Senior Test Development Engineer

Role Highlights

🔹Title: Senior Test Development Engineer

🔹Location: Helsinki (On-site)

🔹Type of Contract: Permanent

🔹Team: Production Engineering Team

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?
As a Senior Test Development Engineer, you will lead and mentor junior engineers, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment. Managing project plans, milestones, and reviews will be part of your responsibilities to ensure the timely delivery of reliable test systems to production. Furthermore, you'll innovate tools to facilitate more frequent and dependable software deployment, test execution, and data analysis as integral components of a continuous integration and release system.

What will you do in this role?

• Develop modular, reusable test and automation software, primarily in Python and similar languages
• Focus on testing subsystems and complete satellites in a production environment
• Define and build the test automation framework and integrate it with other manufacturing data systems
• Write automation software to interface with flight hardware, test equipment, instrumentation, and production documentation systems
• Maintain and troubleshoot existing test setups to ensure reliability and efficiency
• Collaborate closely with the quality assurance team to identify and resolve root causes of failures

What will you need to be successful in this role?

• Bachelor of computer science, Engineering or equivalent
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Excellent Python and Linux knowledge

Bringing some of the following to the table is considered a plus:

• Extensive knowledge with a range of digital and analog interfaces including GPIB, USB, VISA, TCP/IP, VLAN, CAN bus, SPI, I2C, analog-to-digital conversion
• Experience with continuous integration and agile development
• Experience automating processes and testing to improve manufacturing yields and reduce production time
• Experience working with electronics and embedded systems
• Developed and deployed software that has been used in real-world applications/projects.
• Good fundamental knowledge on Radio frequency (RF) systems and test equipment 
• Experience troubleshooting interactions between software and hardware such as network devices and lab instrumentation
• Experience with configuration management and version control software
• Experience automating processes and testing to improve manufacturing yields and reduce production time
• Experience with containerization technologies

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

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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! 🚀