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SAR Training Specialist

Hybrid in the UK·Full-time·Added 3 days ago (last checked 26 Oct)

ICEYE

1 open role

Our summary

Work mode
Hybrid, the UK
Contract
Full-time

Skills

Nice to have

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Experience in technical training and curriculum development

  • Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex topics to technical and non-technical audiences.

  • Experience of D&I sector use of satellite imagery/SAR e.g. IMINT analyst

  • Willingness to travel internationally regularly

  • Ability to work effectively across diverse cultural and operational environments - prior experience engaging with international customers is strongly preferred

  • Bachelor's degree (or higher level) or equivalent in Remote Sensing, Geography, Engineering or a related technical field.

Nice to have

  • Proficiency with satellite imagery/SAR processing tools and GIS platforms desirable

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

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.

The role

The SAR Training Specialist within ICEYE's Data line of business will support the development, customization, and global delivery of technical training programs to customers across the world.

This role enables customers, particularly in the Defence and Intelligence (D&I) sector, to effectively understand and apply ICEYE's SAR capabilities, products, and services to support mission-critical objectives.

What you'll do

  • Develop, maintain and tailor training programs covering remote sensing principles, SAR fundamentals, and the practical application of ICEYE's technology across operational use cases.

  • Deliver both in-person and virtual training sessions to a global customer base, adapting materials and delivery approaches to suit varying levels of technical proficiency and requirements.

  • Align training content with evolving product features and customer needs, ensuring materials reflect the latest advancements in ICEYE's portfolio of offerings.

  • Support customer adoption and operational readiness through hands-on instruction, live demonstrations, and scenario-based learning that emphasizes real-world use.

  • Collaborate with internal teams, including Product and Engineering, to ensure training materials are accurate, current, and aligned with broader customer engagement strategies

  • Represent ICEYE at customer workshops, briefings, and industry events, acting as a trusted technical educator and advocate for the effective use of SAR data

How you'll work

  • Employment type: Permanent

  • Workplace model: Hybrid or remote

Role highlights

  • SAR Training Specialist

  • Location: EU

Hiring process

5 steps4 interviewsa task to doseveral weeks in all
  1. Apply

  2. Let's talk

    With Talent Attraction Team · Video call

    First video call about your experience, motivation and expectations, plus an intro to ICEYE and the role.

  3. Meet the hiring manager

    With a hiring manager

    Deep dive into the impact of your past work, how you solve problems and how you would contribute.

  4. Show us how you think

    Not every role

    Depending on the role, a technical assignment or case study.

  5. Meet the team

    With future teammates

    Conversation with future teammates about ways of working, communication and ICEYE values.

  6. Leadership conversation

    With leadership

    Final interview on strategic alignment, long-term impact and growth at ICEYE.

  7. Decision and offer

  • Most processes take several weeks from application to decision.
  • Early stages are by video; later stages may be on-site depending on role and location.
  • Every candidate receives feedback once a decision is made.

Hiring process

  • TA screen

  • Hiring Manager interview

  • Practical task + presentation to the team

  • Final interview with the SVP of Data

About ICEYE

Industry
Satellite Imaging
Founded
2012
Employees
500–1,000
Headquarters
Espoo, Finland

In their own words

About the company & team

  • Department: Data

  • Reports to: Earth Observation Application Lead


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 defence 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.

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.

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.

Additional information

  • Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required)

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.

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