Senior Electronics Engineer

Role highlights: Role: Senior Electronics Engineer Department: Space Systems Location: Valencia, Spain Reports to: Engineering Manager, Space Systems Working type: Hybrid Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required) The Mission of the Senior Electronics Engineer We’re looking for a Senior Electronics Engineer to join our New Payload Team and help build the next generation of satellite hardware. In this role, you’ll design, test, and maintain the electronic systems that power and control our payloads and avionics subsystems. You’ll contribute across the entire product lifecycle, from early concepts and prototypes through integration, testing, and on-orbit performance. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges, collaborating with experts across multiple disciplines, and having real ownership over hardware that flies in space. Who are we? ICEYE delivers space-based ISR capabilities to governments and allied nations. ICEYE operates internationally with offices in multiple countries and has more than 900 employees. Day to day responsibilities: - Design board-level electronic systems for satellite units and RF boards, with a strong focus on power and control circuits using microcontrollers. - Perform rigorous testing and validation of the electronics you design, ensuring functionality, reliability, and compliance with mission requirements. - Create and maintain clear documentation, including schematics, PCB layouts, test plans, and procedures. - Troubleshoot and resolve issues during design, prototyping, manufacturing, and even in-orbit operations when needed. - Work closely with RF engineers, mechanical engineers, software developers, and other specialists to ensure seamless integration. - Contribute to continuous improvement of design practices, test coverage, and in-orbit performance monitoring. Requirements: Must have skills - 7–10+ years of hands-on experience in electronics engineering, with a strong specialization in analog electronics design. - BSc/MSc in Electronic Engineering or related field. - Proven track record designing low-noise power supplies, timing circuits, and analog signal chains at a senior/expert level. - Significant experience in the space, defense, or avionics industry, having worked on flight or mission-critical hardware. - Strong command of EMI/EMC principles and best practices for noise mitigation. - Demonstrated ability to lead complex analog design efforts and mentor junior engineers. Nice to have skills - Hands-on experience with space hardware or environmental testing (vibration, thermal, radiation). - Deep understanding of high-speed signals and associated design constraints. - Solid understanding of RF concepts and the interactions between digital, analog, and RF circuitry. - Experience with PCB design tools such as Altium, KiCad, or similar. - Experience working with microcontroller firmware or embedded systems. - Knowledge of root-cause analysis techniques for complex hardware issues. Application process - Talent Acquisition Interview - Hiring Manager Interview - Technical Interview (onsite or virtual), including a Technical Challenge - Hiring Team Interview - Offer Decision Working at ICEYE At ICEYE, you’ll 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 what’s 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. Benefits 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. We’re 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—we’ll do our best to help. Apply now to start your ICEYE journey, and help us continue to make the impossible possible together.

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