Role highlights:

• Number of positions: 1 - mid level
• Espoo, Finland
• Permanent
• Hybrid - 3 days in the office
• Last date to apply: 21st Sep, 2025

Who are we?

ICEYE is the global leader in synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite operations for Earth Observation, persistent monitoring, and natural catastrophe solutions; owning and operating the world's largest SAR constellation. ICEYE is headquartered in Finland and operates from five international locations with more than 700 employees from nearly 64+ countries, inspired by the shared vision of improving life on Earth by becoming the global source of truth in Earth Observation.

Our satellites acquire images of Earth at any time – even when it’s cloudy or dark – providing commercial and government partners with unmatched persistent monitoring capabilities. Information derived from our SAR images helps customers make data-driven decisions to address time-critical challenges in various sectors, such as maritime, disaster management, insurance, and finance.

Our team is a tight-knit group of experts across many disciplines (e.g., engineering, software development, radar technology, etc.). We’re innovative, driven people who strive for excellence in everything we do. Teamwork, curiosity, and having fun are core values at ICEYE, and contribute to Making the Impossible possible!!

Why should you work for us?

ICEYE is at the cutting edge of new technology and we are continuing to build and operate our commercial constellation of SAR satellites. Working with ICEYE, you will be part of making the impossible possible, whilst shaping the Earth Observation industry. You will work with varied, diverse and engaged colleagues to further the ICEYE mission. At ICEYE we realise that without great people we can not succeed, therefore you will be an integral, valued and appreciated colleague, with the ability to directly shape the vision and direction of the business.

We actively support Continuous Professional Development, and will provide access to a range of avenues to allow you to succeed, including courses, training and attendance at conferences. ICEYE is a place where your development, your growth and your success is a priority.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a Flight Software Developer with a broad systems mindset to work on the Application Layer of our SAR satellites.

You will design and implement software that:

Enables real-time commanding of our satellites.

Introduces event-driven mechanisms that make our satellite software more responsive, robust, and autonomous.

Evolves our architecture with a focus on scalability, reliability, and adaptability.

Unlike a typical embedded software engineer role, this is a generalist position: you will work across architectural components, influence system-level design decisions, and contribute to making our constellation smarter and more capable.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement new features in the Application Layer of satellite flight software.
• Build and evolve a satellite messaging and event-handling systems.
• Contribute to architecture-level discussions to ensure responsiveness, robustness, and maintainability.
• Collaborate across teams to integrate subsystems into a unified whole.
• Participate in system testing, simulations, and on-orbit validation.
• Develop software for spacecraft services and the application layer, including network protocol stacks and messaging systems
• Contribute to automated testing, CI workflows, and peer code reviews.

You are an ideal candidate if you can demonstrate:

• Strong background in software development (C, C++, Python).
• Experience with distributed systems, messaging frameworks, or event-driven architectures.
• Comfortable working across system boundaries, not just within a single subsystem.
• Ability to think at the architectural and system level, balancing tradeoffs.
• Collaborative, eager to learn, and effective in English communication.

• 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 accident 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
• Gross salary range for this position is 5700-6000 euros per month contingent on your experience level, and will be negotiated individually. Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required)

Diversity, equity, and inclusion

At ICEYE, we believe that diversity isn't just a buzzword – it's our greatest asset.

We're committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every voice is not only heard but celebrated. We know that diverse perspectives breed innovation and creativity, which is why we actively seek out individuals from all walks of life, backgrounds, and experiences.

Whatever your background, we want you to bring your authentic self to the table. Join us and be part of a team where differences are not only embraced but cherished, because together, we're stronger.

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