Staff Electronics Engineer - Avionics
Iceye · Espoo, Finland · 5mo ago
Title: Staff Electronics Engineering
Location: Espoo, Finland
Department: Avionics
Reports to: Avionics Team Lead
Employment type: Permanent
Workplace model: Hybrid
Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO)
Why this role matters:
As a Staff Electronics Engineer - Avionics, you’ll define and drive the technical direction of ICEYE’s spacecraft electronics, owning mission-critical systems end-to-end while shaping how we design, scale, and deliver high-reliability satellite hardware.
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
Lead the design, development, validation, and qualification of high-reliability mixed-signal electronics for satellite systems
Own critical avionics systems end-to-end, from concept through design, testing, and in-orbit support
Drive technical direction, engineering standards, and best practices across hardware teams
Coordinate complex, cross-functional development projects across engineering disciplines
Use data, testing, and industry insights to guide architectural decisions and improve system performance
Anticipate future platform needs and define scalable hardware and development approaches
Perform hands-on lab work, including bring-up, debugging, root-cause analysis, and validation
Mentor engineers and elevate engineering capability across the organization
What are we looking for
Must haves:
10+ years of experience in electronics engineering in fast-paced or mission-critical environments
Proven experience leading complex, cross-functional hardware projects with broad organizational impact
Strong expertise in board-level design, including schematics, PCB layout, simulation, bring-up, and validation
Strong hands-on experience with laboratory and system-level measurements using advanced test equipment
Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex system-level issues using data-driven approaches
Ability to guide architectural decisions and balance performance, reliability, cost, and manufacturability
Strong communication skills in English with ability to influence both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Ability to work independently while mentoring and supporting other engineers
Nice to haves:
Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
Experience with Python and scripting in Linux environments
Experience in aerospace or other high-reliability industries
Understanding of on-orbit challenges such as radiation, thermal behavior, and continuous operation
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.
Apply now to start your ICEYE journey and help us continue to make the impossible possible together. Read more about ICEYE and working with us at iceye.com.