Senior SAR Engineer job opportunity at ICEYE.



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ICEYE Senior SAR Engineer
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Job Title: Senior SAR Engineer Department: SAR Engineering Sub Department : SAR Image Processing Team: SAR Location: Espoo, Finland Hiring Manager: Senior Director - SAR Engineering : Darren Muff Type of employment: Permanent , Hybrid (3 days in the office)  Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO) The Mission of the Senior SAR Engineer As a Senior SAR Engineer at ICEYE, your mission is to transform raw radar signals into some of the world’s finest-resolution and most advanced SAR imagery. You will work at the intersection of physics, signal processing, and computer science, taking advantage of our large and rapidly growing satellite constellation to push the boundaries of space-based radar sensing. Who We Are 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. Designed for dual use, the platform also serves civil protection and commercial users for natural-catastrophe intelligence, insurance, maritime monitoring (including oil-spill detection), and finance, contributing to global security and community resilience. ICEYE operates internationally with offices in Finland, Poland, Spain, Japan, the UAE, Greece, 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. Expected Outcomes & Competencies Role responsibilities:  Lead the design and development of advanced SAR signal processing technologies, delivering operational, high-performance imaging capabilities that meaningfully differentiate ICEYE’s constellation. Own complex engineering initiatives end-to-end, providing technical leadership to a small team of engineers and collaborating closely with Orbit & Attitude Control, FPGA and electronics, radio, and flight software teams. Drive new collection capabilities from concept to deployment, ensuring solutions support ISR operations, product roadmaps, and customer needs in real-world operational environments. Core Expertise:  Strong background in physics, electronic engineering, or a closely related field. Deep understanding of Synthetic Aperture Radar signal processing, including hands-on experience developing SAR image formation processors. Strong Supporting Experience:  Ability to rapidly prototype new signal processing ideas using high-level languages such as Python. Experience translating concepts and prototypes into low-level, production-quality code suitable for large-scale operational systems (e.g. C, C++, Rust, Go). Experience working in containerized environments, including Docker. Broad technical capability across multiple domains, including: Computer science Physics (orbits, radar, SAR) Electronic engineering (FPGAs, antennas) We recognize that strong candidates may not tick every box ,if you bring deep SAR expertise and the ability to learn quickly, we encourage you to apply In addition to the requirements above, we evaluate candidates on these key qualities throughout the hiring process: Intellectual Firepower: Rapidly comprehends, structures and synthesizes complex information, draws accurate conclusions, and communicates them with clarity. Passion & Work Ethic: Brings sustained motivation, resilience, and high personal standards to every challenge. Ownership & Action : Assumes full accountability for outcomes, acting decisively, and ensuring commitments are delivered. Team Player : Works collaboratively across teams, contributing to shared success, and engaging in constructive debate. Integrity & Growth Mindset : Operates with transparency and humility, learns from setbacks, and actively seeks opportunities to grow. What We Offer at ICEYE At ICEYE, you will join a diverse and highly engaged team united by the ambition to make the impossible possible. We know that we will succeed only through exceptional people in our team — which is why your growth, wellbeing, and success are a priority. As a global scale-up, we combine speed and ambition with the opportunity to take real ownership from day one. You will benefit from continuous professional development, training opportunities, and a culture that values collaboration, curiosity, and integrity. ICEYE is a place where your contributions have a visible impact, and where we celebrate success together. Interview Process Talent Attraction Partner Interview Hiring Manager Interview (60 mins) Take-Home Task (up to 3 days; designed to reflect real ICEYE problems and will respect  your time availability) Task Presentation to Technical Team ( 90mins) SVP Engineering Interview (60 mins)

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