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Senior Electronics Engineer

Hybrid in València·Full-time·Added 2 months ago

ICEYE

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Overview

Job details

  • Full-time hours

    Per the ad.

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    ICEYE doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Work on-site in València

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 7+ years of experience

    Senior-level role.

  • University degree

    “BSc/MSc in Electronic Engineering or related field.” — per the ad.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

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.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • 7-10+ years of hands-on experience in electronics engineering, with a strong specialization in analog electronics design.

  • BSc/MSc in Electronic Engineering or related field.

  • Proven track record designing low-noise power supplies, timing circuits, and analog signal chains at a senior/expert level.

  • Significant experience in the space, defense, or avionics industry, having worked on flight or mission-critical hardware.

  • Strong command of EMI/EMC principles and best practices for noise mitigation.

  • Demonstrated ability to lead complex analog design efforts and mentor junior engineers.

Nice to have

  • Hands-on experience with space hardware or environmental testing (vibration, thermal, radiation).

  • Deep understanding of high-speed signals and associated design constraints.

  • Solid understanding of RF concepts and the interactions between digital, analog, and RF circuitry.

  • Experience with PCB design tools such as Altium, KiCad, or similar.

  • Experience working with microcontroller firmware or embedded systems.

  • Knowledge of root-cause analysis techniques for complex hardware issues.

The role

We're looking for a Senior Electronics Engineer to join our New Payload Team and help build the next generation of satellite hardware. In this role, you'll design, test, and maintain the electronic systems that power and control our payloads and avionics subsystems. You'll contribute across the entire product lifecycle, from early concepts and prototypes through integration, testing, and on-orbit performance.

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges, collaborating with experts across multiple disciplines, and having real ownership over hardware that flies in space.

What you'll do

  • Design board-level electronic systems for satellite units and RF boards, with a strong focus on power and control circuits using microcontrollers.

  • Perform rigorous testing and validation of the electronics you design, ensuring functionality, reliability, and compliance with mission requirements.

  • Create and maintain clear documentation, including schematics, PCB layouts, test plans, and procedures.

  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues during design, prototyping, manufacturing, and even in-orbit operations when needed.

  • Work closely with RF engineers, mechanical engineers, software developers, and other specialists to ensure seamless integration.

  • Contribute to continuous improvement of design practices, test coverage, and in-orbit performance monitoring.

Role highlights

  • Role: Senior Electronics Engineer

  • Department: Space Systems

  • Location: Valencia, Spain

  • Reports to: Engineering Manager, Space Systems

  • Working type: Hybrid

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

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.

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.

Hiring process

5 steps4 interviewsa task to doseveral weeks in all
  1. Apply

  2. Let's talk

    With Talent Attraction Team · Video call

    First video call about your experience, motivation and expectations, plus an intro to ICEYE and the role.

  3. Meet the hiring manager

    With a hiring manager

    Deep dive into the impact of your past work, how you solve problems and how you would contribute.

  4. Show us how you think

    Not every role

    Depending on the role, a technical assignment or case study.

  5. Meet the team

    With future teammates

    Conversation with future teammates about ways of working, communication and ICEYE values.

  6. Leadership conversation

    With leadership

    Final interview on strategic alignment, long-term impact and growth at ICEYE.

  7. Decision and offer

  • Most processes take several weeks from application to decision.
  • Early stages are by video; later stages may be on-site depending on role and location.
  • Every candidate receives feedback once a decision is made.

Hiring process

  • Talent Acquisition Interview

  • Hiring Manager Interview

  • Technical Interview (onsite or virtual), including a Technical Challenge

  • Hiring Team Interview

  • Offer Decision

About ICEYE

ICEYE is a Finnish space technology company that operates a constellation of synthetic-aperture radar (SAR) satellites, providing Earth observation data and analytics to commercial and government customers worldwide. The company is a pioneer in microsatellite technology, with a focus on persistent monitoring and rapid revisit capabilities, and has grown into a globally recognized player in the satellite data industry.

ICEYE has a significant presence in Spain, with an office in Madrid that supports its European operations, including engineering, production, and business development roles. The company's work culture is international and English-first, making it an attractive destination for international professionals in aerospace, RF engineering, and satellite production. They offer a dynamic environment where engineers work on cutting-edge space technology, from satellite manufacturing to data analytics, with a strong emphasis on innovation and hands-on technical work.

Industry
Satellite Imaging
Founded
2012
Employees
500–1,000
Headquarters
Espoo, Finland
In Spain
Madrid
Website
iceye.com

Good to know if you are moving

  • ICEYE's official working language is English, making it accessible for international professionals without Finnish language skills.
  • The company offers relocation support and a multicultural, fast-paced environment typical of a scale-up.
  • Spain is a key hub for ICEYE's European operations, with roles in engineering, production, and business development.
  • The Madrid office works on cutting-edge space technology, including satellite manufacturing and RF systems.
  • ICEYE provides a flexible and modern work environment with opportunities to work on full lifecycle satellite missions.

In their own words

About the company & team

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. ICEYE operates internationally with offices in Finland, Poland, Spain, Japan, the UAE, Greece, Germany, and the US. The company has more than 900 employees, inspired by the shared vision of improving life on Earth by becoming the global source of truth in Earth Observation.

Additional information

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.

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