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# Satellite Operator (Nights) at ICEYE US

- **Company:** ICEYE US
- **Location:** Irvine, CA
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-09-09
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-14
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/iceye-us-jobs/01638ac0-e3e7-4de9-828c-3b514bde4746

## Job description

Satellite Operator 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. Headquartered in Southern California (and with a new office in Herndon, VA), our customers are society’s heroes – intelligence professionals, warfighters, first responders, and scientific researchers. As a trusted mission partner, the United States and its allies depend on us for critical information when it matters most.

## Role Description

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Satellite Operator to join our innovative team. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in the operational success of our satellite missions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in satellite systems, a keen eye for detail, and a passion for ensuring the seamless functioning of space technologies.

Possible Shifts Night Shift: 10pm-6am (4 days on, 2 days off) *Occasional opportunity to provide coverage for other shifts due to team needs, at the Hiring Manager's discretion.

## Responsibilities

- Perform daily monitoring and commanding functions for the ICEYE satellites and supporting TT&C ground network operations
- Monitor all ICEYE satellites for proper operation, respond to satellite and network alarms, and coordinate troubleshooting activities
- Execute commands and procedures (nominal and anomalous) on all satellites
- Assist Engineers in spacecraft anomaly analysis and gather data to create and generate anomaly reports
- Perform daily checks on spacecraft performance trends; create reports and aid in initial analysis findings
- Create shift logs and aid in shift briefings
- Maintain Satellite Operations procedures
- Develop and Maintain Satellite Operations tools
- Own, Develop, and Support projects and/or inter-team initiatives

## Basic Required Qualifications

- A Bachelor’s degree in STEM (remote sensing, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or Computer Science) or higher
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Proficient in written and oral communication
- Ability to work a rotating schedule including holidays, weekends, and night shifts
- Ability to obtain a clearance

## Preferred Qualifications

- Experience in Satellite Operations
- Scripting or Python programming experience
- Familiarity with Linux OS and commercial cloud (AWS/GCP/Azure)

Pay Range and Compensation Package

- The estimated base salary range for this role is $70k - $80k depending on experience
- Other benefits include health coverage, flexible PTO, a friendly work environment, 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.

## About ICEYE US

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: ICEYE US delivers synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite imagery and space systems to U.S. government agencies, allies, and commercial partners for persistent monitoring, national security, disaster response, and environmental intelligence.
- **Entity Type**: Private (US subsidiary of ICEYE Oy, a venture-backed Finnish parent company)
- **Headquarters**: Irvine, California, United States
- **Founded**: Not publicly available (parent company ICEYE founded in 2014)
- **Founders**: Not publicly available (parent company founders include Rafal Modrzewski)

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Defense and national security, space-based earth observation, geospatial intelligence, environmental monitoring, disaster response
- **Target customers**: U.S. government agencies (including DoD and intelligence community), allied governments, defense contractors, commercial enterprises
- **Mission statement**: “Improve life on Earth by delivering truth from space” — with a focus on “relentless readiness for national, economic, and environmental security”

## Products & Services
- **SAR Data Products**: Synthetic Aperture Radar imagery in Dwell (25 cm resolution), Spot (50 cm), Strip (3 m), and Scan (15 m) modes. Accessible through the world’s largest commercial SAR constellation, enabling day/night, all-weather imaging with rapid revisit times.
- **Space Systems**: Vertically integrated design, build, and operation of miniaturized SAR satellites; flight-proven platforms available for partner missions.
- **Solutions for National Security**: Persistent monitoring for maritime awareness, border security, counter-trafficking, infrastructure surveillance, and tactical intelligence.
- **Solutions for Economic Security**: Supply chain monitoring, port security, resource management, illegal fishing detection.
- **Solutions for Environmental Security**: Climate research, disaster response, Arctic monitoring, environmental impact assessment.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (parent company ICEYE was valued at over $1.8B in its 2024 Series D, but ICEYE US is a subsidiary)
- **Key Metric**: Headcount of 63 employees (+59.2% year-over-year as of mid-2026); parent company operates a fleet of 50+ satellites
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Parent company investors include Seraphim Space, True Ventures, and others. Key U.S. partner/customer: National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) under the Strategic Commercial Enhancements Program.
- **Growth Signals**: 207.6% yearly growth in LinkedIn followers; 400% quarterly increase in job postings; appointment of Ann Stevens as CEO (June 2026); NRO contract win

## Competitive Advantages
- Operates the **world’s largest commercial SAR satellite constellation**, providing unmatched revisit and coverage.
- **25 cm resolution** from a small satellite platform — the industry’s highest fidelity commercial SAR product.
- **All-weather, day/night** persistent monitoring capability — cloud, smoke, and darkness do not hinder data collection.
- **U.S. soil** design, build, launch, and operations (Irvine, CA) — critical for national security customers.
- **Vertical integration** of satellite production and ground systems enables rapid iteration and cost efficiency.
- **AI integration** for automated analysis and faster decision-making.

## Strategic Focus
- Deepening partnerships with U.S. defense and intelligence agencies, as evidenced by the NRO contract and CEO appointment of a national security veteran.
- Expanding the constellation to increase revisit frequency and resolution capabilities.
- Enhancing AI-driven analytics and real-time data dissemination to shorten the “observe to action” cycle.
- Growing the U.S. workforce and strengthening Southern California’s defense-tech ecosystem.

## Why Work Here
- **Mission-driven culture**: Direct impact on national security, disaster response, and environmental resilience — “your work benefits humanity.”
- **Benefits**: 401k matching, up to 12 weeks paid parental leave, industry-leading medical/dental/vision including HSA, unlimited PTO, flexible work arrangements and commuter benefits.
- **Growth**: Rapid headcount growth (+59% YoY) and expanding contract portfolio provide career advancement opportunities.
- **Culture values**: “Act as one,” “Help others,” “Drive effective teamwork,” “Have fun” — collaborative, resourceful, and high-trust environment.
- **Work policy**: Flexible work arrangements available (hybrid likely; specific remote policy not detailed).
- **Engineering culture**: Hands-on work with advanced satellite and radar technology, software-defined architecture, and AI — pushing the boundaries of space-based monitoring.

## Sources
1. [iceye.us - Company Overview](https://iceye.us/)
2. [iceye.us - Careers page](https://iceye.us/join-us)
3. [iceye.us - Who We Are](https://iceye.us/who-we-are)
4. [iceye.us - What We Do](https://iceye.us/what-we-do)
5. [linkedin.com - ICEYE US Company Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/company/iceyeus)

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