Department: Product Management
- Missions Line of BusinessLocation: Espoo, Finland (preferred). Remote within the Europe possible.
Reports to: Director of Sales Engineering, MissionsEmployment type: PermanentWorking type: Hybrid (2-day remote policy)Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO)Role HighlightsRole: Sales EngineerDepartment: Product Management
- Missions Line of BusinessLocation: Espoo, Finland (preferred). Remote within the Europe possible.
Reports to: Director of Sales Engineering, MissionsEmployment type: PermanentWorking type: Hybrid (2-day remote policy)Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO)The Mission of the Senior Sales EngineerEnable ICEYE to win mission opportunities by defining, validating, and clearly communicating tailored technical solutions to prospective customers.
You will provide technical leadership in proposals and customer interactions, working at the intersection of Sales, Product, and Engineering. You will shape EO mission concepts, craft high-quality responses to institutional and government tenders, and support customer engagements from early discussions through final proposals and contracts, acting as a trusted technical advisor throughout the tender lifecycle.
Who We AreICEYE delivers space-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities to governments and allied nations. This includes sovereign and turnkey ISR missions leveraging ICEYE’s world-leading synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite technology, as well as access to data from the world’s 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, ICEYE’s 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, and finance.
ICEYE operates internationally with offices in Finland, Poland, Spain, Japan, the UAE, Greece, and the US. More than 900 employees share the ambition of improving life on Earth by becoming the general source of truth in Earth Observation.
Expected OutcomesDelivered full technical solution for large proposals or institutional tenders (e.
G. ESA, EDF EU), on-time and aligned ICEYE offering and buyer expectations.
Deliver high-quality technical proposals for mission opportunities, including complete, accurate responses to RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs.
Run and integrate mission analyses and simulations (coverage studies, payload performance scenarios, feasibility checks) to validate solutions.
Provide timely technical support to Missions Sales throughout the sales cycle, ensuring clear, consistent, and compelling solution narratives.
Strengthen customer engagement through well-structured technical presentations, clear communication, and professional handling of clarifications.
Be recognized as a reliable contributor within the Missions Sales Engineering team,
enabling ICEYE to win critical global mission opportunities.
Core CompetenciesQualificationsBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Aerospace, Physics, or a related field5+ years of experience in sales engineering, bid management, or pre‑sales, ideally in a Newspace‑sector settingProven ability to translate complex systems into customer-friendly value propositions, and navigate complexe procurement environments.
Technical & Industry KnowledgeStrong understanding of space systems, EO missions, and space mission designAbility to interpret and respond to complex technical requirements and/or statements of work in structured tender formats, and to craft compelling narratives that align ICEYE technology with structured technical requirements.
Familiarity with the ESA and EU tendering environment, terminology, and evaluation processes is a plus.
Knowledge of SAR and/or multi-sensor ISR (optical, SIGINT) is a plusSkills & AttributesExcellent written and verbal communication skills in EnglishStrong customer focus and problem‑solving mindset, with high attention to detailProactive, accountable, and comfortable working with ambiguity across teams in a fast-paced, global environmentStrong team player and collaboratorWillingness and ability to travel regularly (20-30%, plus regular time in Espoo if based remotely).
Eligible for national security screeningKey CompetenciesIn 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 stan
📌 Sales Engineer, Missions Business (Madrid)
🏢 ICEYE
📍 Madrid