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SUPO, where required)\n\nWhy this role matters:\nThe Spacecraft Analysis team plays a key role in the development of the next generation of ICEYE’s SAR satellites and constellations, as well as the optimization and continuous improvement of the existing fleet.\nAs a Spacecraft analysis engineer you’ll be involved in all stages of the satellite and constellation design, CONOPs definition, and fleet operation optimization, through rigorous, physics-grounded analysis, working closely with engineers across all disciplines to make sure the spacecraft performs as intended, from the drawing board through to operations.\nComing up with creative ways to find answers to challenging engineering questions while working along a multidisciplinary team is part of daily life. As we control almost every aspect of our technology from hardware to software, you will work with world-renowned experts in a highly collaborative environment.\n\nWho We Are\nICEYE is the world leader in sovereign intelligence from space. We deliver persistent monitoring capabilities to detect and respond to changes in any location on Earth.\nICEYE owns the world's largest and most advanced SAR (synthetic aperture radar) satellite constellation. To our customers we provide intelligence with unmatched quality, latency and revisit times, in any weather, day or night. To governments who choose to operate their own constellation we provide this proven capability as a sovereign system.\nICEYE-built constellations serve customers in defence and intelligence, environmental monitoring, insurance and emergency management. We enable fast decisions that contribute to a safer future.\nFounded and headquartered in Finland, ICEYE operates globally with over 1000 employees across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific.\n Your day-to-day responsibilities\nFeasibility and performance analysis during the all stages of the spacecraft design, including budgets, CONOPs, space and ground segment interfaces.\n\nAnalyze, model, and optimize the performance of integrated SAR satellite systems.\n\nSupport launch, early operations and commissioning activities, ensuring successful deployment and operation of the spacecraft.\n\nPerform mission analysis and develop flying rules to support system design.\n\nLead initiatives to enhance reliability and performance for on-orbit operations.\n\nSupport customers and program management with mission analysis, system documentation and on-orbit validation and verification.\n\nWhat we’re looking for\nMust haves:\nDegree in Space Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering or other relevant discipline.\n\nUnderstanding of fundamentals of physics in terms of space environment, attitude control, RF propagation, heat exchange, orbital dynamics etc.\n\nAbility to work along with multidisciplinary teams including all sorts of engineering, operations, project management and sales engineering.\n\nGreat communication skills.\n\nExperience in systems engineering processes, requirements management, and verification methodologies.\n\nAbility to plan, perform and properly analyze results of an experiment, simulation, or test.\n\nCritical and analytical thinking,\n\nCoding and data analysis skills in Python and/or Matlab.\n\nPositive and proactive attitude.\n\nRegardless of the level of experience, the desire to learn new things and new ways to do engineering is a must.\n\nNice to haves:\nAbility to work with Linux operating systems.\n\nProficiency with digital mission engineering in STK, Python.\n\nHands-on experience with electronics lab equipment.\n\nExperience with mission critical systems design and troubleshooting.\n\nRelevant experience with complex systems design, implementation and operations.\n\nAI is quickly becoming a very relevant tool, the understanding of its capabilities and limitations, and the ability to use it as an analysis tool to obtain reliable data is also a plus.\n\nApplication Process\nTalent Attraction Introduction\n\nHiring Manager Alignment\n\nTask Assignment\n\nTechnical Interview\n\nDirector 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-we’ll 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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