation & Analysis
• Oversee performance simulations & analysis (Gain, Spurious, Linearity, SNR, dynamic range, spectral efficiency, pointing, G/T, EIRP…etc.) and tolerance budgeting.
• Optimize Payload DC power budget with traffic & utilization models.
Hardware & Firmware
• Own system‑level specifications to hardware designers, review schematics, layouts, thermal & mechanical interfaces.
• Oversee MODCODs selection and on‑board processing pipelines; define BIST, timing, latency and deterministic behavior.
Cross‑Functional Coordination, Stakeholder & Program Interaction
• Communicate technical status, risk assessments and trade‑study results to senior management and/or customers or partners.
• Act as the primary technical liaison with Electrical, Power, Structures, Thermal, Software, Ground Segment and Mission Operations teams to resolve integration issues early.
• Support payload design authority in System design reviews and Mission Operations hand‑over.
• Support B&P (Phase 0 & pre-phase A).
Integration & Verification (IVV)
• Author Payload Verification Master Plan covering unit‑test, subsystem‑test, payload‑level test, environmental and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) test campaigns.
• Define test‑automation framework set‑up, test‑case definition, results analysis and test‑report certification.
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 development.
Configuration, Documentation & Standards Management
• Ensure all artefacts, analysis, software, deliverables and documentation are version controlled in PLM environment.
• Chair design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, MRR/TRR…etc.).
• Support Technology Road‑Mapping & Innovation.
On Orbit & Operations Support
• Technical support to Mission Operations for routine payload health monitoring, contingency handling and performance trending.
• Lead root‑cause investigations for on‑orbit anomalies; update design baselines and lessons‑learned.
• Analyze on‑orbit telemetry, update filter parameters, and generate performance reports.
• Define SOOH and associated operator training.
Required Qualifications:
• B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace or Physics (M.Sc. preferred) with 12 + years of digital regenerative payload system design experience on LEO/MEO missions.
• Comprehensive knowledge of digital regenerative communications, SDR, DSP, DVB RCS/SX protocols, Modulation schemes, Class of Service, Networking, MPLS, 2G, 5G, NTN.
• Strong technical writing ability (requirements, ICDs, test procedures, risk reports) and presentation skills; comfortable interfacing with customers, suppliers and senior leadership.
• 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: Montreal, Canada; United States
ON-SITE IN MONTREAL IS
PREFERRED; REMOTE OR HYBRID IS POSSIBLE FOR THE RIGHT CANDIDATE.
Role:
As part of the System Engineering Department, the Flight Operations Engineer will participate, and coordinate the work needed for the definition, development and execution of the constellation operations, and the preparations, implementation, testing and verification of the operations procedures.
Tasks:
The Satellite Flight-Operations engineer will perform and participate in the following tasks and activities, depending on the background and experience of the candidate.
Trade-off studies regarding the design, develop and testing of the satellite/constellation operations procedures.
Development of Spacecraft In-Orbit Operations Procedures and oversight of their execution and associated trainings.
Development of Satellite Operation Manuals, test procedures and oversight of their execution and associated trainings.
Verification & Validation Matrices of the operations procedures for on-orbit commissioning, routine, and contingency operations of the mission.
Support In-Orbit Test (IOT), anomaly resolution + FDIR.
Support the Satellite Simulator Operation and script development.
Must haves
·
Bachelor’s degree in engineering in a relevant field
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At least 7 years of experience
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Previous experience with LEO/MEO SatOps.
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Experience with automated satellite operations and IOT
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Experience in concepts of space and ground segment design, specification and integration, knowledge of Flight Software role in operations, Satellite Database Operations concept and telemetry structure concepts.
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Knowledge in Python or other scripting languages
Complementary skills/knowledge
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AG1's Systems Tool Kit (STK)
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Requirements Management tools such as DOORS/Windchill/Jama
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Previous experience in Constellation Operations
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The design, development and testing of new automated operations flows and scripts.
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Experience creating or using models and/or simulation software.
Demonstrated capability to efficiently work with little to no supervision
Strong written and verbal communications skills in English, knowledge of French will be considered favorably
Location: Montreal, Canada; United States
ON-SITE IN MONTREAL IS PREFERRED; REMOTE OR HYBRID IS POSSIBLE FOR THE RIGHT CANDIDATE.
