Radio Frequency Engineer

About the Position

Join ICEYE as a Radio Frequency Engineer in Valencia, Spain, and contribute to the design and advancement of next-generation satellites.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with engineers from other domains to design a new generation of satellites and ensure continuous improvements.
• Design and test satellite RF hardware, tackling the challenges inherent in the new space engineering approach.
• Push the boundaries of what small sensing satellites can achieve.
• Design both passive and active microwave systems.
• Provide technical support for our expanding fleet of satellites.

Requirements

• Must have skills

  • Master's degree in Radio/RF/Communications/Signal/Electrical engineering.
  • 5 years + of experience in RF and microwave engineering (including PCB board design, link budget, component selection).
  • Familiar with common measurement equipment and skilled in advanced measurements.
  • Proficient problem-solving and debugging skills. Capability to tackle unconventional tasks and problems.
  • Ability to perform root-cause analysis on failures.
  • Ability to communicate clearly in English (written and spoken).
  • Ability to work independently, but also a cooperative team player.
  • Suits well in a multicultural environment.
  • Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
  • Willingness to be involved in the whole life cycle of the satellite.

• Nice to have skills

  • Prior experience in aerospace systems.
  • Prior experience with high frequency (5+ GHz) systems.
  • Capability to manage basic projects.
  • Prior experience in Altium, CST, Python.

Application Process

1. Talent Acquisition Interview
2. Technical Interview (onsite or virtual), including a Technical Challenge
3. Hiring Manager Interview
4. Final Interview
5. Offer Decision

We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity for professional growth and continuous development
• A diverse and inclusive work environment
• A chance to work on cutting-edge satellite technology

About the Company

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 1000 employees, inspired by the shared vision of improving life on Earth by becoming the global source of truth in Earth Observation.

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.

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-we’ll 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.