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SUPO)\n\nWhy this role matters:\nAs an RF Engineer, you’ll support the performance, reliability, and continuous improvement of ICEYE’s radar payloads by maintaining and evolving RF hardware that enables high-quality Earth observation from space.\nWho We Are\nICEYE 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.\nAs 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 global security and community resilience.\nICEYE is headquartered in Finland and operates globally across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. We have more than 900 employees, united by a shared vision: improving life on Earth by becoming the global source of truth in Earth Observation.\nYour day-to-day responsibilities\nSupport maintenance, updates, and continuous improvement of existing RF hardware systems\n\nAssist in the design, simulation, and validation of RF circuits for X-band and above\n\nPerform hands-on lab work including testing, debugging, root-cause analysis, and tuning using RF test equipment\n\nRun EM and circuit simulations and correlate results with measurements\n\nCreate, review, and update schematics and PCB layouts with RF-critical design considerations\n\nSupport verification activities including test plans, procedures, and validation of prototypes\n\nMaintain and produce technical documentation for hardware updates and processes\n\nCollaborate closely with senior engineers and cross-functional teams across the payload development lifecycle\n\nWhat we’re looking for\nMust haves:\n4+ years of experience in RF engineering with a focus on practical product development\n\nHands-on experience performing RF measurements and troubleshooting in lab environments\n\nExperience with RF test equipment such as VNA, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators\n\nExperience with PCB design tools such as Altium and understanding of RF layout best practices\n\nFamiliarity with RF simulation tools such as ADS and 3D EM tools such as HFSS or CST\n\nSolid understanding of RF fundamentals including linearity, noise figure, phase noise, and filtering\n\nAbility to collaborate effectively within cross-functional engineering teams\n\nNice to haves:\nExperience with Python for analysis or automation\n\nExperience with radar payloads, spaceborne RF systems, or aerospace hardware\n\nExperience with high-power RF or low-noise receiver design\n\nFamiliarity with qualification standards such as ECSS or MIL and environmental testing\n\nApplication Process\nRecruiter screening\n\nHiring manager interview\n\nTechnical task\n\nTechnical panel interview\n\nFinal interview\n\nWorking at ICEYE\nAt ICEYE, you’ll join a diverse and highly engaged team united by the ambition to make the impossible possible. As a global scale-up, we combine speed and ambition with the opportunity to take real ownership from day one. Your growth, wellbeing, and success are a priority, with continuous professional development, training opportunities, and a culture where collaboration is how we win.\nHow We Work (Our Values)\nMake the impossible possible: We set ambitious goals and stay calm under pressure. We bring grit, optimism, and ownership when things get hard, and we keep moving until we find a way.\nBe curious: Go deep, ask questions, listen carefully, and think critically. Understand the why behind decisions.\n\nSee the big picture: Stay close to what’s happening across the company so you can make better decisions. Consider how your work affects others.\n\nDrive effective teamwork: Create psychological safety, invite different perspectives, and build inclusive teams. There are no bad questions.\n\nAct as one team: We win together. We match tasks to the right owner and stay agile as priorities shift.\n\nHave fun: What we do matters and it should be enjoyable. Celebrate progress, take pride in results, and share the wins.\n\nBenefits\nOur benefits are designed to support your health and wellbeing, at work and beyond. We keep improving them based on employee feedback, and offerings vary by location. Talent Acquisition will confirm what applies for this role and location during the process.\nOur Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion\nWe want ICEYE to be a place where people can be themselves and do great work. Different backgrounds and perspectives make us stronger, which is why we work to create an environment where people feel included, respected, and able to speak up. Whatever your background, we want you to bring your authentic self to the table.\nWe’re committed to fair, inclusive hiring and equal opportunity. Everyone is welcome to apply. If you need any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, tell us and we will do our best to help.\nApply now to start your ICEYE journey and help us continue to make the impossible possible together. 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