Open for candidates in Canada as well as the US
Role:
As part of the System Engineering Department, the Senior Mission and Operations Satellite System Engineer will participate, and coordinate the work needed for the analysis, planning and definition of the constellation operations ConOps, and the preparations, testing and execution of the operations procedures.
Tasks:
The Satellite Flight-Operations engineer will perform and participate in the following tasks and activities, depending on the background and experience of the candidate.
Trade-off studies to design, develop and simulate the overall Satellite LEOP plan.
Development of Spacecraft In-Orbit Operations Procedures and oversight of their execution and associated trainings.
Development of Satellite Operation Manuals, test procedures and oversight of their execution and associated trainings.
Verification & Validation Matrices of the operations procedures for on-orbit commissioning, routine, and contingency operations of the mission.
Support In-Orbit Test (IOT), anomaly resolution + FDIR.
Support the ICD development activities both HW and SW/DB
Support the Operations DevOps environment and tool-chain integration.
Support the ConOps Mission Design, Trade Space Analysis, Modeling and Automation
Support the Satellite Simulator Operation and script development.
Must haves
·
Bachelor’s degree in engineering in a relevant field
·
At least 10 years of relevant practical experience
·
Previous mission design and analyses experience with LEO/MEO satellite systems.
·
Experience with automated satellite operations, especially design.
Systems Engineering experience in concepts of space and ground segment design, specification and integration, knowledge of Flight Software role in operations, Satellite Database Operations concept and telemetry structure concepts.
Experience creating or using models and/or simulation software.
·
Knowledge of Python or other scripting languages
Knowledge of Matlab
Knowledge of AG1's Systems Tool Kit (STK)
Complementary skills/knowledge
Previous experience in Constellation Operations
Development and testing of new automated operations
Knowledge of MS Excel, for the purposes of engineering analyses
Knowledge of requirements Management tools such as DOORS/Windchill/Jama
Demonstrated capability to efficiently work with little to no supervision
Strong written and verbal communications skills in English, knowledge of French will be considered favorably
Location: Montreal, Canada; United States
ON-SITE IN MONTREAL IS PREFERRED; REMOTE OR HYBRID IS POSSIBLE FOR THE RIGHT CANDIDATE.
Open for candidates in Canada as well as the US
Role:
As part of the System Engineering Department, the Flight Operations System Engineer will participate, and coordinate the work needed for the analysis, planning and definition of the constellation operations ConOps, and the preparations, testing and execution of the operations procedures.
Tasks:
The Satellite Flight-Operations engineer will perform and participate in the following tasks and activities, depending on the background and experience of the candidate.
Trade-off studies to design, develop and simulate the overall Satellite LEOP plan.
Development of Spacecraft In-Orbit Operations Procedures and oversight of their execution and associated trainings.
Development of Satellite Operation Manuals, test procedures and oversight of their execution and associated trainings.
Verification & Validation Matrices of the operations procedures for on-orbit commissioning, routine, and contingency operations of the mission.
Support In-Orbit Test (IOT), anomaly resolution + FDIR.
Support the Satellite Simulator Operation and script development.
Must haves
·
Bachelor’s degree in engineering in a relevant field
·
At least 10 years of relevant practical experience
·
Previous experience with LEO/MEO satellite systems.
·
Experience with automated satellite operations, especially design and IOT.
Systems Engineering experience in concepts of space and ground segment design, specification and integration, knowledge of Flight Software role in operations, Satellite Database Operations concept and telemetry structure concepts.
Experience creating or using models and/or simulation software.
·
Knowledge of Python or other scripting languages
Knowledge of Matlab
Knowledge of AG1's Systems Tool Kit (STK)
Complementary skills/knowledge
Previous experience in Constellation Operations
Development and testing of new automated operations
Knowledge of MS Excel, for the purposes of engineering analyses
Knowledge of requirements Management tools such as DOORS/Windchill/Jama
Demonstrated capability to efficiently work with little to no supervision
Strong written and verbal communications skills in English, knowledge of French will be considered favorably
УдалённоseniorMontreal, Canada; United States; Open for candidates in Canada as well as the US
Location: Montreal, Canada; United States
ON-SITE IN MONTREAL IS PREFERRED; REMOTE OR HYBRID IS POSSIBLE FOR THE RIGHT CANDIDATE.
