I

ICEYE

SAR satellite constellation for Earth monitoring

Electronics Engineer - Radar Payload Team

Full-Time
No salary listed
Mid
Espoo, Finland
Hybrid
Hardware EngineeringBoard & Electronics Design

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 4 years of experience in electronics engineering focused on practical product development.
  • Strong experience in analog electronics design.
  • Experience with printed circuit board design tools such as Altium.
  • Experience designing power control circuits, including circuits for high-power radio-frequency amplifiers and low-noise supplies.
  • Solid understanding of high-speed signal design fundamentals.
  • Hands-on experience testing and validating electronic systems.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively across engineering disciplines.
Responsibilities
  • Design board-level electronic systems for satellite radar units and radio-frequency boards, focusing on power and control circuits.
  • Develop microcontroller-based solutions for power management and control.
  • Test and validate electronic designs to ensure functionality, performance, and compliance with requirements.
  • Document schematics, printed circuit board layouts, and test procedures throughout development.
  • Collaborate with radio-frequency, mechanical, and software teams to deliver integrated payload systems.
  • Support troubleshooting and iteration during development and testing phases.
  • Contribute to improving the reliability and performance of electronic subsystems in demanding environments.
Desired Qualifications
  • Knowledge of electromagnetic interference and electromagnetic compatibility principles and best practices.
  • Experience in aerospace, satellite, or defense-related hardware development.
  • Fundamental understanding of radio-frequency systems and integration.

About the company

ICEYE builds and operates the world’s largest synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite constellation to monitor the Earth continuously, day or night and in any weather. Its SAR satellites capture radar imagery that can see through clouds and darkness, giving customers in defence and intelligence, insurance, emergency management, and environmental monitoring a persistent view of wide areas. Images and analytics are delivered from a network of satellites and, increasingly, sovereign constellations that governments can operate themselves. ICEYE plans to scale up production toward about 100 satellites per year by 2028 and has pursued large funding rounds to expand capacity and sovereign delivery, aiming to grow its revenue and backlog while offering reliable, near-real-time Earth observation data.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Series F

Total Funding

$2.2B

Headquarters

Espoo, Finland

Founded

2012

Get referred to ICEYE

See people who can refer or advise you

Simplify Jobs

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • 2025 revenue exceeded €250 million, EBITDA topped €100 million, backlog reached €1.5 billion.
  • September 2026 wins with ESA, Insurity, and Arianespace broaden demand across government and insurance.
  • Warsaw expansion and Nokia partnership signal production scaling and a larger addressable defense market.

What critics are saying

  • Arianespace talks keep launch dependence alive until 2028; delays squeeze sovereign programs.
  • SAR rivals and defense primes are crowding Europe; Airbus, Leonardo, Rheinmetall, and Indra compete directly.
  • If sovereign-defense demand normalizes, ICEYE's premium valuation above €10 billion compresses fast.

What makes ICEYE unique

  • Largest SAR constellation; ICEYE launched 76 satellites by July 2026.
  • Seven European governments bought sovereign constellations; Poland got operations in under 12 months.
  • ICEYE owns end-to-end sovereign stack, now extending from imaging into satcom with Nokia.

Help us improve and share your feedback! Did you find this helpful?

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Professional Development Budget
  • Conference Attendance Budget
  • Relocation Assistance

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

-3%
EU-Startups
Oct 23rd, 2026
ICEYE teams up with Nokia on Ukraine satellite comms and with OroraTech on wildfire monitoring

Finnish SpaceTech unicorn ICEYE has announced two partnerships to widen its satellite intelligence services across defence and environmental monitoring. ICEYE, Nokia and Ukraine's Ministry of Defence signed a Letter of Intent to explore secure satellite communications that Ukraine can own and control. The deal is exploratory, with no timetable or financial commitments disclosed. ICEYE also teamed up with Munich-based OroraTech to build a wildfire intelligence solution. It will combine OroraTech's thermal satellite data with ICEYE's synthetic aperture radar (SAR) observations to track fires from first detection to damage assessment. ICEYE says the approach could support damage assessments for disaster declarations within 24 hours, rather than weeks. In June 2026, the company raised €450 million in Series F funding at a valuation above €10 billion.

MarketScreener
Oct 23rd, 2026
Nokia and Iceye explore satellite cooperation with Ukraine's Ministry of Defense.

