OBC & Comms AIT engineer at ICEYE (Espoo)
ICEYE· Espoo·
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ICEYE at a glance
ICEYE operates the world's largest synthetic aperture radar satellite constellation, selling all-weather, day-and-night Earth observation data and sovereign satellite systems to governments and businesses.
ICEYE designs, launches, and operates synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellites, the largest such constellation in the world. It sells the resulting all-weather, day-and-night Earth observation data and analytics to insurers, governments, and businesses, and sells complete sovereign satellite missions to nations that want to operate their own intelligence capability.
Over €1B (Series F, June 2026) raised · latest: Series F · €1B+ (€450M primary) · June 2026 · backed by General Atlantic, Solidium, Tesi, Varma
Summary
Hands-on technical role owning the assembly, integration, and testing of on-board computer and communications subsystems for spacecraft production. Requires deep expertise in complex electronics and SDR-based communications systems to drive troubleshooting and process improvements in a high-cadence environment.
Job description
Role Highlights:
- Title: OBC & Comms AIT engineer
- Department: Global Manufacturing Organization
- Reports to: AIT Engineering Team Lead
- Location: Espoo, Finland
- Type of Contract: Permanent
- Working model: On-site
- Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required)
About the role ICEYE is seeking an AIT Engineer to own the assembly, integration, and testing of on-board computer and communications subsystems at our Espoo headquarters. This is a hands-on technical role for an engineer with strong expertise in complex electronics and SDR-based communications systems, ready to contribute directly to spacecraft production and mission-critical troubleshooting in a fast-paced, high-cadence environment.
What you will do
- Serve as the primary technical point of contact for all OBC and Comms issues during manufacturing, integration, and testing
- Conduct hands-on inspection, verification, and assembly of OBC and Comms subsystems hardware
- Identify, contain, and drive root cause analysis of non-conformances; implement corrective actions and close feedback loops into design and production processes
- Contribute to OBC and Comms design reviews, production ramp-up planning, and DFM/DFT improvements
- Represent AIT Engineering across projects and disciplines, interfacing with design engineers, production leads, and other domain AIT engineers
- Apply system-level understanding to anticipate integration risks across subsystem interfaces and ensure mission success
- Produce and maintain technical documentation including test procedures, NCRs, and corrective action records
What you bring
Must have
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in the development, integration, testing, or production of complex electronics and communications systems
- Deep technical knowledge of electronics engineering and SDR-based communications systems, with system-level understanding across full hardware architectures
- Demonstrated experience in multidisciplinary engineering environments, including mentoring engineers and technicians and driving cross-functional collaboration
- Strong track record in DFM and DFT in high-reliability hardware environments
- Familiarity with integration, verification, configuration management, and production ramp-up processes in complex hardware industries
- Proactive, hands-on approach to problem-solving including structured root cause analysis
- Continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to drive reliability and repeatability as production volumes scale
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
- Strong written and spoken English communication skills
- Experience writing clear, traceable technical documentation
Nice to have
- Experience with issue tracking and configuration management tools
- Familiarity with Python or AI-assisted tools for productivity and test automation
- Rapid ability to structure and synthesize complex technical information and communicate conclusions clearly
- Resilience and sustained motivation in high-pressure production environments
- Transparency, humility, and an active growth mindset
Application Process
- Talent Acquisition Interview
- Hiring Manager General Interview
- Technical Interview (onsite or virtual), including a Technical Challenge
- Hiring Team + Director-level Interview
- Offer Decision
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, well-being, 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 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
- Time for self-development, research, training, conferences, or certification schemes
- Health insurance
- Creative, inspiring and collaborative office
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. 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
Why work at ICEYE
- Mission-driven impact: Employees work on challenges that matter — enabling faster disaster response, protecting communities, and strengthening national security.
- Fast-paced ownership culture: “At ICEYE, you take ownership early. You move fast, solve hard problems, and work alongside driven experts who care deeply about impact.” — ICEYE Careers page.
- Multicultural & diverse: Colleagues from over 45 (or 75) nationalities, creating a truly international “NewSpace” environment.
- Values-driven: Culture built on curiosity, collaboration, acting as one, seeing the big picture, driving effective teamwork, and having fun.
- Hybrid & remote flexibility: Many roles are hybrid (combining office time with remote work), and some are fully remote within specific countries or time zones. Exact setup depends on the role and team.
- Benefits:
- Occupational healthcare, occupational and accident insurance
- Time for self-development, research, training, conferences, or certification schemes
- Relocation support (flight tickets, accommodation, relocation agency)
- Yearly benefit budget (sport, transport, bike, wellness, lunch, etc.)
- Inspiring office spaces with silent workspaces for focus
- Growth & learning: Opportunity to work across engineering, software, data, product, and business roles — space/aerospace background not required for many positions as long as core skills are strong.
- Recruitment process: Transparent and structured — recruiter call, hiring manager deep-dive, technical task (for relevant roles), team collaboration conversation, leadership discussion, and offer. Relocation and visa support available for most roles.