ICEYE

Senior Electronics Test Engineer at ICEYE (Espoo, Finland)

ICEYE· Espoo, Finland·

Role details

Work type
Hybrid
Employment
Full-Time
Clearance
Required
Skills
Electronics testingTest automationR&D project leadershipTest development lifecyclesTest jig and fixture designMicrocontroller programmingPCB design tools (Altium or similar EDA)SPICE-based circuit simulationLab equipment operation (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators)Aerospace experienceSatellite systems experienceHigh-reliability industry experience
Benefits

Continuous Professional Development · Training Opportunities · Health And Wellbeing Support

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

Design and execute qualification test plans for satellite electronics, develop automated test systems, and mentor engineers to ensure reliable scaling of spacecraft manufacturing.

Job description

  • Title: Senior Electronics Test Engineer
  • Location: Espoo, Finland
  • Department: Test Engineering
  • Reports to: Test Engineering Team Lead
  • Employment type: Permanent
  • Workplace model: On-site / Hybrid
  • Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO)

Why this role matters: As a Senior Electronics Test Engineer, you’ll ensure new satellite technologies are fully qualified for production by designing and executing robust test strategies, enabling reliable scaling of ICEYE’s spacecraft manufacturing.

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

  • Design and execute qualification test plans and campaigns for power, digital, and mixed-signal electronics
  • Develop and maintain test procedures, documentation, and review materials for internal validation
  • Analyze test data, perform root-cause analysis, and communicate results to stakeholders
  • Design and develop test systems, including EGSE, fixtures, and automated test solutions
  • Collaborate with design engineers to improve product robustness and testability
  • Support production and AIT by ensuring test readiness and scalable testing approaches
  • Lead and coordinate testing activities, including mentoring less experienced engineers
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes, tools, and methodologies

What are we looking for Must haves:

  • BSc or MSc degree in Electronics Engineering or similar
  • 5+ years of experience in electronics testing, test automation, or related fields
  • Experience leading R&D or technical projects
  • Experience developing automated tests and managing full test development lifecycles
  • Experience designing test jigs and fixtures
  • Experience with microcontroller programming
  • Experience with PCB design tools such as Altium or similar EDA tools
  • Experience with SPICE-based circuit simulation
  • Hands-on experience testing custom electronics using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators
  • Strong problem-solving skills, including root-cause analysis of failures
  • Strong communication skills in English and ability to work in multicultural environments

Nice to haves:

  • Experience in aerospace, satellite systems, or other high-reliability industries
  • Experience with environmental testing such as thermal or vibration testing
  • Experience scaling test systems for production environments

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.

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.

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