Satellite RF Senior Technician

The role

You will operate an Anechoic Chamber to perform RF payload verification and antenna characterization. You will use high-frequency instrumentation to validate SAR radar performance on the Valencia production line.

What you will do

• Prepare, mount, and operate satellites inside the Anechoic Chamber for RF payload testing and antenna characterization.
• Set up and operate high-frequency RF instrumentation.
• Execute manual and automated RF test scripts.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot RF path, signal integrity, and payload subsystem anomalies.
• Document test outcomes, maintain calibration records, and generate non-conformance reports in Jira.
• Operate mechanical and electrical ground support equipment.
• Assist in managing activities related to satellite launch campaigns.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of work performed.
• Collaborate with RF engineering and production teams.

Required qualifications

• University degree in RF Engineering, Telecommunications, Electronics, Applied Physics, or similar, or equivalent hands-on experience in a related role.
• 4+ years of hands-on experience with RF lab instrumentation.
• Practical experience executing RF tests, Anechoic Chamber operation, and RF cabling/setup debugging.
• Solid understanding of RF fundamentals, radar or communications payloads, gain, phase, frequency response, and interference.
• Basic proficiency in a Linux environment and running Python or Shell scripts.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficient in English, both written and spoken.

Nice to have

• Background in synthetic aperture radar (SAR), space hardware, or defense electronics.
• Knowledge of antenna alignment and chamber calibration.
• Advanced Python scripting, ICEYE-specific test frameworks, and satellite bus specifics.
• Experience using Atlassian Cloud (Jira, Confluence).

Before you apply

• Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required).
• Technical Interview, including a Technical Challenge.

About the company

ICEYE is the world leader in sovereign intelligence from space, owning the world's largest and most advanced SAR satellite constellation. Founded and headquartered in Finland, ICEYE operates globally with over 1000 employees.