Location: Fort Bragg, NC, United States
Job Title
Mission Command Exercise Leader
Why IDS?
IDS believes in resolving conflict, building innovative approaches to do so. Combining operational expertise with an intimate understanding of today’s greatest challenges, we bring our customers the solutions required for success in a complex and multidimensional world. IDS tailors solutions for a diverse range of government, military, nonprofit, and public-sector clients.
Locations
Fort Bragg, NC
Shifts Available
Please note, candidates must be flexible. Shift times are general hours; some projects may require earlier or later reporting based on customer requirements.
Job Description
IDS is seeking a Mission Command Exercise Leader to support the planning, development, and execution of mission command exercises. The selected candidate will provide senior-level operational expertise, support exercise development efforts, and assist in managing resources required for exercise execution in support of Special Operations Forces training objectives.
Key Duties
• Support exercise planning, development, and execution activities.
• Apply knowledge of exercise design considerations.
• Manage elements and resources associated with exercise development and execution.
• Coordinate personnel, time, infrastructure, hardware, networks, databases, software, and security requirements supporting exercises.
• Support mission command training and exercise objectives.
Requirements
• Secret clearance.
• Master’s degree.
• Graduate of the U.S. Army Special Forces Officer Qualifying Course (18A), or Warrant Officer 180A.
• Graduate of a U.S. military officer’s Senior Service College, or Graduate of Warrant Officer Senior Service Education Course.
• Assignment to Special Operations Forces (Special Forces, Military Information Support Operations, Civil Affairs, Ranger Regiment, Special Operations Aviation, Special Mission Units).
• Commander at the battalion level or Chief Warrant Officer at Group level or higher.
• Served as primary staff at the SOJTF level or higher.
Preferred Qualifications
• Knowledge of the basic considerations of exercise design.
• Experience managing the elements or resources of exercise development and execution, including people, time, infrastructure, hardware, networks, databases, software, and security.
Compensation
• Competitive Hourly Pay
• Benefits
Location: Fort Bragg, NC, United States
Job Title
Senior Operations Subject Matter Expert (SME) – Mission Command Exercises
Why IDS?
IDS believes in resolving conflict, building innovative approaches to do so. Combining operational expertise with an intimate understanding of today’s greatest challenges, we bring our customers the solutions required for success in a complex and multidimensional world. IDS tailors solutions for a diverse range of government, military, nonprofit, and public-sector clients.
Locations
Fort Bragg, NC
Shifts Available
Please note, candidates must be flexible. Shift times are general hours; some projects may require earlier or later reporting based on customer requirements.
Job Description
IDS is seeking a Senior Operations Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support Mission Command Exercises. The selected candidate will provide operational expertise, support exercise planning and execution activities, and contribute to mission command training requirements through extensive Special Operations Forces experience.
Key Duties
• Support Mission Command Exercise planning and execution activities.
• Provide subject matter expertise based on Special Operations Forces experience.
• Support exercise development and coordination requirements.
• Contribute to operational planning and mission command training objectives.
• Assist with research, preparation, coordination, and execution of training events and exercises.
Requirements
• Secret clearance.
• Associate degree. Fifteen years of related military experience may substitute for academic degree.
• Graduate of the U.S. Army Special Forces Qualifying Course (Officer 18A, Warrant Officer 180A, or Noncommissioned Officer 18 Series Military Occupational Specialty).
• Graduate of a U.S. military officer’s Intermediate Course or Senior Service College, Special Forces Warrant Officer Advanced Course, First Sergeant Course, or Sergeants Major Course.
• Assignment to Special Operations Forces (Special Forces, Psychological Operations, Civil Affairs, Ranger Regiment, Special Operations Aviation, Special Mission Units), or assignment to Military Intelligence, Logistics Corps, or Field Artillery.
Preferred Qualifications
• Two years of experience researching, planning, preparing, coordinating, and executing MRXs.
Compensation
• Competitive Hourly Pay
• Benefits
Location: Fort Bragg, NC, United States
Job Title
Service Support Subject Matter Expert (Mission Command Exercises)
Why IDS?
IDS believes in resolving conflict, building innovative approaches to do so. Combining operational expertise with an intimate understanding of today’s greatest challenges, we bring our customers the solutions required for success in a complex and multidimensional world. IDS tailors solutions for a diverse range of government, military, nonprofit, and public-sector clients.
Locations
Fort Bragg, NC
Shifts Available
Please note, candidates must be flexible. Shift times are general hours; some projects may require earlier or later reporting based on customer requirements.
Job Description
IDS is seeking a Service Support Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support Mission Command Exercises. The selected candidate will provide operational expertise, support exercise planning and execution activities, and assist with the integration of exercise scenarios into the SOMTC training environment.
Key Duties
• Support Mission Command Exercise planning, coordination, and execution activities.
• Formulate and integrate exercise scenarios into the SOMTC training environment or exercise.
• Provide subject matter expertise based on military operational experience.
• Support exercise preparation and coordination requirements.
• Contribute to mission command training objectives.
Requirements
• Secret clearance.
• Associate degree. Five years of related military experience may substitute for academic degree. Or two years of experience researching, planning, preparing, coordinating, and executing Mission Command Exercises may substitute for academic degree.
• Graduate of a U.S. Military Officers Education System course above entry level training (e.g., Captain Career Course, Intermediate Level Education, Basic Warrant Officer Course, Warrant Officer Advance Course, or equivalent).
• Or graduate of one of the following U.S. military Noncommissioned Officer Education System courses: Advanced Noncommissioned Officer Course, First Sergeant Course, or Sergeants Major Course.
• Ability to formulate and integrate exercise scenarios into the SOMTC training environment or exercise.
• Assignment to Special Operations Forces (Special Forces, Military Information Support Operations, Civil Affairs, Ranger Regiment, Special Operations Aviation, Special Mission Units), or assignment to Military Intelligence, Logistics Corps, or Field Artillery.
