We are seeking a highly motivated Engineering Manager to lead our team responsible for

planning the activities of our satellite fleet. This encompasses initial feasibility checks for

activities and subsequent planning, which includes image acquisitions, satellite communication,

and downlinking payload data. We integrate with ground station providers to book and manage

passes. This team works on a significant algorithmic and optimization challenge that must be

engineered to operate within the constraints of both business and physics.

As an Engineering Manager at ICEYE, you will play a pivotal role in leading and empowering

your team to achieve technical excellence. You will ensure that your team possesses the

necessary technical skills and capacity to align with business and product objectives. This

involves effectively managing resource allocation, overseeing technical deliverables, and

guaranteeing the technical feasibility of product features while maintaining scalability and

maintainability. Your responsibilities also extend to managing the engineering team, with a

strong focus on code quality, system architecture, and overall technical health. Additionally, you

will be entrusted with balancing the technical workload and closely monitoring team

performance and capacity.

A core aspect of your role as an Engineering Manager involves fostering a thriving and

high-performing team. You will be responsible for hiring, nurturing, and retaining top engineering

talent. Setting individual expectations, conducting performance reviews, and promoting career

growth among team members will be key components of your leadership approach. By

cultivating a culture of trust, collaboration, and innovation, you will play a vital role in building

and maintaining a high-performing engineering team. Furthermore, you will be tasked with

implementing and optimizing engineering processes to ensure a streamlined and efficient

workflow.

Requirements

● Minimum of 5 years of experience leading software development teams

● Background and strong skills in software product development

● Excellent leadership skills and a servant leader mentality

● Proven track record in change management

● Proven track record of hiring and developing skilled engineers at various career stages

● Strong communication and collaboration skills for building and maintaining relationships across the organization

● Experience working in multi-site development organizations

What will be an advantage

● Recent hands on experience in software development

● Practical experience in deploying software to cloud and on-prem environments

●Domain knowledge in fleet management, SAR or space technology

What do we offer?

● A job that matters in a dynamic Earth Observation environment with a scale-up approach

● An independent role with a supportive and diverse work environment

● Occupational healthcare, occupational and private insurance

● A yearly benefit budget to spend as you wish (i.e. on sport, transport, bike benefit, wellness, lunch, etc.)

● Phone subscription with iPhone of choice

● Relocation support (i.e. flight tickets, accommodation, relocation agency support)

● Time for self-development, research, training, conferences, or certification schemes

● Inspiring and collaborating offices and silent workspaces enable you to focus

● A wide variety of the best coffee, tea, snacks, and sweets to accompany your daily space mission

● Base salary range for this position is XXX€ per month (gross) in Finland, contingent on your experience level, and will be negotiated individually.