Role highlights:

• Position Title: FPGA engineer
• Location: Warsaw, Poland
• Position type: Permanent - Mid level
• Hybrid (40% remote possible)
• Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required)

Mission of the FPGA Engineer :

As an FPGA Engineer at ICEYE, your mission is to design and maintain critical FPGA components for our SAR satellites, ensuring high performance and reliability. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to drive innovation in satellite technology.

Who are we?

ICEYE is the global leader in synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite operations for Earth Observation, persistent monitoring, and natural catastrophe solutions; owning and operating the worlds largest SAR constellation. ICEYE is headquartered in Finland and operates from five international locations with more than 600 employees from nearly 60 countries, inspired by the shared vision of improving life on Earth by becoming the global source of truth in Earth Observation.

Our satellites acquire images of Earth at any time – even when it’s cloudy or dark – providing commercial and government partners with unmatched persistent monitoring capabilities. Information derived from our SAR images helps customers make data-driven decisions to address time-critical challenges in various sectors, such as maritime, disaster management, insurance, and finance.

Our team is a tight-knit group of experts across many disciplines (e.g., engineering, software development, radar technology, etc.). We’re innovative, driven people who strive for excellence in everything we do. Teamwork, curiosity, and having fun are core values at ICEYE, and contribute to Making the Impossible possible!!

Why should you work for us?

ICEYE is at the cutting edge of new technology and we are continuing to build and operate our commercial constellation of SAR satellites. Working with ICEYE, you will be part of making the impossible possible, whilst shaping the Earth Observation industry. You will work with varied, diverse and engaged colleagues to further the ICEYE mission. At ICEYE we realise that without great people we can not succeed, therefore you will be an integral, valued and appreciated colleague, with the ability to directly shape the vision and direction of the business.

We actively support Continuous Professional Development, and will provide access to a range of avenues to allow you to succeed, including courses, training and attendance at conferences. ICEYE is a place where your development, your growth and your success is a priority.

What will you do in this role?

As an engineer in ICEYE’s FPGA team you will be responsible for the design, development and maintenance of FPGA components running on ICEYE satellites. We are a small tight knit group of engineers with a very high impact on the performance and reliability of the radar, downlinking system, TT&C and ADCS onboard our growing fleet. Our engineers are expected to quickly pick up new skills and be able to perform in various FPGA technology applications. We work closely with embedded Linux and userspace software engineers and multidisciplinary teams which are responsible for specific sensors, subsystems and data processing/image formation.

Daily tasks include prototyping and development of new features of the satellite, working on core technologies that enable efficient maintenance, coordinating tests on-orbit, bringing up new advanced embedded systems and working with hardware and software teams on new concepts and projects.

What will you need to be successful in this role?

• Good understanding of Digital Signal Processing concepts
• Solid FPGA engineering skills, including Multi-gigabit transceivers, interfacing fast sensors, working with multiple clock domains and integrated data converters
• Experience prototyping software to validate the performance of new FPGA designs
• Ability to prototype data processing algorithms using high level code (eg. Python, Matlab, C)
• Knowledge of git and FPGA frameworks for efficient version control and collaboration
• Software engineering fundamentals
• Willingness to venture into research topics, ability to work with scientific papers
• Good communications skills in speaking and writing

In addition to the above, it would be beneficial if you had the below attributes and skills:

• Knowledge of synthetic aperture radar processing algorithms and concepts
• Knowledge of space telecommunications
• Experience with Python
• Ability to work with modern CICD pipelines

Key Competences

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 constructive debate.
• Integrity & Growth Mindset: Operates with transparency and humility, learns from setbacks, and actively seeks opportunities to grow.

Application Process

• TA screening
• HM screening
• Task - take home
• Technical Interview
• Director level

What do we offer?

• A job that matters in a dynamic Earth Observation environment with a scale-up approach
• An independent role with a supportive and diverse work environment
• A yearly benefit budget to spend as you wish (MyBenefit i.e. on sport, transport, wellness, lunch, tourism, etc.)
• Relocation support (i.e. flight tickets, accommodation, relocation agency support etc.)
• Time for self-development, research, training, conferences, or certification schemes
• Polish language lessons
• Occupational and private healthcare and life insurance
• Inspiring and collaborating offices and silent workspaces enable you to focus
• A wide variety of the best coffee, tea, snacks, and sweets to accompany your daily space mission
• Base salary range for this position is contingent on your experience level, and will be negotiated individually.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion

At ICEYE, we believe that diversity isnt just a buzzword – its our greatest asset.

Were committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every voice is not only heard but celebrated. We know that diverse perspectives breed innovation and creativity, which is why we actively seek out individuals from all walks of life, backgrounds, and experiences.

Whatever your background, we want you to bring your authentic self to the table. Join us and be part of a team where differences are not only embraced but cherished, because together, were stronger.

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