Preferred Qualifications
• One year of experience researching, planning, preparing, coordinating, and executing Mission Command Exercises.
Compensation
• Competitive Hourly Pay
• Benefits
Location: Moscow, Russia, Russian Federation
Bodyguard with Top-Secret Clearance
U.S. Embassy – Moscow, Russia | OCONUS |
Two (2) year deployment commitment
Join IDS International’s National Security Services team supporting secure & mission-critical environments.
IDS International is seeking experienced protective security professionals to support close protection operations within a U.S. Embassy environment in Moscow, Russia. This role supports protective movement operations, advance work, and static security functions in support of senior diplomatic personnel.
Personnel assigned to this role operate in a highly structured, high-security overseas environment requiring elevated situational awareness and strict adherence to operational procedures.
Key Responsibilities
Provide close protection services for senior diplomatic personnel
Conduct advance preparation for protective movements
Operate armored and unarmored vehicles
Support protective movement coordination activities
Staff static guard posts as directed
Prepare written reports, logs, and security documentation
Maintain required operational and administrative files
Required Qualifications
Clearance
: Active Top-Secret clearance required
Citizenship
: U.S. Citizen
U.S. License
: Valid U.S. driver’s license with a clean driving record within the past three (3) years
Education
: High school diploma or GED equivalent
Required Experience
:
Minimum three (3) years of relevant experience
Minimum one (1) year of close protection experience
Experience operating armored and unarmored vehicles
Strong written communication and reporting skills
Ability to operate effectively in a structured, high-security environment
Physical Requirements
:
Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and move throughout secure facilities for extended periods
Ability to work extended shifts in a secure operational environment
Ability to lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight as required
Preferred Qualifications
Radio communication proficiency
Experience operating in overseas or diplomatic security environments
Strong situational awareness and accountability standards
Work Schedule & Conditions
Standard Schedule
: 12-hour shifts; 60+ hours per week based on operational requirements
Overtime
: Opportunities for overtime may be available based on staffing and operational needs
Flexibility Requirement
: Schedule and shift assignments are based on U.S. Embassy and RSO operational requirements
Compensation & Benefits
Moscow Rate
: $ 60.08 per hour
*Ask about Training & OT rates
Housing provided
Three (3) paid 14-day R&R periods during initial deployment commitment
Quarterly
bonuses
Apply
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Location: Moscow, Russia, Russian Federation
Bodyguard Russian Translator with Top-Secret Clearance
U.S. Embassy – Moscow, Russia | OCONUS |
Two (2) year deployment commitment
Join IDS International’s National Security Services team supporting secure & mission-critical environments.
IDS International is seeking experienced Russian-speaking protective security professionals to support close protection operations within a U.S. Embassy environment in Moscow, Russia. This role combines protective security responsibilities with operational language support in a highly controlled overseas environment.
Personnel assigned to this role must be comfortable operating in a high-security environment with elevated counterintelligence awareness requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Provide close protection services for senior diplomatic personnel
Support protective movement operations and coordination activities
Conduct advance preparation for movements and operational activities
Operate armored and unarmored vehicles
Prepare written reports, logs, and operational documentation
Staff static security posts as directed
Provide Russian language support during operations as required
Required Qualifications
Clearance
: Active Top-Secret clearance required
Citizenship
: U.S. Citizen
U.S. License
: Valid U.S. driver’s license with a clean driving record within the past three (3) years
Education
: High school diploma or GED equivalent
Required Experience
:
Minimum three (3) years of relevant experience
Minimum one (1) year of close protection experience
Experience operating armored and unarmored vehicles
S3/R3 Russian language proficiency
Strong written communication and reporting skills
Important Language Requirement
:
Candidates
must
provide documentation demonstrating the required Russian language proficiency as part of the qualification process. Acceptable documentation may include recent language proficiency test results and/or third-party vendor verification confirming the candidate’s proficiency level. Candidates are responsible for obtaining and providing their language proficiency documentation;
IDS does not administer the language proficiency test.
Physical Requirements
:
Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and move throughout secure facilities for extended periods
Ability to work extended shifts in a secure operational environment
Ability to lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight as required
Preferred Qualifications
Radio communication proficiency
Experience operating in overseas or diplomatic security environments
Strong situational awareness and accountability standards
Work Schedule & Conditions
Standard Schedule
: 12-hour shifts; 60+ hours per week based on operational requirements
Overtime
: Opportunities for overtime may be available based on staffing and operational needs
Flexibility Requirement
: Schedule and shift assignments are based on U.S. Embassy and RSO operational requirements
Compensation & Benefits
Moscow Rate
: $ 61.71 per hour
*Ask about Training & OT rates
Housing provided
Three (3) paid 14-day R&R periods during initial deployment commitment
Quarterly
bonuses
Apply
Apply to learn more about this opportunity. A National Security Services Recruiter will contact you to discuss the position and next steps. Qualified Bodyguard Translator candidates should be prepared to provide documentation of their Russian language proficiency during the recruiting process. Please monitor your email.
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Location: New Delhi
ROLE HIGHLIGHTS
- Mission Sales Director, India
- Location: New Delhi
- Department: Missions Sales
- Reports to: VP of Mission Sales (dotted line to the CEO of ICEYE India)
- Employment type: Permanent
- Workplace model: Hybrid, with travel
- Employment is subject to applicable security screening
WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS
As Mission Sales Director, India, you'll lead sovereign satellite and ISR mission sales to Indian government and defence customers, at a time when ICEYE is establishing its local presence and India is rapidly expanding its space-based ISR capabilities.
You will own the full sales cycle for Missions satellite programmes, from identifying and shaping opportunities to closing multi-year deals. Working closely with the CEO of ICEYE India, you will build strategic relationships with government and defence decision-makers, align our offering with India's priorities for indigenous capability and local partnerships, and deliver sustainable revenue growth together with ICEYE's Missions, Data and Solutions teams.
