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SUPO, where required)\n\nWhy this role matters:\nAs a Flight Software Team Lead, you’ll build and lead a new team developing flight software for ICEYE’s Optical Payload, enabling reliable, high-performance data collection from space that supports mission-critical Earth Observation and ISR capabilities.\nWho We Are\nICEYE delivers space-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities to governments and allied nations. This includes sovereign and turnkey ISR missions leveraging ICEYE’s world-leading synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite technology, as well as access to data from the world’s largest SAR satellite constellation. These capabilities enable partners to detect and respond to critical changes anywhere on Earth with unprecedented speed and accuracy, day or night and in any weather, supported by ultra high-resolution imagery and high-frequency revisits.\nAs a trusted partner for defense, intelligence, security, and maritime domain awareness, ICEYE’s near real-time data creates a tactical advantage for mission-critical operations. Designed for dual use, the platform also serves civil protection and commercial users for natural-catastrophe intelligence, insurance, maritime monitoring including oil-spill detection, and finance, contributing to global security and community resilience.\nICEYE is headquartered in Finland and operates globally across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. We have more than 900 employees, united by a shared vision: improving life on Earth by becoming the global source of truth in Earth Observation.\nYour day-to-day responsibilities\n\n Build and lead a new Flight Software team in Warsaw, setting direction and supporting team growth\nMentor and guide engineers through feedback, planning, and hands-on technical leadership\nDevelop and oversee payload flight software including hardware interfaces, telemetry, updates, and system services\nCollaborate cross-functionally with hardware, FPGA, systems, ground software, test, AIT, and operations teams\nWhat we’re looking for\nMust haves:\nExperience developing software for Linux-based embedded systems\nStrong programming skills in C, C++, or Rust\nExperience mentoring, supporting, or leading software engineers\nAbility to work across software, hardware, and system-level interfaces\nNice to haves:\nExperience with Python or shell scripting\nBackground in high-reliability systems such as robotics, telecom, automotive, industrial automation, or defense\nInterest in building inclusive, collaborative engineering cultures\nApplication Process\nRecruiter screen\nHiring manager interview\nTechnical task\nTechnical Interview\nSVP Interview\nWorking at ICEYE:\nAt ICEYE, you’ll join a diverse and highly engaged team united by the ambition to make the impossible possible. As a global scale-up, we combine speed and ambition with the opportunity to take real ownership from day one. Your growth, wellbeing, and success are a priority, with continuous professional development, training opportunities, and a culture where collaboration is how we win.\nHow We Work (Our Values)\nMake the impossible possible: We set ambitious goals and stay calm under pressure. We bring grit, optimism, and ownership when things get hard, and we keep moving until we find a way.\n\nBe curious: Go deep, ask questions, listen carefully, and think critically. Understand the why behind decisions.\n\nSee the big picture: Stay close to what’s happening across the company so you can make better decisions. Consider how your work affects others.\n\nDrive effective teamwork: Create psychological safety, invite different perspectives, and build inclusive teams. There are no bad questions.\n\nAct as one team: We win together. We match tasks to the right owner and stay agile as priorities shift.\n\nHave fun: What we do matters and it should be enjoyable. Celebrate progress, take pride in results, and share the wins.\nBenefits:\nOur benefits are designed to support your health and wellbeing, at work and beyond. We keep improving them based on employee feedback, and offerings vary by location. Talent Acquisition will confirm what applies for this role and location during the process.\nBase salary range for this position will be discussed in the first interview.\nOur Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion\nWe want ICEYE to be a place where people can be themselves and do great work. Different backgrounds and perspectives make us stronger, which is why we work to create an environment where people feel included, respected, and able to speak up. Whatever your background, we want you to bring your authentic self to the table.\nWe’re committed to fair, inclusive hiring and equal opportunity. Everyone is welcome to apply. If you need any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, tell us and we will do our best to help.\nApply now to start your ICEYE journey and help us continue to make the impossible possible together. 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