RF Engineer, Radar Payload Team

ICEYE; Espoo; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ICEYE in Espoo, Finland seeks an RF Engineer to support the performance and reliability of radar payloads, enabling high-quality Earth observation from space. The role focuses on maintaining RF hardware and evolving circuits for X-band systems, with hands-on lab work and cross-team collaboration.

You'll design, simulate, and validate RF circuits, run measurements, review schematics, and contribute to verification activities across the payload lifecycle within a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of RF engineering experience focused on practical product development.
• Hands-on experience with RF measurements and troubleshooting in lab environments.
• Experience with RF test equipment (VNA, spectrum analyzers, signal generators).
• Familiarity with PCB design tools (Altium) and RF layout best practices.
• Experience with RF simulation tools (ADS) and 3D EM tools (HFSS/CST).
• Strong understanding of RF fundamentals: linearity, noise figure, phase noise, filtering.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Support maintenance, updates, and continuous improvement of RF hardware systems.
• Assist in design, simulation, and validation of RF circuits for X-band and above.
• Perform hands-on lab work including testing, debugging, root-cause analysis, and tuning with RF test equipment.
• Run EM and circuit simulations and correlate results with measurements.
• Create, review, and update schematics and PCB layouts with RF-critical design considerations.
• Support verification activities including test plans, procedures, and validation of prototypes.
• Maintain and produce technical documentation for hardware updates and processes.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and cross-functional teams across the payload development lifecycle.

Skills

RF engineering

Lab RF measurements

RF test equipment

Altium PCB design

RF simulation ADS/HFSS/CST

RF fundamentals

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

• Title: RF Engineer, Radar Payload Team

• Location: Espoo, Finland

• Department: Spacecraft Hardware

• Reports to: Radar Payload Team Leadd

• Employment type: Permanent

• Workplace model: Hybrid / Office

• Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO)

Why this role matters:

As 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.

Who We Are

ICEYE 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.

As 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.

ICEYE 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.

Your day-to-day responsibilities

• Support maintenance, updates, and continuous improvement of existing RF hardware systems

• Assist in the design, simulation, and validation of RF circuits for X-band and above

• Perform hands‑on lab work including testing, debugging, root‑cause analysis, and tuning using RF test equipment

• Run EM and circuit simulations and correlate results with measurements

• Create, review, and update schematics and PCB layouts with RF‑critical design considerations

• Support verification activities including test plans, procedures, and validation of prototypes

• Maintain and produce technical documentation for hardware updates and processes

• Collaborate closely with senior engineers and cross‑functional teams across the payload development lifecycle

What we’re looking for

Must haves:

• 4+ years of experience in RF engineering with a focus on practical product development

• Hands‑on experience performing RF measurements and troubleshooting in lab environments

• Experience with RF test equipment such as VNA, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators

• Experience with PCB design tools such as Altium and understanding of RF layout best practices

• Familiarity with RF simulation tools such as ADS and 3D EM tools such as HFSS or CST

• Solid understanding of RF fundamentals including linearity, noise figure, phase noise, and filtering

• Ability to collaborate effectively within cross‑functional engineering teams

Nice to haves:

• Experience with Python for analysis or automation

• Experience with radar payloads, spaceborne RF systems, or aerospace hardware

• Experience with high‑power RF or low‑noise receiver design

• Familiarity with qualification standards such as ECSS or MIL and environmental testing

Application Process

• Recruiter screening

• Hiring manager interview

• Technical task

• Technical panel interview

• Final interview

Working at ICEYE

At 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.

How We Work (Our Values)

Make 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.

• Be curious: Go deep, ask questions, listen carefully, and think critically. Understand the why behind decisions.

• See the big picture: Stay close to what’s happening across the company so you can make better decisions. Consider how your work affects others.

• Drive effective teamwork: Create psychological safety, invite different perspectives, and build inclusive teams. There are no bad questions.

• Act as one team: We win together. We match tasks to the right owner and stay agile as priorities shift.

• Have fun: What we do matters and it should be enjoyable. Celebrate progress, take pride in results, and share the wins.

Benefits

Our 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.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We 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.

We’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.