Hybrid Forward Deployed Geospatial Engineer – SAR Intelligence

at ICEYE

• Job title: Forward Deployed Geospatial Engineer – SAR Intelligence
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Postgraduate Degree
• Tech skills: Numpy, Python, Remote Sensing
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Espoo, Finland

About the role

• Bridge SAR physics and operational intelligence for defense and intelligence customers. Operationalize ICEYE's ISR Suite and translate SAR data into actionable intelligence.

Responsibilities

• In this role, you will bridge the gap between SAR physics and operational intelligence—ensuring defense and intelligence customers extract maximum tactical value from ICEYE’s satellite imagery.
• Embedded with intelligence analysts and military operators, you’ll operationalize ICEYE’s ISR Suite, configure automated detection workflows, and translate raw SAR data into actionable intelligence that delivers immediate situational awareness across maritime and land domains.
• Train and support intelligence analysts using SAR imagery for tactical missions (maritime, ground, infrastructure).
• Configure and optimize ICEYE ISR Suite for customer use cases and mission-relevant outputs.
• QA/validate SAR imagery products to meet operational requirements.
• Develop Python geospatial automation (GDAL, Rasterio, NumPy) tailored to customer needs.
• Integrate ICEYE SAR data into customer COP environments (ArcGIS, QGIS, proprietary platforms).
• Implement automated detection/alerting for priority intelligence requirements (e.g., dark vessels, border anomalies, change detection).
• Serve as SAR/geospatial SME for defense and intelligence customers.
• Deliver training on SAR fundamentals, interpretation, and platform capabilities.
• Provide embedded, real-time analytical support on watch floors/ops centers during missions.
• Capture operational feedback and translate into actionable product/engineering requirements.
• Document use cases, methods, and best practices for team reuse.
• Surface opportunities for new capabilities aligned to mission needs.

Requirements

• Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) or equivalent experience in Remote Sensing, Geophysics, GIS, Geography, or related technical field.
• Understanding of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) physics, including polarimetry, interferometry, and imaging modes.
• Strong programming skills in Python for geospatial and earth observation data processing (GDAL, Rasterio, NumPy, GeoPandas).
• Hands-on experience analyzing and interpreting satellite imagery for intelligence or operational applications.
• Proven ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills in English (written & spoken) with ability to deliver effective training and technical presentations.
• Willingness to travel 30-50% to customer sites within the region.
• Experience working in defense, intelligence, or government operational environments (nice to have).
• Familiarity with maritime domain awareness (AIS data, vessel detection, port monitoring) (nice to have).
• Experience with change detection, object detection, or automated feature extraction from satellite imagery (nice to have).
• Knowledge of geospatial data standards and formats (GeoTIFF, COG, GeoJSON, KML) (nice to have).
• Understanding of military intelligence collection requirements and processes (PIR, CCIRs) (nice to have).

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.