Radio Frequency Engineer Verified today
The Role
As a Radio Frequency Engineer in ICEYE's Space Systems department, you will own the design, testing, and continuous improvement of satellite RF and microwave hardware. Working closely with cross-functional engineering teams, you will push the boundaries of what small sensing satellites can achieve.
Day to Day
- Design and test satellite RF hardware, including PCB board design, component selection, and link budget analysis.
- Conduct advanced measurements and troubleshooting on passive and active microwave systems.
- Perform root-cause analysis on in-orbit satellite failures and provide hands-on technical support for the operational fleet.
- Collaborate with engineers from other domains to design new generations of satellites and drive continuous improvements.
- Own technical aspects of projects from conception through the full satellite lifecycle.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Radio, RF, Communications, Signal, or Electrical Engineering.
- 5+ years of experience in RF and microwave engineering, including PCB board design, link budget, and component selection.
- Proficiency with common measurement equipment and capability to perform advanced measurements.
- Strong problem-solving and debugging skills; ability to perform root-cause analysis.
- Fluent English (written and spoken).
- Ability to work independently and as a collaborative team player in multicultural environments.
- Willingness to engage in the full lifecycle of satellite development.
Nice to Have
- Prior aerospace systems experience.
- Experience with high-frequency systems (5+ GHz).
- Project management experience.
- Proficiency in Altium, CST, or Python.
Working Conditions
- Location: Valencia, Spain.
- Type: Hybrid.
- Reports to: Engineering Manager, Space Systems.
- Employment subject to applicable security screening (including SUPO where required).
About ICEYE
ICEYE delivers space-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities to governments and allied nations through the world's largest SAR satellite constellation. With over 1000 employees across offices in Finland, Poland, Spain, Japan, UAE, Greece, Germany, and the US, ICEYE provides near real-time Earth observation data that creates tactical advantage for mission-critical operations.