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 1,000 employees across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific.
DAY-TO-DAY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Own and drive revenue growth for ICEYE's Missions business in India
- Identify, shape, qualify and close sovereign satellite and ISR mission opportunities with Indian government and defence customers
- Build and sustain trusted relationships across the Ministry of Defence, the armed forces, defence and intelligence agencies, and the national space ecosystem
- Shape opportunities in line with Indian defence procurement processes and indigenisation priorities, including local industrial partnerships where relevant
- Develop and manage a qualified pipeline, including capture plans, win strategies and accurate forecasting
- Lead complex strategic sales processes, including opportunity reviews, bid or no-bid decisions, proposal coordination and commercial positioning
- Collaborate across Missions, Data and Solutions to align customer needs, technical capabilities and delivery plans
- Represent ICEYE in India through customer meetings, industry events and strategic stakeholder engagement
- Use AI tools to work smarter, from account research and capture planning to proposals and forecasting
- Maintain strong CRM discipline and provide clear market intelligence to support business planning
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Must haves
- 5+ years of strategic sales or business development in aerospace, defence, space, ISR, earth observation or related government technology
- 5+ years of experience selling complex solutions, including to international or export customers
- Experience selling to Indian government customers, defence organisations or public-sector decision-makers
- An existing network across relevant Indian government, defence and space organisations
- Strong understanding of earth observation, ISR or satellite-based capabilities, ideally including SAR
- Familiarity with Indian defence procurement processes and indigenisation and local partnership requirements
- Proven ability to run complex sales cycles, including qualification, opportunity development, capture planning, stakeholder mapping and closing
- Professional working proficiency in English
- Willingness to travel across India and to Finland
Nice to haves
- Proficiency in Hindi or other regional languages
- Previous military, defence, intelligence or security-sector experience
- Experience with Indian defence tenders and partnerships with Indian primes or integrators
- Experience producing capture plans and delivering against win strategies
- Hands-on use of AI tools in sales work (research, proposals, automation)
- Experience with Salesforce or another CRM
- Sales training in Miller Heiman, Korn Ferry, Shipley or a similar methodology
APPLICATION PROCESS
1. Online Assessment
2. Recruiter interview
3. Peer interview (CEO of ICEYE India)
4. VP of Mission Sales interview
5. References
6. C-suite 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'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 https://iceye.com.
* Deliver high-quality technical proposals for mission opportunities, including complete, accurate responses to RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs. * Run and integrate mission analyses and simulations (coverage studies, payload performance scenarios, feasibility checks) to validate solutions.
Location: Montreal, Canada
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Location:
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
📄
Employment Type:
Full-Time
🏢
Work Arrangement:
Remote
🚀
Start Date:
TBD
💰
Compensation:
TBD -- based on skills and experience
Important Screening Requirements
Must be legally eligible to work in
Canada
.
Must be capable of obtaining the required
security clearance
.
Must be willing to work at least
50% on-site in Montreal
.
Candidates willing to
permanently relocate to Montreal
are strongly preferred.
Strong written and verbal communication skills in
English
are required.
French language proficiency is considered an asset.
About the Role
We are seeking a
Senior Orbit Dynamics & Mission Analysis Engineer
to lead advanced astrodynamics, orbit dynamics, trajectory optimization, and space mission design and analysis activities.
This senior-level role will focus on solving complex orbital mechanics and mission analysis problems through advanced modeling, simulation, optimization, and technical analysis. The ideal candidate will work independently on challenging astrodynamics problems while leading technical analyses and trade studies supporting sophisticated space missions.
Key Responsibilities
Orbit Dynamics & Mission Analysis
Perform advanced orbit dynamics and astrodynamics analysis for space missions.
Conduct spacecraft trajectory design and optimization.
Apply advanced orbital mechanics and perturbation theory to mission analysis.
Perform orbit determination and estimation analysis.
Evaluate and optimize mission trajectories using analytical and computational methods.
Conduct mission design and architecture analyses across a range of mission scenarios.
STK Modeling & Simulation
Utilize
Systems Tool Kit (STK)
extensively for mission analysis and simulation.
Apply advanced STK modules, including:
Astrogator
Optimizer
Coverage
Communications
Develop STK automation and scripting solutions using APIs and
STK Connect
.
Build and maintain mission analysis models and simulations to support technical decision-making.
Engineering Tools & Software
Develop advanced engineering analysis tools, models, and simulations using
Python and MATLAB
.
Apply computational methods to solve complex astrodynamics and mission analysis problems.
Support software development practices, including version control, testing, documentation, and CI/CD.
Technical Leadership & Trade Studies
Lead complex technical analyses and engineering investigations.
Conduct multidisciplinary trade studies evaluating mission architectures and technical alternatives.
Independently identify, analyze, and solve challenging astrodynamics problems.
Present technical findings, recommendations, and analysis results to engineering stakeholders.
Contribute technical expertise to mission design decisions and program development.
Required Qualifications
Master's degree in
Aerospace Engineering, Astronautical Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics
, or a closely related field.
A Bachelor's degree with significant additional relevant experience, typically
9+ years
, will also be considered.
Minimum
7 years of professional post-graduation experience
directly related to:
Orbit dynamics
Astrodynamics
Trajectory optimization
Space mission design and analysis
Expert-level proficiency with STK
, including Astrogator, Optimizer, Coverage, and Communications.
Demonstrated experience with
STK automation and scripting
, including API and STK Connect.
Advanced programming proficiency in
Python and MATLAB
, with experience developing engineering analysis tools, models, or simulations.
In-depth theoretical and practical knowledge of:
Advanced orbital mechanics
Perturbation theory
Orbit determination and estimation
Trajectory optimization
Gradient-based optimization methods
Evolutionary optimization methods
Proven ability to independently lead technical analyses and complex trade studies.
