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.

ROLE HIGHLIGHTS

Title: Senior CPP Engineer
Location: Helsinki (Hybrid; 3-days a week onsite)
Type of Contract: Fixed/Permanent
Team: AOCS Engineering Team

WHY THIS ROLE?

ICEYE flies the world’s largest commercial SAR constellation—and it’s still growing fast. Every radar image, collision-avoidance manoeuvre and customer data product relies on milliseconds-tight control-loop software steering dozens of satellites in unforgiving orbital dynamics.
Join us to tackle state-of-the-art sensor-fusion and actuation challenges where microseconds matter and every line of code has a direct, global impact: enabling first responders to map floods, insurers to assess damage, and scientists to measure a changing planet — all from space.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Write and optimize real-time C++ code that meets strict determinism and latency budgets needed for safe, precise on-orbit execution.
• Build & own the software layer that bridges sensors, actuators and control algorithms - deterministic loops, telemetry pipelines and on-orbit autonomy.Drive end-to-end quality: requirements design code HIL/MIL testing launch
• on-orbit support.
• Collaborate with GNC, electronics, ground-segment and mission-ops engineers to debug, iterate and improve performance.
• Evolve the architecture as our fleet and use-cases grow—refactor, optimise and introduce new technologies where they add value.
• Investigate anomalies: deep-dive into flight data, reproduce issues on rigs and roll out fixes that keep the constellation healthy.