Software AIT Engineer

The role

You will lead satellite-level verification and validation campaigns and integrate flight software with satellite subsystems. You will develop automated test frameworks and act as the primary technical contact for software-related integration issues.

What you will do

• Execute satellite-level verification and validation (V&V) campaigns
• Lead the integration of flight software with satellite subsystems
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks
• Act as primary technical contact for software-related integration issues
• Support production readiness and design reviews
• Contribute to and improve AIT documentation
• Interface with Global AIT, Software Engineering, and Mission Operations teams
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in integration methods, test efficiency, and build reliability

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in integration, testing, or production of complex systems
• Strong proficiency in Python scripting and automation for test development and data analysis
• Proven experience in multidisciplinary engineering environments with a focus on system-level validation
• Deep technical understanding of satellite architectures including command and data handling (C&DH), avionics, or communication subsystems
• Familiarity with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, environmental testing (EMC, vibration, thermal), and configuration management
• Systems engineering mindset
• Proficient English (written and spoken)

Nice to have

• Experience in aerospace or high-reliability hardware industries
• Experience with Atlassian Cloud tools (Jira, Confluence)
• Track record of enabling design-for-testability (DFT) and design-for-manufacturing (DFM)
• Lean and Six Sigma experience
• Experience writing or improving Python test scripts beyond routine execution

Benefits

• Continuous professional development
• Training opportunities

Before you apply

• Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required)
• Talent Acquisition Interview
• Hiring Manager General Interview
• Technical Interview, including a Technical Challenge
• Final Interview

About the company

ICEYE is the world leader in sovereign intelligence from space. They own the world's largest and most advanced SAR (synthetic aperture radar) satellite constellation.