Senior Software Engineer - Satellite Fleet Planning

ICEYE; Espoo; Hybrid; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading satellite technology company in Espoo is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their team. This role focuses on planning activities for the satellite fleet, including coordinating image acquisitions and satellite communication. Candidates should have a Master's degree in Computer Science or Engineering, 5+ years of experience, and expertise in Python and Go. The position offers a hybrid work environment and various benefits, including a yearly budget for personal development.

Benefits

Occupational healthcare

Yearly benefit budget

Relocation support

Phone subscription with iPhone of choice

Self-development time

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software engineering work experience.
• Proven track record of building and operating high-performance distributed systems.
• Experience in modeling and implementing relational data structures and RESTful APIs.

Responsibilities

• Plan activities for the satellite fleet.
• Coordinate image acquisitions and satellite communication.
• Integrate with ground station providers to manage passes.

Skills

Python

Go

High-performance distributed systems

AI/LLM tools

Problem-solving skills

Team-working and communication skills in English

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

AWS

Kubernetes

Terraform

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Overview

Title: Senior Software Engineer - Satellite Fleet Planning

Location: Espoo, Finland (Hybrid On-site)

Type of Contract: Permanent

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Software Engineer to join our team responsible for planning the activities of our satellite fleet. This encompasses initial feasibility checks for activities and subsequent planning, which includes image acquisitions, satellite communication, and downlinking payload data. We integrate with ground station providers to book and manage passes. This role presents a significant algorithmic and optimization challenge that must be engineered to operate within the constraints of both business and physics.

The successful candidate will possess hands-on experience in designing, implementing, and operating fleet management systems in a production environment. We are searching for an individual with deep technical expertise implementing high-volume and low-latency planning systems. Success is measured by outcomes, and we value individuals who are focused and driven to achieve those outcomes.

Our technology stack comprises Python and Go, running on both AWS cloud and on-premise Kubernetes infrastructure. We utilize Postgres and MongoDB as our data stores.

Responsibilities

• Plan activities for the satellite fleet, including initial feasibility checks and subsequent scheduling.
• Coordinate image acquisitions, satellite communication, and downlinking of payload data.
• Integrate with ground station providers to book and manage passes.
• Develop and operate fleet management systems in production, emphasizing high-volume and low-latency planning.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a similar field
• 5+ years of software engineering work experience
• Pragmatic software engineering skills in Python, Go or a similar language
• Proven track record of building and operating high-performance distributed systems
• Experience in modeling and implementing relational 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

What Will Be An Advantage

• Hands-on experience with AWS
• Experience in fleet management or a related area
• Experience with Kubernetes, Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, container orchestration, and GitOps workflows

What’s In It for You?

• 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 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 enable you to focus
• A wide variety of the best coffee, tea, snacks, and sweets to accompany your daily space mission

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!

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