RF AIT Engineer

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Role highlights: - Title: RF AIT Engineer - Department: Global Manufacturing Organization - Reports to: Head of MAITE Japan - Location: Tokyo, Japan - Type of Contract: Permanent - Working model: On-site - Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required) Why this role matters: As an RF AIT Engineer, you own the RF/payload side of production at ICEYE end to end -- integration, debugging, continuous improvement, and adapting processes as new designs come through. You will lead unit-level and satellite-level verification and validation campaigns for communications and SAR payload systems, integrate RF hardware with satellite subsystems, and own anechoic chamber testing to ensure functional readiness. You will act as the primary technical contact for RF-related integration issues and drive continuous improvement across AIT methods, test efficiency, and build reliability --ensuring every spacecraft meets ICEYE's standards for mission success. Who We Are ICEYE is the world leader in sovereign intelligence from space. We deliver persistent monitoring capabilities to detect and respond to changes in any location on Earth. ICEYE owns the world's largest and most advanced SAR (synthetic aperture radar) satellite constellation. To our customers we provide intelligence with unmatched quality, latency and revisit times, in any weather, day or night. To governments who choose to operate their own constellation we provide this proven capability as a sovereign system. ICEYE-built constellations serve customers in defense and intelligence, environmental monitoring, insurance and emergency management. We enable fast decisions that contribute to a safer future. Founded and headquartered in Finland, ICEYE operates globally with over 1000 employees across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. Your day-to-day responsibilities - Execute unit-level and satellite-level verification and validation (V&V) campaigns, focusing on RF functional performance, communications link integrity, and SAR payload health - Lead the integration of RF hardware (comms, SAR payload) with satellite subsystems (avionics, power, thermal), ensuring seamless interoperability - Own anechoic chamber test campaigns end to end. That is, test planning, execution, data reduction, and pass/fail assessment against link budget and antenna pattern requirements - Develop and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks to enhance efficiency, repeatability, and coverage across functional and environmental test campaigns - Act as primary technical contact for RF-related integration issues, performing root cause analysis and coordinating with RF/comms/SAR payload engineering to resolve anomalies - Support production readiness and design reviews (PRR, CDR) by providing feedback on software testability, hardware-in-the-loop requirements, and system configuration - Contribute to and improve AIT documentation including RF test procedures, integration plans, and configuration records - Interface with Global AIT, RF/Comms/SAR Payload Engineering, and Mission Operations teams to ensure alignment on product standards and lessons learned - Drive continuous improvement initiatives in integration methods, test efficiency, and build reliability What we’re looking for Must haves: - 3+ years of hands-on experience in integration, testing, or production of complex systems, preferably in aerospace or high-reliability hardware industries - Deep technical understanding of satellite RF architectures including communications subsystems, SAR payload, antennas, and link budgets - Hands-on experience with anechoic chamber testing (antenna pattern measurement, radiated performance verification) - Working proficiency in Python for test automation and data analysis - Proven experience in multidisciplinary engineering environments with a focus on system-level validation - Familiarity with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, environmental testing (EMC, vibration, thermal), and configuration management - Systems engineering mindset -- able to anticipate integration risks and connect RF performance, hardware interfaces, and mission operations - Proficient English (written and spoken) for cross-functional collaboration Nice to haves: - Experience with Atlassian Cloud tools (Jira, Confluence) - Track record of enabling design-for-testability (DFT) and design-for-manufacturing (DFM) - Lean and Six Sigma experience - Experience with SAR payload calibration or comms link-budget analysis beyond routine test execution - Experience writing or improving Python test scripts beyond routine execution - Proficient Japanese (written and spoken) Application Process - Talent Acquisition Interview - Hiring Manager General Interview - Technical Interview, including a Technical Challenge - Final Interview 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. Read more about ICEYE and working with us at iceye.com http://iceye.com.