WHO ARE WE?

ICEYE is the global leader in synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite technology, revolutionizing Earth observation with real-time, all-weather, day-and-night imaging. As the owner and operator of the world’s largest SAR satellite constellation, we provide critical insights that empower industries like maritime, disaster management, insurance, and finance to make informed decisions.
Headquartered in Finland, with a presence in five international locations, our diverse team of 600+ experts from nearly 60 countries shares a bold mission: to enhance life on Earth by delivering reliable, data-driven solutions. At ICEYE, we foster a culture of curiosity, innovation, and collaboration, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in space technology to solve the world’s toughest challenges.

WHY THIS ROLE?

ICEYE operates the world’s largest commercial SAR constellation. Your mission is to keep it flying perfectly. You’ll lead a small, empowered team that blends orbital mechanics with modern software engineering, turning algorithms into customer-visible impact every week.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Lead & mentor a cross-functional squad of flight-dynamics and software engineers; set direction, unblock execution, and grow talent.

• Own the orbit-control roadmap - repeat ground-track, orbital-tube control, collision avoidance, formation flying - choosing the right tech and tactics to keep the fleet on station.

• Design and ship software for maneuver planning, orbit determination, and on-orbit automation. We code primarily in Python and deploy through CI/CD to a Kubernetes-based ground segment.

• Prioritize ruthlessly & deliver: translate mission goals into clear, testable milestones; maintain a healthy backlog; drive releases that reach operations continuously.
• Collaborate widely with mission operations, payload, analytics, and ground-systems teams to make sure orbit solutions align with customer needs.