AIT Engineer SAR

Role highlights:

AIT Engineer - SAR

Location: Japan

Department: Global Manufacturing Organization

Reports to: Team Leader AIT Engineering

Employment type: Permanent

Workplace model: Office

Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO where required)

Why this role matters:

As a AIT Engineer - SAR youll help bring ICEYEs next generation SAR satellites into production. You will play a critical role in assembling integrating and testing satellites while ensuring designs transition smoothly into reliable repeatable manufacturing. Your work directly supports ICEYEs ability to scale its satellite constellation and deliver timely Earth observation data that strengthens global security disaster response and maritime awareness.

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 ICEYEs world-leading synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite technology as well as access to data from the worlds 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 ICEYEs 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 is headquartered in Finland and operates globally across Europe North America the Middle East and Asia-Pacific. We have more than 900 employees united by a shared vision: improving life on Earth by becoming the global source of truth in Earth Observation.

Your day-to-day responsibilities

• Execute hands-on satellite assembly integration and testing (AIT) activities for production satellites
• Act as a technical point of contact for subsystem integration ensuring manufacturability testability and configuration consistency across builds
• Perform system-level verification and validation including functional environmental and EMC testing
• Troubleshoot integration issues and collaborate with engineering production and quality teams to resolve anomalies and maintain build schedules

What were looking for

Must haves:

• 5 years of hands-on experience in satellite development integration testing or production environments
• Strong multidisciplinary engineering background with deep expertise in at least one domain such as mechanical electronics RF or software
• System-level understanding of complex hardware systems or satellite architectures
• Experience supporting integration verification production ramp-up and configuration management in high reliability hardware environments

Nice to haves:

• Experience in space industry AIT environments including satellite integration or spacecraft testing
• Background enabling design for manufacturing (DFM) and design for testability (DFT)
• Experience troubleshooting integration issues and performing root cause analysis in complex systems

Application Process

• Talent Acquisition Interview
• Hiring Manager General Interview
• Technical Interview (onsite or virtual) including a Technical Challenge
• Hiring Team / Leadership Interview

Working at ICEYE

At ICEYE youll join a diverse and highly engaged team united by the ambition to make the impossible possible. As a global scale-up we combine speed and ambition with the opportunity to take real ownership from day one. Your growth wellbeing and success are a priority with continuous professional development training opportunities and a culture where collaboration is how we win.

How We Work (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 whats 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.

Our benefits are designed to support your health and wellbeing at work and beyond. We keep improving them based on employee feedback and offerings vary by location. Talent Acquisition will confirm what applies for this role and location during the process.

Our Commitment to 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.

Were 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 and we will 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 .

Required Experience:

IC