Senior AOCS Software & GNC Engineer
ICEYEFinland2 days ago
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🔹Title: Senior AOCS Software & GNC Engineer
🔹Location: Espoo (On-site)
🔹Type of Contract: Permanent
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 Join ICEYE?
At ICEYE, we're not just launching satellites, we're redefining what's possible with SAR technology. Join a team of passionate innovators solving real-world challenges and making a tangible impact. We foster a dynamic and inclusive environment where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your contributions truly matter. With continuous learning opportunities, cutting-edge projects, and collaboration with industry-leading experts, you'll have the chance to grow, innovate, and shape the future of Earth Observation.
Why you will Love this role?
ICEYE designs, builds & operates the world's largest commercial SAR constellation, and we continue adding tens of satellites per year. Keeping dozens and hundreds of spacecraft stable, agile and autonomous is an extraordinary control-systems challenge. In this role, you will apply your expertise in GNC to develop and implement advanced attitude dynamics and sensor fusion algorithms, ensuring our satellites precisely point to their targets every orbit. You will leverage modern software engineering practices to achieve these goals within the satellites we build, operate, and sell.
What will you do in this role?
What will you need to be successful in this role?
When you apply to a role at ICEYE, we commit to responding to your initial application within 5 working days, if not sooner. When you are contacted by the Talent Partner managing the role, they will be your key point of contact throughout the interview and assessment process.
We commit to ensuring that you are kept updated about the status of your application, and that any questions you have are answered as soon as possible.
Don't hesitate to apply, even if you don't tick all the boxes, your passion and potential are just as important to us!
Benefits
What's In It for You?
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.
Apply now to begin your ICEYE journey and help us make the impossible possible.
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! 🚀
🔹Title: Senior AOCS Software & GNC Engineer
🔹Location: Espoo (On-site)
🔹Type of Contract: Permanent
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 Join ICEYE?
At ICEYE, we're not just launching satellites, we're redefining what's possible with SAR technology. Join a team of passionate innovators solving real-world challenges and making a tangible impact. We foster a dynamic and inclusive environment where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your contributions truly matter. With continuous learning opportunities, cutting-edge projects, and collaboration with industry-leading experts, you'll have the chance to grow, innovate, and shape the future of Earth Observation.
Why you will Love this role?
ICEYE designs, builds & operates the world's largest commercial SAR constellation, and we continue adding tens of satellites per year. Keeping dozens and hundreds of spacecraft stable, agile and autonomous is an extraordinary control-systems challenge. In this role, you will apply your expertise in GNC to develop and implement advanced attitude dynamics and sensor fusion algorithms, ensuring our satellites precisely point to their targets every orbit. You will leverage modern software engineering practices to achieve these goals within the satellites we build, operate, and sell.
What will you do in this role?
- Design, verify and maintain guidance, navigation and control software that makes sure our satellites point where commanded.
- Develop and ship production code (primarily Simulink, C++ and Python) that runs on-board all satellites & in HW test environments on the-ground
- Span the full lifecycle - from concept & trade studies through simulation, on-orbit commissioning, anomaly resolution and continual improvement.
- Collaborate across engineering functions (mission ops, platform, payload, ground systems) to ensure AOCS performance translates into more and sharper images and happier customers.
- Influence next-gen spacecraft design: your models and insight drive hardware specifications for mechanical structure, sensors, actuators and compute.
What will you need to be successful in this role?
- 4-7 years experience in similar roles.
- Proven track record designing and deploying attitude control systems for spacecrafts or drones (spacecrafts are preferred).
- Strong understanding of Control theory fundamentals.
- Strong understanding of Kalman filtering techniques.
- Production-grade coding skills in Simulink or C/C++ plus solid CI/CD habits and test-driven mindset.
- Able to communicate complex control concepts in plain English and align diverse stakeholders around a clear technical direction.
- Experience with MPC and or Optimal Control.
- Contributions to open-source control, robotics or astrodynamics libraries.
When you apply to a role at ICEYE, we commit to responding to your initial application within 5 working days, if not sooner. When you are contacted by the Talent Partner managing the role, they will be your key point of contact throughout the interview and assessment process.
We commit to ensuring that you are kept updated about the status of your application, and that any questions you have are answered as soon as possible.
Don't hesitate to apply, even if you don't tick all the boxes, your passion and potential are just as important to us!
Benefits
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 accident 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
- Competitive salary contingent on your experience level, and will be negotiated individually
- Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required)
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.
Apply now to begin your ICEYE journey and help us make the impossible possible.
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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