Open for candidates in Canada as well as the US
Role:
As part of the System Engineering Department, the Senior FDIR-FSW Engineer will work with operations, systems, subsystems, and payload engineers to document and review system designs for FDIR. In addition, the designs will be handed off to the FSW development team for the FDIR-FSW Engineer to participate in the implementation, testing, and review of test artifacts for FDIR.
Tasks:
The Senior FDIR-FSW Engineer will perform and participate in the following tasks and activities, depending on the background and experience of the candidate.
Define the fault detection actions of the platform at the system and subsystem levels.
Define and document how the platform will interfact with the payload for satellite level FDIR.
Work with the operations team to define the contingency scenarios involving FDIR.
Work with customers to use their input for FDIR strategy to refine MDA’s FDIR strategy ensuing that the strategies are compatible.
Work with the FSW team to determine the FDIR test plan on the FlatSat and DSS.
Work with the AI&T team to determine what FDIR needs to be tested at the spacecraft level.
Work with system, subsystems, payload, and units teams to review FMECAs and provide feedback on the detection, isolation, and recovery of failures modes.
Provide input to the Operations team for Operations Procedures, Operations Manuals, and Satellite test procedures to ensure that the Operations documents and FDIR strategy are aligned.
Review ICDs to provide inputs to the satellite DB team for parameters and monitors.
Review payload, platform, and subsystem design; including block diagrams, ICDs, ConOps, and requirement to ensure that the design is compliant with FDIR requirements.
Review Operations Procedures to ensure that they algin with the FDIR strategy.
Review FDIR test artifacts to determine if the tests are successful and if they are not, work with the team to troubleshoot how to resolve non compliances.
Verification & Validation Matrices for platform and payload FDIR requirements.
Support the payload team in their definition of payload FDIR and how it impacts the satellite level FDIR.
Support the operations team as needed for In-Orbit Test (IOT), anomaly resolution + FDIR.
Support the ICD development activities both HW and SW/DB
Must haves
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Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science or in a relevant field
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At least 10 years of relevant practical experience – Can be supplemented with higher degrees relevant to Engineering.
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Previous experience with LEO/MEO satellite systems.
Strong cross-functional team collaboration.
Experience with analysis of satellite systems and subsystems.
Familiarity and/or experience with FMECAs and/or Fault Tree Analysis.
An understanding of how failures can propagate through a system.
Ability to decompose system level failures down to the unit level and back up from the unit to the system level.
Knowledge of satellite FSW and how monitors work for FDIR.
Knowledge of how to test HW and SW for FDIR.
Complementary skills/knowledge
Previous experience in Constellation FDIR
Creation of Fault Trees and FMECAs
Experience with reliability analysis
Working knowledge of PUS services
Experience with mentoring junior engineers
Experience with FDIR on embedded systems
Experience with payload FDIR.
Knowledge of MS Excel, for the purposes of engineering analyses
Knowledge of requirements Management tools such as DOORS/Windchill/Jama
Demonstrated capability to efficiently work with little to no supervision
Strong written and verbal communications skills in English, knowledge of French will be considered favorably
Location: Warsaw
Workplace: OnSite
- Senior Electronics Engineer
- Department: Engineering
- Location: Warsaw, Poland
- Reports to: Engineering Lead, AOCS Hardware
- Employment type: Permanent
- Workplace model: Office
- Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO)
THE MISSION OF THE SENIOR ELECTRONICS ENGINEER
You ensure that our AOCS system delivers reliable and consistent performance through innovative power electronics design and precision control systems. Beyond this, you will also have the opportunity to design other high-speed, high-power, and high-reliability electronics supporting ICEYE's growing constellation of diverse spacecraft.
This role is within the Attitude and Orbit Control domain where we are responsible for developing and maintaining the power electronics and control systems that enable our AOCS capabilities.
Your job will be to work closely with production teams, operations teams, and software teams to ensure smooth and performant operation of our propulsion systems in development and deployed environments. Expect to be involved in the complete lifecycle of the system - from design phases of next-generation propulsion architectures to maintenance and optimization of existing systems we and our customers operate.