Nokia and Iceye explore satellite cooperation with Ukraine's Ministry of Defense. Published on 10/22/2026 at 11:26 pm EDT Finwire - Translated by Marketscreener - See original Telecom company Nokia and satellite company Iceye have signed a memorandum of understanding with Ukraine's Ministry of Defense to explore opportunities for cooperation in space technology. This was stated in a press release. The aim is to strengthen Ukraine's defense capabilities, particularly through the development of secure satellite communications systems controlled by the country itself. The memorandum of understanding was presented on October 22 in connection with the Finnish prime minister's visit to Ukraine. Earlier in October, Nokia and Iceye launched a partnership to develop satellite-based broadband systems in low Earth orbit for government agencies and defense operations. The systems will be based on European technology and give user countries control over satellites, ground infrastructure and terminals. Iceye has supported Ukraine since 2022. (C) Finwire - 2026

MarketScreener
Oct 22nd, 2026
ICEYE and Nokia partner with the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine to develop sovereign satcom capability.

ICEYE and Nokia partner with the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine to develop sovereign satcom capability. Published on 10/22/2026 at 01:53 pm EDT GlobeNewswire Helsinki, Finland - October 22, 2026 - ICEYE, the European leader in sovereign intelligence from space, and Nokia, a global leader in connectivity infrastructure, today signed a Letter of Intent with the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine, to explore cooperation in space. The partnership aims to support Ukraine's defense capabilities, particularly in building sovereign satellite communications. The shared intent was announced on 22 October 2026 during the visit of the Prime Minister of Finland to Ukraine. Earlier this month, ICEYE and Nokia announced a partnership to develop secure, sovereign and high-performance broadband low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite communications systems for governments, supporting missions from defense and border security to emergency services and disaster response. Built on trusted European technology, the jointly developed satellite communications systems will give nations ownership and control of satellites, ground segment and terminals. Rafal Modrzewski, CEO and Co-founder of ICEYE, said: "Ukraine needs secure, sovereign and high-performance satellite communications systems that it controls. We have a proven track record of delivering sovereign missions at speed to help build that capability. ICEYE has proudly supported Ukraine since 2022, and we remain committed to continuing that support today." Mikko Hautala, Chief Geopolitical & Government Relations Officer, and Chairman, Nokia Defense, said: "Nations need communications they can rely on in every situation. Satellite networks extend and protect connectivity when networks on the ground are disrupted. This makes them a key part of any secure communications system. Through this Letter of Intent, together with Ukraine and ICEYE, we will explore how trusted, sovereign satellite communications can strengthen Ukraine's resilience and give it control over the connectivity it depends on." About ICEYE 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 defense and intelligence, environmental monitoring, insurance and emergency management. We enable fast decisions that contribute to a safer future. Natively European, founded in Finland. ICEYE operates globally with over 1,500 employees. Media contact: [email protected] About Nokia Nokia is a global leader in connectivity infrastructure, enabling the AI supercycle. We build networks that connect intelligence and deliver a comprehensive connectivity solution across fixed, mobile, IP, optical, core, and data center networks. With security by design, AI-driven innovation, and AI-optimized architecture, Nokia delivers trusted infrastructure that enables AI to scale and advances connectivity to secure a brighter world. Media Inquiries Nokia Press Office Email: [email protected] (C) GlobeNewswire - 2026

PR Newswire
Oct 22nd, 2026
ICEYE and OroraTech combine radar and thermal satellite data for full-lifecycle wildfire intelligence

ICEYE has partnered with OroraTech to offer wildfire intelligence across the full lifecycle of an event. The Finnish satellite company announced the deal in Helsinki on October 22, 2026. The service combines OroraTech's thermal satellite data with ICEYE's synthetic aperture radar (SAR) observations. It detects fires early, tracks their progress, and assesses damage to buildings and infrastructure, day or night and through smoke and clouds. Governments, insurers, and utilities can use it to position resources, order evacuations, prioritise response, and triage claims. ICEYE says damage assessments can support disaster declarations within 24 hours instead of weeks. OroraTech, founded in 2018, is based in Munich.

PR Newswire
Oct 8th, 2026
California partners with ICEYE for real-time flood and wildfire monitoring

The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services has partnered with ICEYE to integrate satellite monitoring into its disaster response operations. The state is using ICEYE's Flood Insights, Flood Rapid Impact, and Wildfire Insights solutions to assess damage and allocate resources in near real time. ICEYE's synthetic aperture radar satellite constellation provides all-weather monitoring capabilities. During the 2025 Los Angeles fires, Cal OES used ICEYE data through a FEMA collaboration to support emergency response. The partnership, which began with onboarding in February 2026, enables Cal OES to share these tools across state agencies. ICEYE's technology provides flood extent data, building-level impact intelligence, and structure-level damage assessments for wildfires, even when smoke or darkness limits other observation methods.