Spacecraft Analysis Team Lead

ICEYE; Espoo; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

ICEYE invites a Spacecraft Analysis Team Lead to Espoo, Finland. You will lead a multidisciplinary group to design, verify, and optimize SAR spacecraft systems, from ground to on-orbit operations, driving reliability and performance improvements.

You’ll mentor engineers, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and support mission analysis and customer-facing program management. This role is office-based in Espoo with security screening requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team of 3–8 engineers in R&D.
• Hands-on experience with satellite systems, RF systems, or remote sensing from concept to operation.
• Strong knowledge of spacecraft subsystems (power, thermal, avionics, propulsion).

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor a multidisciplinary team to design, develop, and verify SAR spacecraft.
• Lead initiatives to enhance reliability and performance for on-orbit operations.
• Analyze, model, and optimize performance of integrated SAR satellite systems.
• Support launch, early operations and commissioning activities.

Skills

Spacecraft systems

Systems engineering

Python

STK

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field

Tools

None

Job description

Role highlights:

• Spacecraft Analysis Team Lead

• Location: Espoo, Finland

• Reports to: Director of SAR Spacecraft Hardware domain

• Employment type: Permanent

• Workplace model: Office

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

Who We Are

ICEYE 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.

ICEYE 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.

ICEYE-built constellations serve customers in defence and intelligence, environmental monitoring, insurance and emergency management. We enable fast decisions that contribute to a safer future.

Founded and headquartered in Finland, ICEYE operates globally with over 1000 employees across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific.

Why You Should Join Our Mission

Make a Real Impact

Contribute to developing next-generation SAR satellite constellations that address some of the planet’s most critical challenges.

Thrive in a Collaborative Environment

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.

Advance Your Career

Take ownership of impactful projects, see your work launched into space within months, and benefit from tailored resources for professional development, including training, conferences, and mentorship.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and inspire

• Manage and mentor a team of multidisciplinary engineers and cross-functional experts to design, develop, and verify cutting-edge SAR spacecraft.

• Mentor, coach, and develop engineering talent, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.

Drive technical excellence

• Analyze, model, and optimize the performance of integrated SAR satellite systems, both on the ground and in space.

• Support launch, early operations and commissioning activities, ensuring successful deployment and operation of the spacecraft.

• Perform mission analysis and develop flying rules to support system design.

• Lead initiatives to enhance reliability and performance for on-orbit operations.

• Support customers and program management with mission analysis, system documentation and on-orbit validation and verification.

Qualification

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a related field.

Experience

• Relevant experience in spacecraft systems engineering or related field.

• Proven track record of leading a team of 3 to 8 R&D engineers directly reporting to you.

• Hands-on experience with satellite systems, RF systems, or remote sensing technologies from concept to operation.

Skills

• Strong understanding of spacecraft systems, and subsystems (e.g., power, thermal, avionics, propulsion).

• Experience in systems engineering processes, requirements management, and verification methodologies.

• Proficient in tools such as Python and STK.

• Excellent project management, organisational, and communication skills.

• Understanding SAR principles would be a plus

The mindset we are looking for

• You thrive in a fast-paced environment where iteration and speed are key, confidently making smart trade-offs between technical risks and rapid design cycles.

• You bring valuable experience from traditional space or industrial processes, but are eager to embrace modern, leaner methods.

• You approach problem-solving creatively, thinking beyond conventional solutions.

• You make confident decisions under pressure, often when navigating ambiguity or incomplete information.
  

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—we’ll do our best to help.