We move fast. At ICEYE, you are expected to understand the whole system - not just your slice of it - and to iterate quickly. Designs you work on today can be launching to orbit within months, not years. This is an environment where your decisions carry real weight and your work becomes tangible faster than almost anywhere else in the industry.
You will have a direct impact on mission success as the performance and reliability of our AOCS electronics directly affect the operational capabilities we deliver to our customers and the overall performance of our fleet.
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:
- Own the full design lifecycle of flight hardware - from first schematics and component selection through bring-up, functional and environmental testing, launch, and on-orbit operations - creating a tight learning and improvement loop at every stage
- Develop a deep understanding of the complete AOCS system, including the interplay between power electronics, control systems, and the spacecraft subsystems they drive
- Lead the design of power electronics and control electronics for AOCS hardware, including power conversion, distribution, and precision control circuits
- Design and optimize power electronics for efficiency, thermal management, and performance across all operational environments
- Develop precision analog and data acquisition circuits for power measurement, voltage/current monitoring, signal conditioning, and feedback control
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues across the full lifecycle - design, prototyping, manufacturing, field operation, and on-orbit anomalies
- Work closely with firmware engineers, FPGA engineers, software developers, and mechanical and thermal engineers to ensure seamless integration
- Mentor junior engineers to continuously raise the bar on design and testing practices
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
MUST HAVES:
- MSc in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field with 5+ years of professional experience in high-voltage electronics
- Proven expertise in high-voltage electronics (250V+) design, high-voltage topologies, switching architectures, power management, and low-noise power supply design
- Advanced analog circuit design: precision measurement, sensor interface and signal conditioning, low-noise amplifier design, and transimpedance circuits
- Advanced proficiency with circuit simulation and PCB design tools like, LTSpice and Altium.
- Understanding of high-speed signal design: signal integrity, timing analysis, and EMI/EMC principles for noise mitigation in high-voltage switching environments
- Experience designing embedded control hardware for power electronics: microcontroller interfaces (ADC, PWM, GPIO), protection circuits (overcurrent/overvoltage detection), fault handling, and safe-state transitions
- Experience designing serial communication hardware (RS485, UART) with proper isolation, impedance matching, and protection
- Ability to work closely with firmware engineers to define hardware interfaces, protection circuits, telemetry acquisition and develop joint verification test cases
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams
NICE TO HAVES:
- Hands-on experience with environmental testing (vibration, thermal, radiation, vacuum) and harsh operating conditions
- Fundamental understanding of control systems, feedback loops, and closed-loop circuit design
- Experience designing solenoid valve driver circuits for high-current on/off switching, including flyback protection and inductive load management
- Experience with wide-bandgap semiconductor technologies (GaN, SiC MOSFETs)
- Experience with design for manufacturability (DFM) and cost optimization
- Proficiency in programming languages (C, Python) for firmware integration or hardware characterization
APPLICATION PROCESS
- Talent Acquisition Interview
- Hiring Manager Interview
- Technical Interview (onsite or virtual), including a Technical Challenge
- Hiring Team 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.
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
The company provides full relocation support, including immigration assistance, and offers a relocation bonus upon arrival in Montreal. Selected candidates may work remotely during the initial months while their immigration process is being completed; however, the long-term expectation is for the individual to transition to onsite work in Montreal once relocation has been finalized.
Requirements & Systems Engineering
Capture stakeholder functional, performance, environmental, and security requirements.
Conduct workshops and trade studies to define mission needs.
Translate mission objectives into system-level requirements with full traceability.
Define and manage spacecraft, payload, and ground-segment interfaces (ICDs, data flows).
CONOPS & Mission Analysis
Develop and maintain the Concept of Operations (CONOPS) covering all mission phases.
Produce supporting artifacts (timelines, scenarios, flow diagrams).
Perform mission modeling and analysis (orbit, coverage, link budget, resources).
Evaluate architectural trade-offs (orbit, constellation, payload) across cost, risk, and performance.
Integration, Verification & Program Support
Develop verification plans, test matrices, and validation procedures.
Support system integration, IVV activities, and operational readiness.