Excellent analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D. in
Aerospace Engineering
or a closely related field with a focus on astrodynamics or orbital mechanics.
Experience with additional mission analysis and simulation environments such as:
GMAT
FreeFlyer
Orekit
SPICE
Experience with
C/C++
programming.
Experience with spacecraft
Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC)
analysis or design.
Experience with multi-body dynamics.
Experience supporting large satellite constellations.
Experience with satellite operations, particularly
flight dynamics activities
.
Experience with software development best practices, including
Git, software testing, technical documentation, and CI/CD
.
Publications or conference presentations in astrodynamics, orbital mechanics, or related fields.
What We're Looking For
We’re looking for a senior
astrodynamics and mission analysis expert
who can independently tackle complex orbital mechanics problems and provide technical leadership on advanced space missions.
The ideal candidate combines deep theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience using
STK, Python, and MATLAB
, along with a proven ability to turn sophisticated mission analysis problems into practical engineering solutions. Experience with
advanced trajectory optimization, orbit determination, GNC, constellation dynamics, or flight dynamics operations
will be highly valuable.
Location: Espoo; Remote
Workplace: Hybrid
Role Highlights:
- Role: Sales Engineer
- Department: Product Management - Missions Line of Business
- Location: Espoo, Finland (preferred). Remote within the Europe possible.
- Reports to: Director of Sales Engineering, Missions
- Employment type: Permanent
- Working type: Hybrid (2-day remote policy)
- Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO)
The Mission of the Senior Sales Engineer
Enable ICEYE to win mission opportunities by defining, validating, and clearly communicating tailored technical solutions to prospective customers.
You will provide technical leadership in proposals and customer interactions, working at the intersection of Sales, Product, and Engineering. You will shape EO mission concepts, craft high-quality responses to institutional and government tenders, and support customer engagements from early discussions through final proposals and contracts, acting as a trusted technical advisor throughout the tender lifecycle.
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, and finance.
ICEYE operates internationally with offices in Finland, Poland, Spain, Japan, the UAE, Greece, and the US. More than 900 employees share the ambition of improving life on Earth by becoming the global source of truth in Earth Observation.
Expected Outcomes
- Delivered full technical solution for large proposals or institutional tenders (e.g. ESA, EDF EU), on-time and aligned ICEYE offering and buyer expectations.
- Deliver high-quality technical proposals for mission opportunities, including complete, accurate responses to RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs.
- Run and integrate mission analyses and simulations (coverage studies, payload performance scenarios, feasibility checks) to validate solutions.
- Provide timely technical support to Missions Sales throughout the sales cycle, ensuring clear, consistent, and compelling solution narratives.
- Strengthen customer engagement through well-structured technical presentations, clear communication, and professional handling of clarifications.
- Be recognized as a reliable contributor within the Missions Sales Engineering team, enabling ICEYE to win critical global mission opportunities.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Aerospace, Physics, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in sales engineering, bid management, or pre-sales, ideally in a Newspace-sector setting
- Proven ability to translate complex systems into customer-friendly value propositions, and navigate complexe procurement environments.
Technical & Industry Knowledge
- Strong understanding of space systems, EO missions, and space mission design
- Ability to interpret and respond to complex technical requirements and/or statements of work in structured tender formats, and to craft compelling narratives that align ICEYE technology with structured technical requirements.
- Familiarity with the ESA and EU tendering environment, terminology, and evaluation processes is a plus.
- Knowledge of SAR and/or multi-sensor ISR (optical, SIGINT) is a plus
Skills & Attributes
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Strong customer focus and problem-solving mindset, with high attention to detail
- Proactive, accountable, and comfortable working with ambiguity across teams in a fast-paced, global environment
- Strong team player and collaborator
- Willingness and ability to travel regularly (20-30%, plus regular time in Espoo if based remotely).
- Eligible for national security screening
Key Competencies:
In addition to the requirements above, we evaluate candidates on these key qualities throughout the hiring process:
- Intellectual Firepower: Rapidly comprehends, structures and synthesizes complex information, draws accurate conclusions, and communicates them with clarity.
- Passion & Work Ethic: Brings sustained motivation, resilience, and high personal standards to every challenge.
- Ownership & Action: Assumes full accountability for outcomes, acting decisively, and ensuring commitments are delivered.
- Team Player: Works collaboratively across teams, contributing to shared success, and engaging in constructive debate.
- Integrity & Growth Mindset: Operates with transparency and humility, learns from setbacks, and actively seeks opportunities to grow.
Application Process:
1. Recruiter interview
2. Hiring Manager interview
3. Take home task + presentation
4. Peer interview
5. VP interview
What We Offer at ICEYE
At ICEYE, you will join a diverse and highly engaged team united by the ambition to make the impossible possible. We know that we will succeed only through exceptional people in our team — which is why your growth, wellbeing, and success are a priority.
As a global scale-up, we combine speed and ambition with the opportunity to take real ownership from day one. You will benefit from continuous professional development, training opportunities, and a ICEYE is a place where your contributions have a visible impact, and where we celebrate success together.
Benefits:
- 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
- Time for self-development, research, training, conferences, or certification schemes
- Benefits vary by location. Your recruiter will provide a detailed overview for your specific country during the hiring process.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
At ICEYE, we believe that diversity isn't just a buzzword – it's our greatest asset.
We're committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every voice is not only heard but celebrated. We know that diverse perspectives breed innovation and creativity, which is why we actively seek out individuals from all walks of life, backgrounds, and experiences.
Whatever your background, we want you to bring your authentic self to the table. Join us and be part of a team where differences are not only embraced but cherished, because together, we're stronger.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those who may need workplace adjustments. If you require any specific accommodations or assistance during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know.
Apply now to start your ICEYE journey, and help us continue to make the impossible possible together.
