Flight Software Automation Engineer

Flight Software Automation Engineer

Role Highlights:

• Number of positions: 1
• 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 600 employees from nearly 60 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.

The Team & Role:

At ICEYE, we are committed to delivering high-quality, timely data to our customers. As a Flight Software Automation Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring the reliability and performance of the software that powers our spacecraft. This position is based at our headquarters in Espoo, Finland.

Our team develops and maintains the embedded software that enables ICEYE's satellites to operate effectively. This includes managing onboard activities such as:

• Data processing
• Power management
• Ground communications
• Propulsion control
• Spacecraft health and safety monitoring

You will work with technologies including Embedded Linux, ARM-based microcontrollers, SoCs, and RTOS to design, develop and run automation procedures. At ICEYE we approach testing and quality assurance with a unique mix of automation, telemetry and manual testing.

This role is crucial to ensuring that our team continues to deliver software meeting the rigorous standards required for space missions. The role involves deep collaboration with systems, hardware, simulation, and mission operations teams.

Responsibilities:

• Execute and automate pre-flight validation checklists across mission phases, ensuring satellite software integrity from integration to launch readiness.
• Triage and resolve in-flight anomalies by analyzing telemetry and logs and coordinating with various engineering teams.
• Design and maintain regression tests and system-level tests of embedded systems to catch issues early and prevent their occurrence in orbit.
• Supporting the team in maintaining our HIL (hardware-in-the-loop), SIL (software-in-the-loop), simulation testing infrastructure. Develop test methods that increase our automation coverage and release confidence of satellite software.
• Assist in developing and maintaining operational procedures, checklists, and documentation.

If you thrive in high-stakes environments where precision and automation intersect, and you’re passionate about releasing mission-ready software for cutting-edge satellite systems, we’d love to hear from you.