Staff Electronics Engineer - Avionics Verified today
Why this role matters
As a Staff Electronics Engineer in Avionics, you will define and drive the technical direction of ICEYE's spacecraft electronics, owning mission-critical systems end-to-end while shaping how we design, scale, and deliver high-reliability satellite hardware.
About ICEYE
ICEYE delivers space-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities using synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite technology. Our constellation provides ultra high-resolution imagery and high-frequency revisits to detect and respond to critical changes anywhere on Earth, day or night and in any weather. We serve defense, intelligence, security, maritime, civil protection, and commercial users globally.
Your day-to-day responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, validation, and qualification of high-reliability mixed-signal electronics for satellite systems
- Own critical avionics systems end-to-end, from concept through design, testing, and in-orbit support
- Drive technical direction, engineering standards, and best practices across hardware teams
- Coordinate complex, cross-functional development projects across engineering disciplines
- Use data, testing, and industry insights to guide architectural decisions and improve system performance
- Anticipate future platform needs and define scalable hardware and development approaches
- Perform hands-on lab work, including bring-up, debugging, root-cause analysis, and validation
- Mentor engineers and elevate engineering capability across the organization
Must haves
- 10+ years of experience in electronics engineering in fast-paced or mission-critical environments
- Proven experience leading complex, cross-functional hardware projects with broad organizational impact
- Strong expertise in board-level design, including schematics, PCB layout, simulation, bring-up, and validation
- Strong hands-on experience with laboratory and system-level measurements using advanced test equipment
- Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex system-level issues using data-driven approaches
- Ability to guide architectural decisions and balance performance, reliability, cost, and manufacturability
- Strong communication skills in English with ability to influence both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Ability to work independently while mentoring and supporting other engineers
Nice to haves
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
- Experience with Python and scripting in Linux environments
- Experience in aerospace or other high-reliability industries
- Understanding of on-orbit challenges such as radiation, thermal behavior, and continuous operation
Role details
- Location: Espoo, Finland
- Employment type: Permanent
- Workplace model: Hybrid
- Reports to: Avionics Team Lead
- Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO)
Application process
- Recruiter screening
- Hiring manager interview
- Technical task
- Technical panel interview
- Final interview