Location: Espoo; Remote
Workplace: Hybrid
Role highlights:
- Role: Senior Sales Engineer
- Department: Product Management - Missions Line of Business
- Location: Espoo, Finland (preferred). Remote within the Europe possible.
- Reports to: Director of Sales Engineering, Missions
- Employment type: Permanent
- Working type: Hybrid (2-day remote policy)
- Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO)
The Mission of the Senior Sales Engineer
Enable ICEYE to win mission opportunities by defining, validating, and clearly communicating tailored technical solutions to prospective customers.
You will provide technical leadership in proposals and customer interactions, working at the intersection of Sales, Product, and Engineering. You will shape EO mission concepts, craft high-quality responses to institutional and government tenders, and support customer engagements from early discussions through final proposals and contracts, acting as a trusted technical advisor throughout the tender lifecycle.
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, and finance.
ICEYE operates internationally with offices in Finland, Poland, Spain, Japan, the UAE, Greece, and the US. More than 900 employees share the ambition of improving life on Earth by becoming the global source of truth in Earth Observation.
Expected Outcomes
- Lead full technical solution for large proposals or institutional tenders (e.g. ESA, EDF EU), on-time and aligned ICEYE offering and buyer expectations.
- Deliver high-quality technical proposals for mission opportunities, including complete, accurate responses to RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs.
- Run and integrate mission analyses and simulations (coverage studies, payload performance scenarios, feasibility checks) to validate solutions.
- Provide timely technical support to Missions Sales throughout the sales cycle, ensuring clear, consistent, and compelling solution narratives.
- Strengthen customer engagement through well-structured technical presentations, clear communication, and professional handling of clarifications.
- Be recognised by Sales and BD as a go-to technical voice for institutional and complexe defence customers.
- Raise proposal quality across the team through technical review and mentoring, and upskill sales teams through technical training.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Engineering, Aerospace, Physics, or a related field
- 8+ years of experience in sales engineering, bid management, or pre-sales, ideally in a Newspace-sector setting
- Proven ability to translate complex systems into customer-friendly value propositions, and navigate complexe procurement environments.
- Track record of leading technical volumes end-to-end on multi-partner bids.
Technical & Industry Knowledge
- Strong understanding of space systems, EO missions, and space mission design
- Ability to interpret and respond to complex technical requirements and/or statements of work in structured tender formats, and to craft compelling narratives that align ICEYE technology with structured technical requirements.
- Familiarity with the ESA and EU tendering environment, terminology, and evaluation processes is a plus.
- Knowledge of SAR and/or multi-sensor ISR (optical, SIGINT) is a plus
Skills & Attributes
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Strong customer focus and problem-solving mindset, with high attention to detail
- Proactive, accountable, and comfortable working with ambiguity across teams in a fast-paced, global environment
- Strong team player and collaborator
- Willingness and ability to travel regularly (20-30%, plus regular time in Espoo if based remotely).
- Eligible for national security screening
KEY COMPETENCIES:
In addition to the requirements above, we evaluate candidates on these key qualities throughout the hiring process:
- Intellectual Firepower: Rapidly comprehends, structures and synthesizes complex information, draws accurate conclusions, and communicates them with clarity.
- Passion & Work Ethic: Brings sustained motivation, resilience, and high personal standards to every challenge.
- Ownership & Action: Assumes full accountability for outcomes, acting decisively, and ensuring commitments are delivered.
- Team Player: Works collaboratively across teams, contributing to shared success, and engaging in constructive debate.
- Integrity & Growth Mindset: Operates with transparency and humility, learns from setbacks, and actively seeks opportunities to grow.
Application Process:
1. Recruiter interview
2. Hiring Manager interview
3. Take home task + presentation
4. Peer interview
5. VP interview
What We Offer at ICEYE
At ICEYE, you will join a diverse and highly engaged team united by the ambition to make the impossible possible. We know that we will succeed only through exceptional people in our team — which is why your growth, wellbeing, and success are a priority.
As a global scale-up, we combine speed and ambition with the opportunity to take real ownership from day one. You will benefit from continuous professional development, training opportunities, and a ICEYE is a place where your contributions have a visible impact, and where we celebrate success together.
Benefits:
- 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
- Time for self-development, research, training, conferences, or certification schemes
- Benefits vary by location. Your recruiter will provide a detailed overview for your specific country during the hiring process.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
At ICEYE, we believe that diversity isn't just a buzzword – it's our greatest asset.
We're committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every voice is not only heard but celebrated. We know that diverse perspectives breed innovation and creativity, which is why we actively seek out individuals from all walks of life, backgrounds, and experiences.
Whatever your background, we want you to bring your authentic self to the table. Join us and be part of a team where differences are not only embraced but cherished, because together, we're stronger.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those who may need workplace adjustments. If you require any specific accommodations or assistance during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know.
Apply now to start your ICEYE journey, and help us continue to make the impossible possible together.
Location: United Arab Emirates
Workplace: Hybrid
ROLE HIGHLIGHTS:
- Missions Sales Director
- Location: Abu Dhabi
- Department: Missions Sales
- Reports to: VP of Mission Sales
- Employment type: Permanent
- Workplace model: Hybrid, with travel
- Employment is subject to applicable security screening.
WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS:
As a Missions Sales Director, you’ll lead sovereign satellite and ISR mission sales to government customers in the MENA region, driving growth, trust, and long-term partnerships that advance ICEYE’s position as the defence-focused space ISR leader.
You will own the full sales cycle for Missions satellite programmes, from identifying and shaping opportunities to closing multi-year deals. By building strategic relationships with governments and key decision-makers, you will expand ICEYE’s presence in the region, deliver sustainable revenue growth, and ensure customer success through close collaboration across ICEYE’s Missions and Data lines of business.
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.
DAY-TO-DAY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Own and drive regional revenue growth for ICEYE’s Missions business in the MENA region.
- Identify, shape, qualify, and close sovereign satellite and ISR mission opportunities with government customers.
