Senior Radio Frequency Engineer Verified today
The Role
As Senior RF Engineer, you will design and advance the next generation of ICEYE's small sensing satellites. Working with cross-functional engineering teams, you will own the design, testing, and continuous improvement of satellite RF and microwave hardware, from PCB design and component selection to link budget analysis and advanced measurements. You will conduct root-cause analysis and provide hands-on technical support for an expanding fleet of operational satellites in orbit.
Day to Day
- Design and test satellite RF hardware, including passive and active microwave systems.
- Perform PCB design, component selection, link budget analysis, and advanced measurements.
- Drive cross-domain collaboration to solve unconventional technical problems.
- Diagnose failures and conduct root-cause analysis on operational satellites.
- Support continuous improvement of the satellite fleet.
- Own technical aspects of projects from conception through launch and operations.
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 ability to perform advanced measurements.
- Strong problem-solving, debugging, and troubleshooting skills.
- Capability to perform root-cause analysis on failures.
- Fluent English, written and spoken.
- Ability to work independently and as a team player.
- Comfortable in multicultural environments.
- Willingness to be involved in the full lifecycle of satellite development.
Nice to Have
- Prior experience in aerospace systems.
- Experience with high frequency systems (5+ GHz).
- Basic project management capability.
- Experience with Altium, CST, or Python.
About ICEYE
ICEYE delivers space-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities to governments and allied nations using world-leading synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite technology. The company operates the world's largest SAR satellite constellation, delivering ultra-high-resolution imagery and high-frequency revisits day or night in any weather. With over 900 employees across offices in Finland, Poland, Spain, Japan, the UAE, Greece, Germany, and the US, ICEYE provides tactical advantage for mission-critical operations.
Working at ICEYE
You will join a diverse team united by the ambition to make the impossible possible. The role offers real ownership from day one, continuous professional development, and a collaborative culture. Employment is subject to applicable security screening, including SUPO where required.