Senior Electric Propulsion Engineer

The role

The Senior Electric Propulsion Engineer will own the maturation and qualification of the propulsion subsystem around the Hall Effect Thruster. This includes leading design trade-offs, running analytical modeling, operating ground test facilities, and managing supplier handoffs.

What you will do

• Lead design and performance trade-offs for the propulsion subsystem.
• Mature supporting hardware including FCU, feed/tank systems, PPUs, valves, and cabling.
• Run analytical modeling and simulation of propulsion system behavior.
• Set up and operate ground test facilities and testbeds.
• Plan and run functional, environmental and lifetime test campaigns.
• Work with vendors, research institutions and integrators on co-development and supply chain coordination.
• Define production-readiness criteria, test/inspection flows and supplier handoffs.
• Monitor in-flight propulsion performance.
• Lead anomaly investigations and corrective actions.
• Maintain test reports, technical rationale and qualification records.

Required qualifications

• Educational background in Aerospace Engineering, Plasma Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• At least 6 years of experience working with electric propulsion systems in design, test, or operation.
• Proven background in plasma physics, electric propulsion modeling, or space system engineering.
• Experience with designing or evaluating PPUs and power interfaces for propulsion systems.
• Experience using numerical tools for thermal, plasma, or fluid simulations (e.g. COMSOL, ANSYS, SPIS, MATLAB).
• Hands-on experience with laboratory plasma diagnostics, test setup and electrical test equipment.
• Experience designing or commissioning ground test facilities.
• Understanding of vacuum systems, contamination control and safe HV testing practices.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work across disciplines.

Nice to have

• Experience with qualification, flight-certification or qualification test campaigns for propulsion subsystems.
• Familiarity with high-voltage system design, thermal vacuum testing, lifetime/erosion testing and spacecraft contamination considerations.
• Proficiency with Python and Git for data analysis, tooling or automation.
• C/C++ experience to liaise with flight software teams.
• Experience managing suppliers, procurement and technical deliverables for critical spacecraft subsystems.

Benefits

• Continuous professional development
• Training opportunities

Before you apply

• Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required).
• Recruiter Interview (30 mins online)
• Hiring Manager Interview (30 mins online)
• Technical Interview (60 mins online)
• Technical Workshop (90 mins onsite)

About the company

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