- Build and sustain trusted relationships with government stakeholders, defence organisations, and key decision-makers in the market.
- Develop and manage a qualified sales pipeline, including capture plans, win strategies, and accurate forecasting.
- Lead complex strategic sales processes, including opportunity reviews, bid or no-bid decisions, proposal coordination, and commercial positioning.
- Collaborate across ICEYE’s Missions and Data lines of business to align customer needs, technical capabilities, and delivery plans.
- Represent ICEYE in-market through customer meetings, industry events, and strategic stakeholder engagement.
- Maintain strong CRM discipline and provide clear market intelligence to support business planning and decision-making.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
MUST HAVES:
- 5+ years of strategic sales or business development experience in the aerospace, defence, space, ISR, earth observation, or related government technology sector.
- 5+ years of international sales or export experience with complex solutions.
- Experience selling to government customers, defence organisations, or public sector decision-makers.
- Existing network across relevant government and government-related organisations in the MENA region.
- Strong understanding of earth observation, ISR, or satellite-based capabilities, ideally including SAR.
- Proven ability to run complex sales cycles, including lead qualification, opportunity development, capture planning, stakeholder mapping, and deal closure.
- Professional working proficiency in Arabic.
- Willingness to travel as required, primarily across the region and to Finland.
NICE TO HAVES:
- Ability to communicate effectively in the local language
- Previous military, defence, intelligence, or security-sector experience.
- Experience producing capture plans and delivering against win strategies.
- Track record of closing value-based sales with a strong focus on customer success.
- Experience leading multi-department sales pursuits, gate reviews, bid processes, and competitive analysis.
- Experience using Salesforce or another CRM.
- Sales training in Miller Heiman, Korn Ferry, Shipley, or a similar methodology.
APPLICATION PROCESS
- Assessment
- Recruiter interview
- Peer interview
- VP interview
- References
- CEO 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’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
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Location:
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
📄
Employment Type:
Contract
🏢
Work Arrangement:
Remote Opportunity for US and Canadian Citizens
🚀
Start Date:
Immediate
💰
Compensation:
TBD -- based on skills and experience
Important Screening Requirements
Must be legally authorized to work in
Canada
.
Must be eligible to obtain the required security clearance.
English proficiency is required. French is considered an asset.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced
CONOPS & Mission Analysis Systems Engineer
to lead mission planning, systems engineering, and operational analysis for advanced LEO and MEO satellite programs. In this role, you will develop mission concepts, perform trade studies and mission analyses, define system requirements, and support system integration from concept through on-orbit operations. The ideal candidate has a strong background in satellite mission planning, systems engineering, and cross-functional technical leadership within the aerospace industry.
Key Responsibilities
Capture stakeholder functional, performance, environmental, and security requirements.
Lead workshops and trade studies to define mission objectives and system requirements.
Translate mission objectives into traceable system-level requirements.
Define and manage spacecraft, payload, and ground segment interfaces, including ICDs and data flows.
Develop and maintain the
Concept of Operations (CONOPS)
across all mission phases.
Create mission timelines, operational scenarios, flow diagrams, and supporting documentation.
Perform mission analysis, including orbit design, coverage analysis, link budgets, and resource assessments.
Evaluate architectural trade-offs involving orbit selection, constellation design, payload configuration, cost, risk, and performance.
Develop verification plans, validation procedures, and test matrices.
Support system integration, verification, validation (IV&V), and operational readiness activities.
Present technical results during major program reviews, including
SRR, PDR, CDR, and ORR
.
Support mission operations, telemetry analysis, contingency planning, SOOH development, and operator training.
Maintain configuration control using PLM tools.
Support proposal development, technology roadmapping, and business capture activities.
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in
Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics
, or a related discipline.
8+ years
of experience in
LEO/MEO mission planning, mission analysis, or satellite operations
.
Strong background in:
Systems Engineering
Orbit Mechanics
Space Environment Analysis
Mission Planning and CONOPS Development
Spacecraft, Payload, and Ground Segment Integration
Hands-on experience with system integration, testing, troubleshooting, and operational support.
Experience using
Confluence
and
JIRA
.
Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and lead cross-functional teams.
English language proficiency is required.
Preferred Qualifications
French language proficiency.
Experience supporting end-to-end satellite mission lifecycle activities.
Experience leading technical trade studies and systems engineering reviews.
Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools and configuration management.
Experience supporting commercial or government satellite programs.
Location: Montreal, Canada
ROLE OVERVIEW
Our client is seeking a
CONOPS and Mission Analysis System Engineer
to own the definition, development and documentation of CONOPS, mission scenarios, operational concepts and quantitative mission analyses for current and next‑generation earth observation and communications satellite missions. The engineer will work closely with customers, prime contractors and internal multidisciplinary teams to translate stakeholder needs into clear, traceable operational concepts that guide system architecture, requirements allocation, risk assessment and program planning
.
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.
Location: Richmond, Canada
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Location:
Richmond, BC, Canada
📄
Employment Type:
Full-Time
🏢
Work Arrangement:
Hybrid
🚀
Start Date:
TBD
💰
Compensation:
TBD — depending on skills and experience
Important Screening Requirements
Graduate degree in
Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field
, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
15+ years of experience
working with radar, Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), or similar active imaging systems.
Experience spanning
hardware, processors, and/or data products
within radar or SAR systems.
10+ years of experience
in space systems engineering or a similarly complex systems engineering environment.
Experience with
SAR remote sensing
, including system design, operations, applications/exploitation, and/or calibration.
Experience working across engineering lifecycles for
large, complex programs
.
Must be able to obtain and maintain
Reliability Status security clearance
and meet
Controlled Goods Program (CGP)
requirements.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to technical teams, executives, customers, and other stakeholders.
Ability to work effectively within a large organization and navigate cross-functional dependencies.
