Operations Systems Engineer (Spectrum)

ICEYE; Warszawa; Hybrid; PLN 201,000 - 268,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Polish language lessons

Healthcare & life insurance

Annual benefit budget

Job summary

ICEYE is seeking an Operations Systems Engineer (Spectrum) to keep the ground station network operating reliably and to drive RF interference and spectrum analysis efforts. You will join a small, autonomous operations team responsible for the RF analysis pipeline, supporting international frequency coordination and station integration.

The role focuses on live operational challenges, with hybrid work in Warsaw and collaboration with engineering management and ground stations teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in operational engineering role in ground stations, satellite ops, or telecoms.
• Hands-on RF interference analyses and simulations.
• Ability to perform RF link budget calculations and interpret interference results.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor ICEYE ground station network.
• Lead RF interference and spectrum analysis tasks for operations.
• Integrate new stations and support LEOP preparations.

Skills

RF interference analyses

Spectrum analysis

RF link budget calculations

Antenna theory

Autonomy in ops

Job description

• Operations Systems Engineer (Spectrum)


• Fleet Control and Communications - Engineering


• Warsaw, Poland


• Reports to: Engineering Manager, CONNECT & Ground stations


• Permanent


• Hybrid, 3 days a week at the office


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

The Mission of the Operations Systems Engineer

Keep ICEYE's constellation operating at scale across its global ground station network, with a focus on RF interference analysis.

You’ll be working in the small operations systems engineering team responsible for ICEYE's ground station network, owning a specialist work stream that does not yet exist internally: RF interference and Spectrum analysis to support ICEYE's ground station operations and international frequency coordination efforts. The pace is operational, the problems are live, and the capability you build will directly support our scaling. As part of the team you participate in solving ground station and antenna related problems, integrate new stations and help with LEOP (Launch Early Orbit Phase) preparations.

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 operates internationally with offices in Finland, Poland, Spain, Japan, the UAE, Greece, and the US. The company has more than 900 employees, inspired by the shared vision of improving life on Earth by becoming the global source of truth in Earth Observation.

Expected Outcomes and Requirements

Outcomes:

• The ground station network is reliably operated and monitored, with contact quality maintained across all active sites


• Active and upcoming frequency coordination filings are supported by appropriate RF analysis and modeling


• An internal spectrum analysis pipeline is built and validated, reducing manual effort across ground station operations over time


• Spectrum knowledge is documented and progressively shared across the team, reducing single‑person dependency

Role‑specific Competences

• Experience in an operational engineering role in a ground station, satellite operations, or telecommunications environment


• Hands‑on experience in RF interference analyses and simulations


• Ability to perform RF link budget calculations and interpret interference analysis results


• Working knowledge of antenna theory fundamentals


• Comfortable operating with high autonomy, in a team with an operational rather than R&D character


• Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate technical spectrum topics for non‑specialist colleagues and stakeholders

Key Competences

In addition to the requirements above, we evaluate candidates on these key qualities throughout the hiring process:

Intellectual Firepower: Rapidly comprehends, structures and synthesizes complex information, draws accurate conclusions, and communicates them with clarity.

Passion and Work Ethic: Brings sustained motivation, resilience, and high personal standards to every challenge.

Ownership and Action: Assumes full accountability for outcomes, acting decisively, and ensuring commitments are delivered.

Team Player: Works collaboratively across teams, contributing to shared success, and engaging in constructive debate.

Integrity and Growth Mindset: Operates with transparency and humility, learns from setbacks, and actively seeks opportunities to grow.

Application Process

• Talent Attraction Partner Screen


• Hiring manager Interview


• Technical interview with the engineering team


• Values and Culture Fit interview

What We Offer at ICEYE

At ICEYE, you will join a diverse and highly engaged team united by the ambition to make the impossible possible. We know that we will succeed only through exceptional people in our team — which is why your growth, wellbeing, and success are a priority.

As a global scale‑up, we combine speed and ambition with the opportunity to take real ownership from day one. You will benefit from continuous professional development, training opportunities, and a culture that values collaboration, curiosity, and integrity. ICEYE is a place where your contributions have a visible impact, and where we celebrate success together.

Benefits

• A job that matters in a dynamic Defence Technology and Earth Observation environment with a scale‑up approach


• An independent role with a supportive and diverse work environment


• A yearly benefit budget to spend as you wish (MyBenefit i.e. on sport, transport, wellness, lunch, tourism, etc.)


• Relocation support (i.e. flight tickets, accommodation, relocation agency support etc.)


• Time for self-development, research, training, conferences, or certification schemes


• Polish language lessons


• Occupational and private healthcare and life insurance


• Inspiring and collaborating offices and silent workspaces enable you to focus

Base salary range for this position is 18 000 - 24 0000 PLN per month (gross) contingent on your experience level, and will be negotiated individually.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At ICEYE, we believe that diversity isn't just a buzzword – it's our greatest asset.

We're committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every voice is not only heard but celebrated. We know that diverse perspectives breed innovation and creativity, which is why we actively seek out individuals from all walks of life, backgrounds, and experiences.

Whatever your background, we want you to bring your authentic self to the table. Join us and be part of a team where differences are not only embraced but cherished, because together, we're stronger.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those who may need workplace adjustments. If you require any specific accommodations or assistance during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know.