Senior Radio Frequency Engineer Verified today
The Role
As Senior RF Engineer, you will be at the heart of designing and advancing the next generation of ICEYE's SAR satellites. Working closely with cross-functional engineering teams, you will own the design, testing, and continuous improvement of satellite RF and microwave hardware, from PCB design and component selection to link budget analysis and advanced measurements. When things go wrong, you will diagnose why, conducting root-cause analysis and providing hands-on technical support for an ever-expanding fleet of operational satellites in orbit.
About ICEYE
ICEYE delivers space-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities using synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite technology. The company operates the world's largest SAR satellite constellation, enabling partners to detect and respond to critical changes anywhere on Earth with unprecedented speed and accuracy. ICEYE operates internationally with more than 900 employees across offices in Finland, Poland, Spain, Japan, the UAE, Greece, Germany, and the US.
Your Day to Day
- Design and test satellite RF hardware, tackling challenges inherent in new space engineering.
- Work with engineers across domains to design new generation satellites and drive continuous improvements.
- Design both passive and active microwave systems.
- Provide technical support for the expanding fleet of satellites.
- Conduct advanced measurements using common measurement equipment.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Radio, RF, Communications, Signal, or Electrical Engineering.
- 5 years or more of experience in RF and microwave engineering, including PCB board design, link budget, and component selection.
- Proficiency with common measurement equipment and ability to conduct advanced measurements.
- Strong problem-solving and debugging skills, capable of tackling unconventional problems.
- Ability to perform root-cause analysis on failures.
- Fluent English (written and spoken).
- Ability to work independently and as a collaborative team player.
- Experience driving projects from the technical side, working with people from different domains.
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
- Willingness to be involved in the whole life cycle of the satellite.
Nice to Have
- Prior experience in aerospace systems.
- Prior experience with high frequency systems (5+ GHz).
- Project management capability.
- Experience with Altium, CST, or Python.
Details
- Department: Space Systems
- Reports to: Engineering Manager, Space Systems
- Location: Valencia, Spain
- Working type: Hybrid
- Employment is subject to applicable security screening (including SUPO, where required).