About the company
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. Founded and headquartered in Finland, ICEYE operates globally with over 1000 employees across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific.
Responsibilities
- Own satellite-level verification once integration is complete — functional and end-to-end system checkout
- Prove that all onboard systems (RF, avionics, power, software) perform reliably in full configuration
- Be hands-on: lead troubleshooting, unblock issues, keep momentum
- Lead RF testing and characterization of subsystems and the full satellite in the anechoic chamber
- Own RF measurement setups using spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators, power meters, etc.
- Ensure RF test benches and chamber setups are maintained, calibrated, and compliant
- Own onboard software loading, validation, and checkout during production verification
- Maintain and improve test automation, scripts, and software-supported verification flows
- Coordinate software-related troubleshooting with AIT engineering
- Own planning, execution, and reporting of system-level functional tests and inspections
- Maintain configuration control, build discipline, and full traceability
- Ensure compliance with aerospace and RF quality standards (ECSS, NASA-STD, etc.)
- Ensure active team participation in root cause analysis (led by AIT Engineering) by identifying key non-conformances, ensuring critical issues are communicated, and driving the resolution of the most impactful non-conformances for the production line.
- Develop and improve work instructions, test procedures, and checklists with AIT Engineering and Quality
- Turn unclear inputs into clear, usable verification processes; reduce tribal knowledge
- Drive throughput and reduce rework while protecting quality
- Lead, coach, and grow a multidisciplinary team across RF, systems, and software
- Build a culture of ownership, accountability, and pride in the product
- Train and mentor on RF assembly/test best practices and fault diagnostics
- Act as the bridge between verification and engineering (RF, systems, software, AIT)
- Collaborate with Quality, Planning, Supply Chain, and the other two production teams (Integration/Mechanical & Thermal; Electronics)
- Prepare verification for higher volumes; define and track KPIs
Requirements
- Experience leading technical test/verification teams in a hands-on environment
- Strong RF background — components, antennas, waveguides, RF integration flows, and complex RF system testing
- Experience with RF test tools (spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators, power meters, anechoic chambers)
- Experience in functional and system-level testing of complex systems
- Comfort with software in test — flight software loading/validation, test automation, scripting
- Ability to read and interpret RF schematics, assembly drawings, and test procedures
- Working knowledge of ECSS / NASA-STD quality and workmanship requirements
- A hands-on mindset, strong cross-functional collaboration, and continuous-improvement focus
- Strong communication across engineers, technicians, and stakeholders
Conditions
- Permanent contract
- Office working model in Valencia, Spain
- Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required)
- Benefits are designed to support health and wellbeing, and offerings vary by location