Present technical results at key reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, ORR).
Maintain configuration control within PLM tools.
Support B&P activities and technology roadmapping.
Operations & On-Orbit Support
Support mission operations during critical phases.
Monitor telemetry, analyze performance, and update models/CONOPS as missions evolve.
Assist with contingency handling, SOOH development, and operator training.
Leadership & Collaboration
Lead trade studies and coordinate cross-functional teams.
Communicate risks and technical status to management and customers.
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to process improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
B.Sc. in Aerospace, Electrical Engineering, or Physics with 8+ years in LEO/MEO mission planning & operations.
Strong foundation in systems engineering, orbit mechanics, and space environment.
Hands-on integration and troubleshooting experience.
Experience with Confluence and JIRA.
Strong analytical, communication, and independent working skills.
English required; French is an asset.
[ FastWater Staffing ] CONOPs and Mission Analysis System Engineer | Montreal, Canada ( Full Relocation Package ); The company provides full relocation support, including immigration assistance, and offers a relocation bonus upon arrival in Montreal; Selected candidates may work remotely during the initial months while their immigration process is being completed; however, the long-term expectation is for the individual to transition to onsite work in Montreal once relocation has been finalized
Location: Espoo
Workplace: Hybrid
- Title: Engineering Operations Manager
- Department: Spacecraft Hardware
- Location: Espoo
- Reports to: Engineering Operations Management Lead
- Contract: Permanent
- Working style: Hybrid / Office
- Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO)
WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS
This role ensures complex space system projects are executed with clarity, accountability, and strong cross-functional coordination, reducing risk and enabling high-quality outcomes. By driving disciplined planning, effective decision-making, and consistent Design-to-Build adoption, it strengthens execution while fostering a motivated and collaborative team culture.
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.
REQUIREMENTS & EXPECTED OUTCOMES
EXPECTED OUTCOMES
ICEYE’s growing portfolio of high-impact programs requires dedicated leadership for select critical projects. While Directors oversee many initiatives and engineers lead most development work, the Engineering Operations Manager (EOM) will take charge of key efforts such as next-generation satellite designs and major technology upgrades, coordinating subsystem owners and assigned engineers.
The EOM is accountable for project execution and has authority over allocated resources. They propose project timelines aligned with organizational needs, request appropriate resourcing, and then own and manage the schedule across engineering teams.
For other space-system projects, the EOM proactively identifies bottlenecks, escalates challenges with recommended actions to Directors or VPs, and ensures alignment with organizational objectives.
The EOM facilitates efficient technical decision-making by assembling the right experts, resolving most issues directly, and involving Directors or senior leadership when decisions carry major implications.
They use available tools to motivate teams and enable project leads to work effectively. Delivering a project at the cost of team morale or collaboration is considered a failure for the role.
Finally, the EOM owns the implementation of the design-to-build process, ensuring consistent quality and execution across all subsystem owners and project leaders.
Success requires comprehensive planning and foresight across the project lifecycle.
PROJECT/SUBSYSTEM LEADERSHIP (CRITICAL PLANNING TASKS)
- Perform work breakdown (WBS).
- Build, monitor, and maintain the project timeline.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate risks proactively.
- Ensure documentation is in place and aligns with D2B standards.
ENABLING OTHER PROJECT COORDINATORS & SUBSYSTEM OWNERS
- Run the project management process, including resource allocation and reporting.
- Develop ways to share best project management practices.
- Aligning with the supply chain on prioritization of orders and providing visibility on critical items.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAITS
- Technical Acumen: Able to understand the technical requirements and complexity of the project and dissect what the main bottlenecks and challenges would be.
- Hands-on Experience: Possess hands-on experience and knows how long things take because you have done them or worked closely with stakeholders.
- Risk Management: Able to understand where to take risk and comfortably take that risk when needed for project success.
- Contingency Thinker: Know that the project needs a Plan A, B, C, D... and is always ready to change direction to succeed.
- Proactive Drive: High energy and drive; you respond to challenges by saying, "let me take a look," and immediately devise a plan with compromises to achieve success.
APPLICATION PROCESS
- Recruiter Interview
- Hiring Manager Interview
- Managerial Task
- Peer Interview
- Stakeholder 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.
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