RF AIT Engineer

Role highlights:

Title: RF AIT Engineer

Department: Global Manufacturing Organisation

Reports to: Head of MAITE Spain

Location: Valencia, Spain

Type of Contract: Permanent

Working model: On-site

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

Why this role matters:

As an RF AIT Engineer, you play a vital role in ensuring the signal integrity and link performance of ICEYE's satellite constellation. You will lead the technical integration and validation of high-frequency communication and radar systems, executing RF verification campaigns, integrating RF hardware with satellite subsystems, and acting as the primary technical contact for RF-related issues on the production floor. Every spacecraft that leaves Valencia depends on your expertise to meet ICEYE's standards for mission success.

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

Execute assembly, integration, and testing of complex RF subsystems including transmitters, antennas, and RF modules

Perform system-level RF validation campaigns focusing on antenna patterns, signal integrity, and link budget verification

Lead the integration of RF hardware with other satellite subsystems (avionics, power, thermal), ensuring seamless interoperability and system health

Develop and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks in Python to enhance efficiency and coverage across RF functional and environmental test campaigns

Act as the primary technical contact for RF-related integration issues, performing root cause analysis and coordinating with engineering teams to resolve anomalies

Review, update, and validate RF-specific work instructions, travelers, and test procedures to ensure clarity and manufacturability

Support production readiness and design reviews (PRR, CDR) by providing feedback on RF testability, hardware-in-the-loop requirements, and system configuration

What we’re looking for

Must haves:

5+ years of hands-on experience in the integration, testing, or production of complex RF or microwave systems

Demonstrated proficiency with high-end RF test equipment including Vector Network Analyzers (VNA) and Spectrum Analyzers

Strong proficiency in Python scripting and automation for test development and data analysis

Proven experience in multidisciplinary engineering environments with a focus on system-level validation

Deep technical understanding of satellite communication subsystems and RF payload interfaces

Systems engineering mindset - able to anticipate integration risks and connect RF performance with broader mission operations

Proficient English (written and spoken) for cross-functional collaboration

Nice to haves:

Track record of enabling design-for-testability (DFT) and design-for-manufacturing (DFM) for RF hardware

Experience with Atlassian Cloud tools (Jira, Confluence)

Lean and Six Sigma experience including 6S implementation

Ability to write or improve advanced Python test scripts beyond routine execution

Application Process

Talent Acquisition Interview

Hiring Manager General Interview

Technical Interview, including a Technical Challenge

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 - we’ll do our best to help.