ISR Cell Operator - Germany

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The ISR Cell Operator role is based in Berlin and supports ICEYE Germany, a subsidiary of the Finnish‑headquartered leader in synthetic‑aperture‑radar (SAR) satellite intelligence. ICEYE operates the world's largest SAR constellation, delivering rapid, all‑weather monitoring for defence, intelligence, environmental, insurance and emergency‑management customers. The position reports to the Head of Intelligence and is a permanent, on‑site, shift‑based job that requires the appropriate German security clearance. Day‑to‑day the operator runs the ISR cell, handling incoming satellite tasking requests for Germany and the surrounding DACH region. Responsibilities include prioritising requests, working with internal mission‑planning teams to optimise collection schedules, and monitoring satellite passes, collection status and delivery timelines in real time. The role also involves reviewing SAR imagery, extracting relevant changes, and producing concise intelligence reports for customers during natural disasters, security incidents or other time‑critical situations. As the primary point of contact for German government and defence clients, the operator translates mission requirements into executable tasking plans, keeps stakeholders informed, and maintains situational awareness of regional events that could affect ISR priorities. In addition, the employee contributes to process improvements, documents best practices and helps onboard and train new team members as the cell expands. The employer requires proven experience in ISR operations, geospatial analysis, satellite operations or a comparable environment, preferably within the Bundeswehr, a German federal security agency or the defence industry. Candidates must be familiar with SAR imagery and remote‑sensing data, and be able to interpret complex datasets under pressure. Proficiency with GIS tools such as QGIS or ArcGIS, or similar imagery‑analysis platforms, is essential. A background serving government, defence or security customers in Germany or the DACH region, and an understanding of how these organisations task and consume intelligence, is also mandatory. Eligibility for German security clearance (Ü2/Ü3) is required, with existing clearance being a strong advantage. Fluency in English is required; German language skills are beneficial but not mandatory. A valid European driver's licence (category B) is needed. Experience in a 24/7 command‑centre environment, and an engineering or software background that supports understanding of data pipelines or geospatial platforms, are considered valuable additions. ICEYE promotes a diverse, high‑engagement culture where rapid growth and ownership are encouraged. Employees benefit from continuous professional development, training opportunities and a collaborative environment that values making the impossible possible. The role offers exposure to high‑impact intelligence work that influences national security, disaster response and critical‑infrastructure protection, while operating within a global scale‑up that values wellbeing and career progression. What the role asks for: - Experience in ISR operations, geospatial analysis or satellite operations - Familiarity with SAR imagery and remote‑sensing data - Proficiency with GIS tools (QGIS or ArcGIS) - Background with German government, defence or security customers - Eligibility for German security clearance Ü2/Ü3 - Existing German security clearance (advantage) - Fluent English communication - Valid European driver's licence B - German language skills (nice‑to‑have) - 24/7 operations or command‑centre experience (nice‑to‑have) - Engineering or software background relevant to data pipelines (nice‑to‑have)