Cleared Solutions Engineer

ICEYE US-SkyFi; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Flexible time off

Extra fun perks

Job summary

ICEYE US-SkyFi in Herndon, Virginia is seeking a SAR Solutions Engineer to enhance our Technical Sales Team. This role focuses on defining tailored technical solutions for complex government tenders, requiring strong communication and technical writing skills.

The ideal candidate will have a background in radar technology and engineering, with at least 3 years of experience. You will collaborate with diverse teams, providing critical technical insights while developing business proposals. Join us to leverage advanced satellite technology to impact global challenges.

Qualifications

• Must be US citizen with an active TS/SCI clearance.
• 3+ years experience in a sale-engineering role or similar.
• Strong SAR data product and RADAR technology knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored technical and product support to various teams.
• Collaborate with technical teams to understand and explain capabilities.
• Develop new business proposals for data and capability deliveries.

Skills

Technical writing experience

Client-facing interpersonal skills

Project management expertise

Proficiency with data analysis libraries

Education

Engineering or science degree

Tools

Python

ArcPro

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

At ICEYE, we design, build and operate the largest fleet of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellites in the world. Using advanced technology, our constellation collects topographical data about any location on Earth, day or night, through any weather conditions.

We are on a mission to improve the quality of data, the quality of decisions, and the quality of life on earth. Our growing satellite constellation provides access to timely and reliable radar imagery, day and night, in any weather, to help the environment, advance global infrastructure, manage natural resources, and resolve security and intelligence challenges. Our team is a tight-knit group of driven innovators that strive for excellence; we don't listen to those who say it can't be done, we do it!

Our journey is just beginning. Join us.

Role Description

We are looking for a SAR Solutions Engineer, with an active TS/SCI clearance, to join our Technical Sales Team. In this role you will enable ICEYE to win strategic opportunities by defining and leading tailored technical solutions, with a focus on complex government tenders.

As a SAR Solutions Engineer you will provide critical technical insight, analysis and guidance in collaboration with sales account managers, proposal managers, marketing and the broader ICEYE engineering, operations and product teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored technical and product support to Sales, Marketing and Government Affairs teams
• Support on‑site customer visits to locations requiring SCIF access in support of our strategic government customers
• Collaborate with ICEYE technical teams to understand, synergize, and explain our current and future capabilities and processes
• Develop technical solutions using a broad range of tools and processes to include ArcPro, Socet GXP, Python, and other SAR related tools
• Understand the science behind ICEYE's proprietary SAR satellites (basic instrument performance) + data products (data specifications + calibration techniques)
• Clarify the complexity of SAR technology, products and services in meaningful terms to customers
• Partner with ICEYE sales to define products and solutions that meet our customers’ needs, ensure bilateral understanding of key requirements
• Develop new business proposals for data, capability, and system deliveries and the coordination of this activity with the respective stakeholders
• Structure proposal responses from multiple inputs – including sales strategy and RFP requirements

Requirements

• Must be US citizen with an active TS/SCI clearance
• 3+ years experience in a sale‑engineering role or operated in a similar capacity
• 3+ years technical writing experience to include industry‑standard technical proposal writing processes (i.e. Shipley)
• Solid SAR data product and RADAR technology knowledge
• Ability to synthesize technical requirements from sales & Customers into a coherent technical solution
• High attention to technical details with the ability to write directly and succinctly
• SAR data products and RADAR technology knowledge
• Strong client-facing interpersonal skills, including a good temperament
• Advanced verbal and written communications skills (technical fluency in English required).
• Project management expertise across multiple, ongoing tasks requiring cross‑functional, multi‑time zone coordination
• Intrinsic self‑motivation in highly disparate environments juggling multiple assignments.
• Background in advanced scripting for system administration, data ingestion, or automated reporting
• Experience with APIs
• Experience with cloud‑native architectures
• Proficiency with data analysis libraries and frameworks (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, Jupyter Notebooks) and visualization tools (e.g., Matplotlib, Tableau, Power BI)

Preferred Skills and Experience

• General experience with digital signal processing and engineering physics
• Engineering or science degree ideally paired with a research background
• Experience or familiarity with GEOINT concepts

Pay Range and Compensation Package

• The estimated base salary range for this role is $115,000 - $125,000 depending on experience
• Other benefits include health coverage, flexible time off – plus extra fun perks!

Physical Requirements

This position primarily works in an office environment. It requires the ability to sit or stand for long periods of time and frequent walking. Daily use of a computer, phone, office equipment and other computing and digital devices is required. May be required to stand for extended periods when facilitating meetings or walking in the facilities. Some local travel may be necessary, so the ability to travel by plane, operate a motor vehicle and maintain a valid Driver’s license and/or effectively navigate public transportation is required. While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee must be able to read and respond to interoffice communications as well as effectively participate in meetings. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to lift up to 50 lbs., pull, push, carry, handle or feel. The employee is required to carry, handle items, reach with arms and hands, to stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk or hear. Mental demands may require prolonged concentration, reading comprehension, understanding and interpretation of concepts, ideas and philosophies. The physical demands of the position described herein are essential functions of the job and employees must be able to successfully perform these tasks for extended periods. Reasonable accommodations may be made for those individuals with real or perceived disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job described unless such accommodations would cause ICEYE US an undue burden.

EEO Statement

ICEYE US is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.