Software Engineer - Ground Station Integration

Highlights

• Title : Software Engineer / Senior Software Engineer
• Location : Espoo, Finland. Office with max 2 day per week remote
• Contract type : Permanent
• Salary 5-8k€ / month

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 800 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.

Software Engineer - Ground Stations

ICEYE is seeking a highly motivated Software / Data Communications Engineer to join our Ground Segment Engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the communication layers that connect our ground segment systems with ground station networks—and ultimately with ICEYE’s spacecraft. Your work will focus on the development, integration, and optimization of low-level communication protocols, networking stacks, and data transport mechanisms, ensuring high reliability, performance, and security across the end-to-end communication chain. This includes close collaboration with ground station providers and local operators to integrate and validate solutions, as well as continuous efforts to optimize performance, enhance fault tolerance, and strengthen system resilience. You will also apply modern software development practices, including the use of AI-assisted tools, to accelerate innovation and deliver robust communication capabilities that form the backbone of ICEYE’s satellite operations.

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At ICEYE, diversity is more than just a value - it's our greatest strength. We’re dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where every voice is not only heard but celebrated. Diverse perspectives drive innovation and creativity, so we actively seek individuals from all backgrounds and experiences.

No matter your background, we encourage you to bring your authentic self to the team. Join us and be part of a workplace where differences are embraced and valued, because together, we’re stronger.

Learn more about ICEYE and life at our company at iceye.com .

Ready to launch your career? Apply now and help us build the future of Space Tech! 🚀