Senior SAR Engineer

Role Highlights

🔹Title: Senior SAR Engineer

🔹Location: Espoo (On-site hybrid)

🔹Type of Contract: Permanent

Who are we?

ICEYE is the global leader in synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite technology, revolutionizing Earth observation with real-time, all-weather, day-and-night imaging. As the owner and operator of the world’s largest SAR satellite constellation, we provide critical insights that empower industries like maritime, disaster management, insurance, and finance to make informed decisions.

Headquartered in Finland, with a presence in five international locations, our diverse team of 600+ experts from nearly 60 countries shares a bold mission: to enhance life on Earth by delivering reliable, data-driven solutions. At ICEYE, we foster a culture of curiosity, innovation, and collaboration, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in space technology to solve the world’s toughest challenges.

Why Join ICEYE?

At ICEYE, we’re not just launching satellites, we’re redefining what’s possible with SAR technology. Join a team of passionate innovators solving real-world challenges and making a tangible impact. We foster a dynamic and inclusive environment where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your contributions truly matter. With continuous learning opportunities, cutting-edge projects, and collaboration with industry-leading experts, you'll have the chance to grow, innovate, and shape the future of Earth Observation.

Why you will love it:

A key part of ICEYE’s success is in the collection and manipulation of RADAR signals. Usually, though not always, these result in synthetic aperture RADAR (SAR) images. We are looking for more world-class engineers to join the company and help us to develop new and better ways to gather images and intelligence.

What you will do:

You will be responsible for conceiving and leading globally unique signal processing technologies that leverage the ICEYE fleet of RADARs and SIGNALS collection satellites. Whilst primarily being an engineer, responsible for your own engineering projects, you will also be responsible for coordinating and leading a small team of engineers to solve complex problems. You will report to ICEYE’s director of SAR Engineering and will be required to work across a range of other teams including Orbit and Attitude Control, FPGA and electronics, Radio and flight software. Your output will bring new collection capabilities and products into operations and support Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance operations both within ICEYE and supporting customers and product managers.

What you will need to be successful in this role:

• Background in physics or electronic engineering
• A detailed understanding of Synthetic Aperture RADAR Signal processing - should have written at least one SAR image formation processor in their career. 
• Ability to quickly prototype new signal processing techniques and ideas using higher level languages  such a Python.
• Ability to convert concepts and ideas into low level production quality code that can operate in our servers. Example languages are : c, c++, rust, go. 
• Must be familiar with Docker and containerised environments
• Must be skilled in many aspects of
• Computer science
• Physics, orbits, radar, SAR
• Electronic engineering: fpga’s, antennas
• Ability to communicate challenging ideas and information to a wide range of audiences
• Ability to lead / manage projects and research initiatives.

What’s In It for You?

• A job that matters in a dynamic 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
• A wide variety of the best coffee, tea, snacks, and sweets to accompany your daily space mission
• Competitive salary contingent on your experience level, and will be negotiated individually

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At ICEYE, diversity is more than just a value - it's our greatest strength. We’re dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where every voice is not only heard but celebrated. Diverse perspectives drive innovation and creativity, so we actively seek individuals from all backgrounds and experiences.

No matter your background, we encourage you to bring your authentic self to the team. Join us and be part of a workplace where differences are embraced and valued, because together, we’re stronger.

Apply now to begin your ICEYE journey and help us make the impossible possible.

Learn more about ICEYE and life at our company at iceye.com.

Ready to launch your career? Apply now and help us build the future of Space Tech! 🚀

*Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required)