About
the Role
We are seeking a
Staff Systems Engineer – Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) Missions
to provide end-to-end technical oversight of SAR-related engineering activities throughout the lifecycle of complex space missions.
This role will contribute to the development of advanced SAR missions that generate high-value imagery and actionable intelligence for customers.
You will work across
mission concept development, spacecraft and payload trade studies, SAR system design, mission-level integration and verification, commissioning, calibration, and early operations
.
This is a highly senior technical role requiring the ability to connect mission-level requirements with
spacecraft systems, SAR payloads, processing systems, and end-user applications
.
What We're Looking For
We’re looking for a
Staff-level SAR systems engineer
with extensive experience bridging
SAR technology and space mission systems engineering
.
The ideal candidate has the technical depth to work across the SAR lifecycle—from
mission concept and CONOPS through payload and spacecraft trade studies, image-quality analysis, integration, verification, commissioning, calibration, and early operations
.
This role requires someone who can operate comfortably at both the
deep technical and mission/program levels
, communicate with a broad range of stakeholders, mentor engineers, and provide technical guidance on complex SAR mission challenges.
Key Responsibilities
Mission Concept & Systems Engineering
Provide end-to-end oversight of SAR-related engineering activities across the full lifecycle of a space SAR mission.
Lead development of the
Mission Concept of Operations (CONOPS)
.
Define high-level mission specifications based on user and customer requirements.
Develop and assess spacecraft-level budgets supporting SAR payload requirements.
Translate mission objectives into technical requirements and system-level solutions.
SAR Mission Design & Technical Solutioning
Lead technical solutioning for enhancements to existing and future SAR missions.
Support and lead
SAR beam-mode design
.
Develop and assess SAR mission concepts.
Support SAR image-quality modeling and performance analysis.
Evaluate technical solutions across
mission, spacecraft, payload, processor, and application domains
.
Mission-Level Trade Studies
Lead design trade studies across:
Spacecraft systems
Coverage and access
SAR payload
SAR processor
End-user applications
Evaluate technical, operational, and mission-level dependencies.
Balance competing system requirements and performance objectives.
Provide technical recommendations and guidance to program leadership.
Risk Management, Integration & Verification
Lead mission-level technical risk management.
Oversee mission-level integration activities.
Lead or support verification and validation activities.
Identify technical dependencies, interfaces, and potential mission-level risks.
Ensure SAR mission requirements and technical objectives are addressed throughout the engineering lifecycle.
Commissioning, Calibration & Operations
Provide technical leadership for SAR mission commissioning and calibration.
Support early operations of space-based SAR missions.
Contribute to the development and execution of mission commissioning strategies.
Support resolution of technical issues during early mission operations.
Apply SAR system knowledge to evaluate mission and image-quality performance.
Technical Leadership
Provide technical guidance to senior management and new business activities.
Communicate complex SAR and space systems concepts to diverse audiences.
Support customer discussions and technical presentations.
Mentor and coach engineering team members.
Help develop technical capabilities and domain expertise across the organization.
Required Qualifications
Graduate degree in
Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Mathematics, Physics, or a related discipline
, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
15+ years of experience
with radar, SAR, or similar active imaging systems.
Experience involving one or more of:
Radar/SAR hardware
SAR processors
SAR data products
10+ years of experience
in space systems engineering or a similarly complex systems engineering environment.
Experience in
SAR remote sensing
, including system design, operations, applications/exploitation, and/or calibration.
Experience working across engineering lifecycles for large and complex programs.
Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with technical teams, executives, customers, sales/business teams, and other stakeholders.
Ability to work effectively within a large organization and navigate cross-functional dependencies.
Ability to understand and manage diverse stakeholder needs.
Ability to obtain and maintain
Reliability Status security clearance
.
Ability to meet
Controlled Goods Program (CGP)
requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with
MATLAB and/or Python
.
Strong understanding of
satellite-based SAR payload design and operations
.
Experience with space mission design, including:
Coverage and access
Orbital dynamics
Mission geometry
Understanding of spacecraft design considerations, including:
Thermal
Power
Pointing accuracy
Spacecraft interfaces
Strong understanding of
geospatial data
.
Experience with
SAR image-quality analysis and modeling
.
Experience working across
SAR payload, spacecraft, processor, and end-user application interfaces
.
Ability to rapidly learn new technologies and domain-specific concepts.
Location: Montreal, Canada
Senior Mission & Operations Satellite Systems Engineer – Hybrid/Remote Opportunity
📍
Location:
Montreal, Canada
📄
Employment Type:
Full-Time
🏢
Work Arrangement:
On-site preferred; hybrid/remote considered for exceptional candidates (must be willing to work on-site at least one week per month)
🚀
Start Date:
Immediate
💰
Compensation:
TBD -- based on skills and experience
Important Screening Requirements
Must be eligible to obtain or hold
Controlled Goods Program (CGP) clearance
.
H-1B visa holders are welcome to apply.
Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.
Candidates working remotely or in a hybrid capacity must be willing to travel and work on-site in
Montreal
for at least
one week per month
.
About the Role
We are seeking a
Senior Mission & Operations Satellite Systems Engineer
to lead mission planning, systems engineering, and operational design for advanced LEO and MEO satellite programs. In this role, you will support mission analysis, satellite operations, and the integration of space and ground systems while driving the design and implementation of automated mission operations. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in satellite mission design, systems engineering, modeling and simulation, and mission-critical aerospace programs.
Key Responsibilities
Lead mission planning, design, and operational analysis for LEO and MEO satellite missions.
Develop and enhance automated satellite operations and mission workflows.
Define and support space and ground segment architecture, system design, and integration.
Collaborate with flight software teams to support mission operations and system performance.
Develop and maintain satellite database operations and telemetry management concepts.
Create and utilize models and simulation tools to evaluate mission performance and operational readiness.
Develop engineering tools and automation scripts using
Python
or other scripting languages.
