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ICEYE, the world leader in sovereign intelligence from space, is seeking an RF Test Engineer to join the Spacecraft Hardware team in Espoo, Finland. You will support the qualification of next-generation satellite hardware, develop test equipment, and contribute to Assembly, Integration, and Testing (AIT) activities for ICEYE's advanced SAR (synthetic aperture radar) satellite constellation.
In this role, you will develop qualification plans to verify RADAR components and RF-related satellite hardware against design requirements. You will prepare and maintain technical documentation including test procedures, test reports, and assembly procedures for internal reviews. Your responsibilities include executing a wide range of qualification tests, analyzing test data, investigating root causes of failures, and presenting findings to stakeholders. You will provide actionable feedback to design teams, design and build EGSE (Electrical Ground Support Equipment) and data acquisition systems, and support the transition of new hardware components into production.
This is a permanent, on-site/hybrid position reporting to the Electronics and RF Test Team Lead. The role requires hands-on expertise with lab equipment including digital oscilloscopes, vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, RF signal generators, RF power sensors, and thermal chambers. You will work in a multicultural environment within a global scale-up that combines speed and ambition with real ownership opportunities from day one.
ICEYE operates globally with over 1,000 employees across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, serving customers in defense and intelligence, environmental monitoring, insurance, and emergency management.
REQUIREMENTS:
Must haves:
- BSc/MSc in Telecommunications Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in testing, test automation, electronics, and RF
- Background as an RF test engineer and/or RF design engineer
- Hands-on experience testing custom electronics systems with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, RF signal generators, RF power sensors, thermal chambers)
- Proven experience performing root-cause analysis on failures
- Positive attitude and drive to learn
- Ability to thrive in multicultural environment
- Strong written and spoken English
Nice to haves:
- Aerospace industry experience
- Hands-on experience in satellite assembly
- Linux operating systems experience
- Python programming experience
- PCB design with Altium or similar EDA tool
- Experience with revision control tools (Git or SVN)
Note: Employment is subject to applicable security screening including SUPO where required.
