ISR Operator – ICEYE Japan

ICEYE is a Finnish space technology company that owns and operates the world's largest commercial synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite constellation. The company delivers continuous, all-weather, day-and-night Earth observation capabilities, enabling persistent monitoring and rapid detection of changes at any location on the planet. Its core offerings span SAR data products, mission systems for sovereign governments, defense and intelligence solutions, and natural catastrophe monitoring for the insurance, banking, and public sectors. ICEYE plays a significant role in climate resilience and disaster response by providing near real-time, observed data on natural catastrophes such as floods, wildfires, and hurricanes. Unlike traditional modelling approaches, ICEYE delivers actual satellite-derived flood extents and depths, empowering governments, insurers, and utilities to respond faster and more accurately to climate-driven disasters. This capability supports community resilience, more precise insurance claims processing, and informed policy decisions in the face of increasing climate risk. What distinguishes ICEYE is its combination of the largest SAR constellation globally, sub-meter (25 cm) resolution imagery, and an end-to-end operational intelligence infrastructure that includes deployable ground units capable of compressing collection-to-dissemination timelines to minutes. Founded with a mission to make Earth observation data continuously available and actionable, ICEYE serves defense, intelligence, government, and commercial clients worldwide, positioning itself as a critical enabler of both national security and climate adaptation efforts.

About ICEYE

ICEYE delivers unparalleled persistent monitoring capabilities through its constellation of

Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellites. Our solutions enable customers to make informed

decisions by providing actionable insights in near real-time, regardless of weather or lighting

conditions.

About the job

We are seeking an ISR Cell Operator to support Japan-focused operations by coordinating satellite tasking, monitoring incoming SAR data, and delivering timely intelligence to customers and internal stakeholders. This role sits at the intersection of operations, analysis, and customer engagement, ensuring that ICEYE’s capabilities are effectively leveraged to meet mission requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Mission Coordination & Tasking

◦ Manage and prioritize satellite tasking requests for Japan and surrounding regions

◦ Coordinate with internal mission planning teams to optimize collection schedules

◦ Ensure timely execution of customer requirements

• Real-Time Monitoring & Operations

◦ Monitor ISR workflows and data acquisition in near real-time

◦ Track satellite passes, collection status, and delivery timelines

◦ Respond to time-sensitive or high-priority tasking requests

• Data Interpretation & Reporting

◦ Review SAR imagery and derived products to identify relevant changes or events

◦ Generate concise, actionable reports for customers

◦ Support rapid dissemination of insights during critical situations (e.g., disasters, security events)

• Customer & Stakeholder Engagement

◦ Act as a point of contact for Japan-based customers

◦ Translate operational needs into actionable tasking plans

◦ Provide updates on mission status and product delivery

• Operational Support & Continuous Improvement

◦ Maintain situational awareness of regional events impacting ISR priorities

◦ Contribute to process improvements and operational best practices

◦ Support training and onboarding of new team members

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Geospatial Intelligence, Remote Sensing, Defense Studies, Engineering, software or related field.

• Experience in ISR operations, geospatial analysis, satellite operations, or similar

environments.

• Familiarity with SAR imagery and/or remote sensing data (preferred)

• Engineering or software background.

• Military or law enforcement experience preferred.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex datasets

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, time-sensitive operational environment

• Native-level proficiency in Japanese with business-level fluency in English required.

• Willingness to work flexible hours or shifts if required

• Must be eligible to obtain a security clearance or an equivalent level of clearance.

• Valid Japanese driver’s license required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with government, defense, or security customers in Japan

• Knowledge of maritime domain awareness, disaster response, or border security operations

• Familiarity with GIS tools (e.g., QGIS, ArcGIS) or imagery analysis platforms

• Prior experience in a 24/7 operations or command center environment

Why Join ICEYE Japan?

• Be part of a cutting-edge space technology company transforming Earth observation

• Work on mission-critical operations with real-world impact (e.g., disaster response, national security)

• Collaborate with a global, highly skilled team

• Opportunity to shape ISR operations in the Japan market

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 1,000

employees across Poland, Spain, Germany, the UK, Australia, Japan, the UAE, Greece,

and the US. We’re a growing international team of builders. Join us.