Lead Networking Engineer, Satellite TT&C Gateway (Hybrid)

ICEYE; Espoo; Hybrid; EUR 73,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

ICEYE in Espoo, Finland, seeks a Senior Software Engineer (Networking) to build the networking backbone that keeps satellites talking to ground. You will shape socket-level connections, traffic shaping, and resilience for high-latency links, with latitude to influence architecture and direction.

You will design, implement and operate automated, distributed systems in production, using a Kubernetes/Docker/AWS stack, and contribute to CI/CD practices.

Qualifications

• Deep networking mastery and fault-tolerant design.
• Production experience with distributed systems.
• Proficiency in Python/Go/Rust.
• Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and AWS.
• Interest in applying AI/LLM tools to development.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver TT&C Gateway evolutions with documented trade-offs.
• Improve link reliability and fault tolerance on degraded connections.
• Automate anomaly detection and recovery for satellite comms.
• Integrate gateway with ground stations, antennas, and tooling.
• Raise the bar on code quality with CI/CD and testing.
• Mentor junior engineers and raise team technical standards.

Skills

Socket programming

TCP/IP

VPN

Routing

Traffic shaping

Load balancing

Distributed systems

Analytical skills

Python

Go

Rust

AI/LLM tools

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

AWS

Job description

ICEYE in Espoo, Finland, seeks a Senior Software Engineer (Networking) to build the networking backbone that keeps satellites talking to ground. You will shape socket-level connections, traffic shaping, and resilience for high-latency links, with latitude to influence architecture and direction.

You will design, implement and operate automated, distributed systems in production, using a Kubernetes/Docker/AWS stack, and contribute to CI/CD practices.