Sales Engineer

ICEYE; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ICEYE is seeking a Sales Engineer to support the technical sales process for SAR data products within the Data line of business. This role emphasizes learning, customer engagement, and hands-on problem solving in a hybrid work setting.

You will collaborate with Sales and Product teams, contribute to demonstrations, and help develop tailored solutions while expanding your technical and commercial acumen toward a senior Sales Engineer track.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a technical or customer-facing role.
• Foundational understanding of remote sensing, geospatial tech, or engineering principles.
• Interest in satellite imagery and data-driven decision-making.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Sales to understand customer requirements and tailor technical solutions.
• Translate customer needs into technical deliverables with guidance from seniors.
• Support technical presentations, demos, and bids for customers.
• Maintain technical documentation and product specifications; assist with bids and proposals.

Skills

Remote sensing

Geospatial tech

Data analysis

Communication

Automation / AI tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Remote Sensing or related field

Tools

Git

Confluence

Jira

Python

Job description

Role Highlights

• Sales Engineer
• Location: EU
• Department: Data
• Reports to: Earth Observation Application Lead
• Employment type: Permanent
• Workplace model: Hybrid
• Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required)

Why This Role Matters

As a Sales Engineer within ICEYE Data line of business, you will play a key role in supporting the technical sales process for our SAR data products. This position is ideal for someone earlier in their career who is eager to develop technical expertise, gain experience in customer engagement, and contribute to innovative Earth observation solutions.

You will work alongside our existing Sales Engineers, and the broader Sales and Product teams. This is a hands‑on learning opportunity that combines technical problem‑solving, communication, and sales support.

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.

Your Day-to-day Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Sales team to gather and understand customer requirements and assist in developing tailored technical solutions.
• Learn to interpret customer needs and translate them into technical deliverables with guidance from senior colleagues.
• Support the preparation and delivery of technical presentations, demonstrations, and bids and proposals for customers.
• Assist in maintaining technical documentation, product specifications, and authoring bids and proposal materials.
• Use AI tools for research, data analysis, presentation preparation, and workflow automation to enhance productivity and accuracy.
• Participate in proof-of-concept activities, product evaluations, and solution testing.
• Stay current on ICEYE’s product offerings and the wider Earth observation and satellite data landscape.
• Continuously build your technical and commercial knowledge to grow into a more senior Sales Engineer role.

Must Haves

What we’re looking for

• 3+ years of experience in a technical or customer-facing role.
• Foundational understanding of remote sensing, geospatial technologies, or engineering principles, with a strong desire to deepen your expertise in these areas.
• Demonstrated interest in the operational use of satellite imagery and data-driven decision-making.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Clear and confident communication and cross collaboration skills.
• Eagerness to learn from colleagues and to develop presentation and technical sales skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly, manage multiple tasks, and thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
• Comfort using or willingness to embrace AI tools (for writing, presentation and analysis) to improve efficiency and creativity in daily work.
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Remote Sensing, Geography, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.

Nice To Haves

• Coding skills, preferably with Python
• Experience with APIs
• Experience with software management packages like Git, Confluence, Jira

Application Process

• TA Screen;
• Hiring Manager Interview;
• Practical Task;
• Final Interview with SVP.

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.

Read more about ICEYE and working with us at iceye.com.