Espoo, Uusimaa, Finland Hybrid

ICEYE is hiring a Software Engineer - Ground Stations

About the Role

ICEYE is looking for a Software Engineer - Ground Stations to join the team responsible for managing and interfacing with ground station providers. You will play a key role in building the scalable services that connect our satellite operations with global ground infrastructure.

What You'll Do

  • Design, implement, and operate scalable services with database connections and RESTful APIs in production environments.
  • Implement high-volume and low-latency systems.
  • Interface with ground station service providers and local antenna installations.
  • Maintain configuration for stations and their availability.
  • Interface with pass and post pass metrics.

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a similar field.
  • 3+ years of software engineering work experience.
  • Pragmatic software engineering skills in Python, Go or a similar language.
  • Experience in modeling and implementing data structures and RESTful APIs.
  • Problem-solving skills and ability to identify, research and resolve new problems, including those involving new technologies.
  • Keen interest and pragmatic experience in using AI/LLM tools assisting software development.
  • Ability and willingness to learn new skills in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong team-working and communication skills in English.

Nice to Have

  • Understanding of satellite communications, RF propagation and modulations.
  • Experience working with Ground Station vendors.
  • Experience with Kubernetes, Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, container orchestration, and GitOps workflows.

Technical Stack

  • Languages: Python, Go
  • Cloud/Infrastructure: AWS, Kubernetes
  • Databases: Postgres, MongoDB

Team & Environment

You will be part of the team responsible for managing and interfacing with ground station providers.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Compensation: 5000-7000€ per month (gross)
  • 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.
  • A wide variety of the best coffee, tea, snacks, and sweets.

Work Mode

This is a hybrid position based in Espoo, Finland.

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.

Required Skills
PythonGoAWSKubernetesPostgresMongoDBAPI DevelopmentCloud InfrastructureDistributed SystemsDatabase DesignSoftware ArchitectureCI/CDLinux
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ICEYE

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. 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.

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Posted 8 months ago