Flight Software Team Lead (Embedded Linux)

ICEYE; United States; Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

ICEYE in Warsaw, Poland, is seeking a Flight Software Team Lead to build and lead a new team developing flight software for the Optical Payload. You’ll mentor engineers, set direction, and oversee software interfaces, telemetry, updates, and system services while collaborating with hardware, FPGA, and ground software teams.

The role is permanent with a hybrid work model. Ideal candidates have Linux-based embedded software experience and strong C/C++/Rust skills, plus a track record mentoring

Qualifications

• Experience developing software for Linux-based embedded systems.
• Strong programming skills in C, C++, or Rust.
• Experience mentoring, supporting, or leading software engineers.
• Ability to work across software, hardware, and system-level interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a new Flight Software team in Warsaw, setting direction and supporting team growth
• Mentor and guide engineers through feedback, planning, and hands-on technical leadership
• Develop and oversee payload flight software including hardware interfaces, telemetry, updates, and system services
• Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware, FPGA, systems, ground software, test, AIT, and operations teams

Skills

Linux-based embedded software

C/C++/Rust

Mentoring/leading engineers

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

ICEYE in Warsaw, Poland, is seeking a Flight Software Team Lead to build and lead a new team developing flight software for the Optical Payload. You’ll mentor engineers, set direction, and oversee software interfaces, telemetry, updates, and system services while collaborating with hardware, FPGA, and ground software teams.

The role is permanent with a hybrid work model. Ideal candidates have Linux-based embedded software experience and strong C/C++/Rust skills, plus a track record mentoring