AIT Engineer - SAR

Description

AIT Engineer - SAR Location: Espoo, Finland Department: Satellite Operations Reports to: AIT Manager Employment type: Permanent Workplace model: Hybrid

Why this role matters:

As an AIT (Assembly, Integration and Test) Engineer for SAR instruments, you will own a critical part of ICEYE's satellite development process. You'll be responsible for ensuring that our SAR instrument packages are properly assembled, integrated, and rigorously tested to meet performance requirements and mission-critical objectives. Your expertise will directly impact the reliability, performance, and success of the world's most advanced SAR satellite constellation.

Who We Are

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 a safer and more sustainable world.

For more information, visit www.iceye.com.

Role Summary

Reporting to the AIT Manager in Espoo, you will own the assembly, integration, and testing of ICEYE's SAR instrument packages. This is a permanent, hands-on role where you'll apply your technical expertise to ensure that our instruments are built to the highest standards and thoroughly tested before integration with the satellite platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the assembly and integration of SAR instrument packages according to specifications and quality standards

• Develop and execute integration test procedures and plans

• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during AIT phases

• Document all AIT activities, test results, and deviations

• Collaborate with hardware and software engineers to ensure proper integration

• Participate in design reviews and contribute to continuous improvement

• Support mission assurance and quality objectives

• Maintain a strong safety and compliance culture

What We Are Looking For

You will have:

• At least 5 years of experience in assembly, integration, and test (AIT) of spacecraft, instruments, or complex electronic systems

• Strong technical knowledge of RF systems, microwave instruments, or SAR technology (or strong aptitude to learn)

• Experience with test equipment (e.g., spectrum analyzers, power meters, oscilloscopes)

• Understanding of quality standards and procedures (ISO 9001, IPC standards)

• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

• Strong communication and teamwork abilities

• Experience with configuration management and documentation practices

• Familiarity with PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) systems or ERP systems is a plus

• Preferably: experience in the aerospace or defense industry

• A proactive mindset and a commitment to contributing to our mission

What We Value

If you have the above experience, but aren't 100% sure if you match all these points, we encourage you to apply! At ICEYE, we believe that diverse backgrounds and perspectives are essential to building great products and teams. We are committed to building an equitable and inclusive workplace and actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits

• Opportunity to work on the world's largest commercial SAR satellite constellation

• Collaborative and dynamic working environment

• Learning and development opportunities

• Flexible working arrangements (Hybrid)

• Relocation support if needed

• In the Helsinki area: occupational healthcare

• A benefit budget to spend as you wish (for example, on sports, transport, wellness, etc.)

• Fun and impactful work contributing to global security and safety

Next Steps

If you are interested in this role, apply through this link. Our Talent Acquisition team will review your application and get in touch with you shortly.