Senior System Engineer (ground Systems Hardware)

Senior System Engineer (Ground Systems Hardware)

Title: Senior System Engineer (Ground Systems Hardware)

Location: Finland

Type of Contract: Permanent

Who are we?

ICEYE is the global leader in synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite technology, revolutionizing Earth observation with real-time, all-weather, day-and-night imaging. As the owner and operator of the world's largest SAR satellite constellation, we provide critical insights that empower industries like maritime, disaster management, insurance, and finance to make informed decisions.

Headquartered in Finland, with a presence in five international locations, our diverse team of 600+ experts from nearly 60 countries shares a bold mission: to enhance life on Earth by delivering reliable, data-driven solutions. At ICEYE, we foster a culture of curiosity, innovation, and collaboration, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in space technology to solve the world's toughest challenges.

Why Join ICEYE?

At ICEYE, we're not just launching satellites, we're redefining what's possible with SAR technology. Join a team of passionate innovators solving real-world challenges and making a tangible impact. We foster a dynamic and inclusive environment where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your contributions truly matter. With continuous learning opportunities, cutting-edge projects, and collaboration with industry-leading experts, you'll have the chance to grow, innovate, and shape the future of Earth Observation.

Why You Will Love This Role?

You are an experienced and proactive Senior Systems Engineer who is excited by the Space industry and is eager to join ICEYE's Ground Systems Hardware Team. You are highly capable in the areas of design, specification, validation, and evolution of systems hardware, and will be working on hardware that drives ICEYE's ground systems. You are detail-oriented, while keeping an eye on the bigger picture, and are driven to match the performance, reliability, and scalability of our mission-critical hardware to our demanding requirements (which you will participate in crafting). You thrive in environments that are technical, demanding, and dynamic, where engineering velocity is the key driver for success.

What Will You Do In This Role?

1. System-level design, integration, and validation of ground hardware systems,
2. Define and maintain ground hardware specifications and physical/digital interface documentation(connectors, protocols, performance envelopes).
3. Conduct system and performance modeling, identifying design gaps and recommending roadmap improvements.
4. Own validation and acceptance testing, including bench setups, test plans, and final sign-off before delivery.
5. Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Systems Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations to ensure designs meet customer and business needs.
6. Ensure documentation accuracy, configuration control, and version management for all hardware specifications.
7. Apply strong understanding of compute, power, and environmental systems to ensure reliability and maintainability in operational deployments.
8. Participate in continuous improvement of system integration and testing processes to enhance quality and repeatability.