Staff Electronics Engineer - Avionics

About the role

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 Lead the design, development, validation, and qualification of high-reliability mixed-signal electronics for satellite systems Own critical avionics systems end-to-end, from concept through design, testing, and in-orbit support Drive technical direction, engineering standards, and best practices across hardware teams Coordinate complex, cross-functional development projects across engineering disciplines Use data, testing, and industry insights to guide architectural decisions and improve system performance Anticipate future platform needs and define scalable hardware and development approaches Perform hands-on lab work, including bring-up, debugging, root-cause analysis, and validation Mentor engineers and elevate engineering capability across the organization What are we looking for

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in electronics engineering in fast-paced or mission-critical environments
• Proven experience leading complex, cross-functional hardware projects with broad organizational impact
• Strong expertise in board-level design, including schematics, PCB layout, simulation, bring-up, and validation
• Strong hands-on experience with laboratory and system-level measurements using advanced test equipment
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex system-level issues using data-driven approaches
• Ability to guide architectural decisions and balance performance, reliability, cost, and manufacturability
• Strong communication skills in English with ability to influence both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to work independently while mentoring and supporting other engineers
• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Experience with Python and scripting in Linux environments
• Experience in aerospace or other high-reliability industries
• Understanding of on-orbit challenges such as radiation, thermal behavior, and continuous operation
• Application Process
• Recruiter screening
• Hiring manager interview
• Technical task
• Technical panel interview
• Final interview
• Working at ICEYE
• 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

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Additional Information

Title : Staff Electronics Engineering Location : Espoo, Finland Department : Avionics Reports to : Avionics Team Lead Employment type : Permanent Workplace model : Hybrid Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO) Why this role matters: As a Staff Electronics Engineer - Avionics, you'll define and drive the technical direction of ICEYE's spacecraft electronics, owning mission-critical systems end-to-end while shaping how we design, scale, and deliver high-reliability satellite hardware.

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