RF Engineer, Radar Payload Team

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 Support maintenance, updates, and continuous improvement of existing RF hardware systems Assist in the design, simulation, and validation of RF circuits for X-band and above Perform hands-on lab work including testing, debugging, root-cause analysis, and tuning using RF test equipment Run EM and circuit simulations and correlate results with measurements Create, review, and update schematics and PCB layouts with RF-critical design considerations Support verification activities including test plans, procedures, and validation of prototypes Maintain and produce technical documentation for hardware updates and processes Collaborate closely with senior engineers and cross-functional teams across the payload development lifecycle

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in RF engineering with a focus on practical product development
• Hands-on experience performing RF measurements and troubleshooting in lab environments
• Experience with RF test equipment such as VNA, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators
• Experience with PCB design tools such as Altium and understanding of RF layout best practices
• Familiarity with RF simulation tools such as ADS and 3D EM tools such as HFSS or CST
• Solid understanding of RF fundamentals including linearity, noise figure, phase noise, and filtering
• Ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional engineering teams
• Experience with Python for analysis or automation
• Experience with radar payloads, spaceborne RF systems, or aerospace hardware
• Experience with high-power RF or low-noise receiver design
• Familiarity with qualification standards such as ECSS or MIL and environmental testing
• 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 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.

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Additional Information

Title : RF Engineer, Radar Payload Team Location : Espoo, Finland Department : Spacecraft Hardware Reports to : Radar Payload Team Leadd Employment type : Permanent Workplace model : Hybrid / Office Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO) Why this role matters: As an RF Engineer, you'll support the performance, reliability, and continuous improvement of ICEYE's radar payloads by maintaining and evolving RF hardware that enables high-quality Earth observation from space.

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