Utilize
MATLAB
and
AGI Systems Tool Kit (STK)
for mission analysis, modeling, and simulation.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure successful mission execution and system integration.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship throughout the project lifecycle.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in
Engineering
or a related technical field.
10+ years
of relevant engineering experience.
Experience with
mission design and analysis
for
LEO and/or MEO satellite systems
.
Experience with
automated satellite operations
, particularly mission and operational design.
Strong systems engineering experience in:
Space and ground segment design, specification, and integration
Flight software and its role in mission operations
Satellite database operations
Telemetry structures and operational concepts
Experience creating or utilizing
models and simulation software
.
Proficiency in
Python
or other scripting languages.
Working knowledge of
MATLAB
.
Experience using
AGI Systems Tool Kit (STK)
.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience leading mission planning and operations for complex satellite programs.
Experience supporting end-to-end satellite mission design, analysis, and operations.
Familiarity with commercial or government aerospace and space programs.
Strong leadership, communication, and technical mentoring skills.
Location: United States; Vancouver, Canada
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; Vancouver, Canada; 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: 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: Lisbon
Workplace: Hybrid
Role highlights:
- Business Development Manager, Missions - Portugal
- Location: Portugal
- Department: Mission Sales
- Reports to: VP Missions Sales Spain & Portugal, dotted line to CEO Portugal
- Employment type: Permanent
- Workplace model: Hybrid (Lisbon office)
- Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. Portuguese national security clearance and SUPO, where required)
WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS:
As Business Development Manager, Missions – Portugal, you’ll help accelerate ICEYE’s sovereign satellite and ISR mission growth in Portugal.
This is a hands-on commercial role for someone who enjoys turning strategy into action: engaging customers, following up opportunities, building pipeline, keeping Salesforce accurate, supporting bid activity, and helping ICEYE show up strongly in the regional defence, space, and dual-use government ecosystem. It is also a thinking role: you define the Portugal go-to-market strategy together with the ICEYE Portugal CEO, ground it in analysis, and execute it with discipline. We are looking for someone analytical and paranoid about disciplined sales execution: every opportunity qualified, every follow-up on time, every record accurate.
You will work closely with the VP, Missions Sales Spain & Portugal as a trusted partner in day-to-day commercial execution, with dotted-line collaboration with the ICEYE Portugal CEO to ensure strong local alignment. By helping manage customer engagement, regional opportunities, events, and cross-functional collaboration, you will directly support ICEYE’s ambition to become the global provider of turnkey ISR infrastructure to allied nations. While Missions is your line of business, you represent ICEYE as a single company: you quickly identify opportunities outside Missions – satellite data, analytics solutions – follow up on them, and connect them to the right ICEYE teams.
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
- Co-develop the Portugal go-to-market strategy together with the ICEYE Portugal CEO and VP Missions Sales, and translate it into campaign plans, target accounts, and a disciplined execution rhythm.
- Develop and qualify commercial opportunities in Portugal, supporting the growth of ICEYE’s Missions pipeline.
- Engage with government, defence, space, and industry dual-use stakeholders, end-users, including ministries of defence, space agencies, ESA-related stakeholders, primes, associations, and commercial partners.
- Support the VP, Missions Sales Spain & Portugal with customer follow-up, meeting preparation, opportunity tracking, and regional account activity.
- Maintain accurate and timely Campaign plans and Salesforce records, including pipeline updates, meeting notes, next steps, and opportunity status. Run a disciplined execution cadence: no stale opportunities, no missed follow-ups.
- Quickly identify and follow up on opportunities outside the Missions line of business (e.g., satellite data and analytics solutions), and bring in the right ICEYE teams so nothing is dropped – ensuring customers always experience ICEYE as one company.
- Work closely with Sales Engineering and other internal experts to support bids, proposals, customer presentations, and technical-commercial responses.
- Help coordinate ICEYE’s Portugal commercial presence at regional events, sectorial associations, regional or local exhibitions, industry forums, and customer-facing activities.
- Collaborate with Marketing, Data, Missions, and other teams to ensure joined-up customer engagement and strong regional positioning.
- Share market intelligence, customer feedback, and competitor insights to support regional planning and prioritisation.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Must haves:
- Experience in business development, sales, account management, or capture within defence, aerospace, space, ISR, NATO, or other high-technology environments.
- Experience working with both government/public-sector customers and commercial or industry partners.
- Familiarity with the defence and space ecosystem in Portugal, including relevant government bodies, agencies, primes, integrators, or industry associations.
- Experience using Salesforce or other CRM systems to manage opportunities in a structured way, including lead qualification, stakeholder mapping, follow-up, pipeline tracking, and cross-functional coordination.
- Analytical by default: you build the territory and account case with data, qualify rigorously, and are paranoid about disciplined sales execution.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across commercial, technical, marketing, and leadership teams.
- Professional fluency in Portuguese and English.
- Willingness to travel regularly across Portugal, Finland or other ICEYE locations.
- Experience supporting bids, tenders, capture plans, gate reviews, or proposal development.
Nice to haves:
- Previous military, government, or defence-sector experience.
- Exposure to earth observation, satellite systems, or defence intelligence solutions.
- Existing network across ministries of defence, space agencies, ESA-related stakeholders, local primes, or defence and space associations.
- Experience applying GenAI or AI-enabled tooling to business development, sales, market intelligence, CRM hygiene, proposal preparation, stakeholder mapping, or other commercial workflows.
- Sales training in Miller Heiman, Korn Ferry, Shipley or similar.
APPLICATION PROCESS
- Recruiter Interview
- Peer interview
- CEO Portugal Interview
- Hiring Manager Interview
- VP 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.
Fort Bragg, NC, United States
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УдалённоseniorMontreal, Canada; On-site preferred; hybrid/remote considered for exceptional candidates (must be willing to work on-site at least one week per month); Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates