Senior Test Automation Engineer, Satellite Software

Position: Senior Test Automation Engineer, Satellite Software

Location: Espoo, Finland

Type: Permanent

Hiring Model: On-site/ Hybrid

Who are we?

ICEYE is the global leader in synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite operations for Earth Observation, persistent monitoring, and natural catastrophe solutions; owning and operating the world's largest SAR constellation. ICEYE is headquartered in Finland and operates from five international locations with more than 600 employees from nearly 60 countries, inspired by the shared vision of improving life on Earth by becoming the global source of truth in Earth Observation.

Our satellites acquire images of Earth at any time – even when it’s cloudy or dark – providing commercial and government partners with unmatched persistent monitoring capabilities. Information derived from our SAR images helps customers make data-driven decisions to address time-critical challenges in various sectors, such as maritime, disaster management, insurance, and finance.

Our team is a tight-knit group of experts across many disciplines (e.g., engineering, software development, radar technology, etc.). We’re innovative, driven people who strive for excellence in everything we do. Teamwork, curiosity, and having fun are core values at ICEYE, and contribute to Making the Impossible possible!!

Why should you work for us?

ICEYE is at the cutting edge of new technology and we are continuing to build and operate our commercial constellation of SAR satellites. Working with ICEYE, you will be part of making the impossible possible, whilst shaping the Earth Observation industry. You will work with varied, diverse and engaged colleagues to further the ICEYE mission. At ICEYE we realise that without great people we can not succeed, therefore you will be an integral, valued and appreciated colleague, with the ability to directly shape the vision and direction of the business.

We actively support Continuous Professional Development, and will provide access to a range of avenues to allow you to succeed, including courses, training and attendance at conferences. ICEYE is a place where your development, your growth and your success is a priority.

What are we looking for?

To support the company's growth, we are seeking an experienced Senior Test Automation Engineer, Satellite Software to join our flight software team. The position is located in our headquarters in Espoo, Finland.

About the role?

ICEYE is committed to delivering high-quality data to its customers on time. You will help to ensure it will keep happening working in the Flight Software team.

Our team is responsible for the software that runs in the embedded systems of ICEYE’s spacecraft. This software manages onboard activities, data processing, power management, communication with the ground, propulsion system, and spacecraft health and safety. You will work with technologies such as Embedded Linux, ARM-based microcontrollers, SoCs, and RTOS. 

The Flight Software team is a critical group in the company, continuously implementing new features and developing new subsystems for the new satellites and those already in our fleet. 

You will design, develop, and run automation procedures and engineer test cases that give continuous feedback to your colleagues. At ICEYE, we approach testing and quality assurance with a unique mix of automation, telemetry, and manual testing. You must be passionate about building software correctly and doing innovative testing as a part of a larger engineering team. We want to ask you to continuously support the execution of test plans as part of our iterative development process. Our developers are a collection of world-class talent, and we want you to aim for the same level in your line of work.

This is a full-time position located in Espoo, Finland, with the possibility of hybrid work. If you are coming from abroad, we will gladly support relocating to the capital area of the world's happiest country.

Responsibilities:

• Working closely with satellite hardware and software engineers, you will build up relevant automation testing frameworks.
• Building up automation tests that make use of hardware-in-the-loop in order to create holistic system level quality gates for software development. 
• Create, maintain and improve automation testing frameworks across distinct engineering groups. Keeping our test automation technologies and approaches up-to-date through the integration of automated testing tools and test harnesses as required.
• Reporting results of QA activities and find easily reproducible steps for bugs that you can collaborate with engineers to establish fixes. Be able to isolate signals from the noise, and issue feedback that eases the work of your colleagues.
• Improving our regression testing capabilities in a scalable way. Figuring out ways to catch bugs before they manifest in production and prevent them from happening again.
• Being a proactive member of the team, championing a quality-driven approach across the development organization. Demonstrate independent thinking, fostering clarity and resolution, showcasing the right way of performing tests.
• Create tailor made scripts that enable testing by gluing together complex systems in order to be able to provide testing capability at all levels of the SDLC. Be an effective documentation writer documenting the tools you create.

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands on experience of designing test cases and running test automation as part of larger software development.
• Worked with embedded systems, familiarity with cross compilation, on-chip debuggers, bootloaders, firmware.
• Proven experience in test automation frameworks (Pytest preferred) and advanced knowledge of automation testing tools and procedures.
• Experience with REST API testing, utilizing Swagger tools.
• Proficiency in setting up CI/CD pipelines for test automation, hands-on experience with Github (Actions and workflows).
• Experience of the Linux operating system and writing shell scripts
• Great coding skills (preferably skilled in Python, C, C++)
• Have worked with lab equipment previously and automating electronic equipment and instrumentation with ethernet interfaces.
• Be a glue coder, be adept in developing custom tooling and scripts to be able to test different systems across the stack.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken

In addition to the above, it would be beneficial if you had the below attributes and skills:

• Degree in engineering (A master's/higher degree is a strong plus).
• Experience working in startup environments, reflecting adaptability and dynamic problem-solving.
• Proficiency in setting up CI/CD pipelines for test automation, and hands-on experience with Github.
• Embedded software expertise, bare-metal (no-OS), RTOS-based, and Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL) libraries for ARM-based microcontrollers or SoCs.

Benefits

What we offer:

• A job that matters in a dynamic New Space environment with a scale-up approach.
• Base salary range for this position is 5500-6500 Euros per month (gross) contingent on your experience level, and will be negotiated individually.
• An independent role with a supportive and diverse work environment.
• Occupational healthcare, occupational, and private insurance.
• A yearly benefit budget to spend as you wish (i.e., on sport, transport, wellness, lunch, etc.).
• Relocation support (i.e., flight tickets, accommodation, relocation buddy program).
• Time for self-development, research, training, conferences, or certification schemes, including access to a company-paid language course.
• Inspiring and collaborating offices and silent workspaces enable you to focus.
• Regular internal events for employees (e.g., sports events, team-building events, parties, etc.).
• A wide variety of the best coffee, tea, snacks, and sweets to accompany your daily space mission.
  

Diversity, equity, and inclusion

At ICEYE, we believe that diversity isn't just a buzzword – it's our greatest asset.

We're committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every voice is not only heard but celebrated. We know that diverse perspectives breed innovation and creativity, which is why we actively seek out individuals from all walks of life, backgrounds, and experiences.

Whatever your background, we want you to bring your authentic self to the table. Join us and be part of a team where differences are not only embraced but cherished, because together, we're stronger.

Apply now to start your ICEYE journey, and help us continue to make the impossible possible together.

Contact
Nadia Farooq

Talent Acquisition Partner

[email protected]