Satellite Operations Software Developer

Kuva Space is on a mission to solve the world's most pressing issues, such as climate change, food security, safety and security, by building the world's most extensive hyperspectral microsatellite constellation and developing AI-driven analytics services.

We deliver reliable and timely global insights and foresight that transform rich spaceborne data into actionable insights customers can use for efficient resource management, optimizing operations, and improving profitability sustainably.

Code That Helps Protect the Planet

We’re looking for a Satellite Operations Software Developer to join our growing software team. In this role, you’ll help build the critical processes and tools that ensure our satellites operate efficiently and autonomously, enabling seamless tasking, telemetry, and data delivery. Your work will power the systems that fly our satellites, automate our missions, and ensure reliable delivery of critical insights to the people and organizations working to protect our world.

Satellite Operations Software Developer

Position: Full Time

Location: Espoo, Finland (Hybrid)

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement logic to schedule Earth Observation tasks across a constellation of satellites
• Automate ground station operations, including image downlinking, telemetry, and tele-command workflows
• Optimize and maintain scripts (Python, Bash) running on Linux systems—both onboard satellites and at ground stations
• Manage and administer Linux-based environments to ensure robust and secure operations
• Propagate satellite orbits using TLEs and numerical methods; estimate orbital parameters from GPS data
• Develop and implement optimization algorithms, leveraging techniques such as recursion, constraint solving, simulated annealing, Monte Carlo methods, Kalman filters, and least squares estimation
• Integrate with internal and third-party services via APIs, utilizing HTTP, RPC protocols, JSON, XML, and PostgreSQL
• Build and maintain monitoring and observability systems, including logging, metrics collection, and visualization dashboards (e.g., Grafana)
• Implement automated alerting, fault detection, and recovery mechanisms to ensure operational resilience
• Optimize database performance through indexing strategies, schema evolution, and query tuning
• Set up and maintain production infrastructure using tools like Docker, Ansible, and Infrastructure as Code practices
• Develop and support production-grade internal APIs and services
  
  

Qualifications

• Experience working with orbits, satellites , remote sensing or related field
• BSc or MA in software engineering, computer science, or other related field
• Experience with Python, Bash and Linux environments
• Experience with numerical methods and optimization algorithms
• Familiarity with API development and integration
• Experience with database management and optimization
• Strong communication (English) and teamwork skills
• Quick-learner who is self-motivated and thrives on taking initiative
• Exceptional skills in organization, prioritization, and attention to detail
• You share the company mission of improving life on Earth through daily, space-borne hyperspectral imaging and AI! 🌎 💚
  
  

What do we offer?

At Kuva Space, we offer a stimulating and safe work environment that encourages growth, collaboration, and excellence. Constantly learning new things is the norm here! Our focus on space technology means you'll have the opportunity to learn more about satellites, space, data, and the Earth. If you get excited about space-themed lunch table discussions, Kuva Space is the community for you 🪐✨

As an employer, we prioritize the well-being of our employees, both physically and mentally. We provide employees with sports and culture benefits. Our health care benefits are comprehensive, including dental benefits and short-term psychotherapy. And our team members regularly meet up for after-work activities 🧘🏽

In addition, you will be part of a dynamic, fun, and highly skilled team! Our diverse team of international colleagues, with varying cultures, shares a passion for deep tech and making our Earth more sustainable. And we believe Finnish 'sisu' is a must-have mindset to overcome any challenges that come our way 🇫🇮

If you're passionate about space, optimization, and building systems that operate at planetary scale, we'd love to hear from you. Join a team where your work directly impacts real-time satellite operations and contributes to meaningful Earth observation. Apply now! 🧑‍🚀

The application period ends 2.6.2025. Applications will be reviewed after this and you will be informed if you were or were not chosen for the interviews.