Satellite Operations Specialist

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ROLE HIGHLIGHTS:   - Satellite Operations Specialist - Location: Finland - Department: Satellite Operations & Maintenance / Engineering - Reports to: Satellite Operations Team Lead - Employment type: Fixed term - Workplace model: Office - Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required)   WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS:   As a Satellite Operations Specialist, you will be an integral part of ensuring that ICEYE is able to deliver the product and data to customers. You will work closely with other operators on the operations console throughout your shift hours, ensuring smooth operation of our constellation of satellites and providing crucial support for any unexpected contingencies that arise on the fleet or ground systems. You will help to improve Satellite Operations by developing new procedures and tools. You'll handle fleet maintenance, engage in mock operations pre-launch, and be a critical part of the Launch and Early Orbit Operations. If you're passionate about space technology and eager to make an impact in satellite operations, we want to hear from you.   WHO WE ARE   ICEYE 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.   As 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.   ICEYE 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. YOUR DAY-TO-DAY RESPONSIBILITIES   - Maintain continuous, high-quality monitoring and control of the satellite constellation during all shifts - Ensure safe operations, early detection of anomalies, and proper escalation or resolution - Enhance Satellite Operations by developing and refining procedures, tools, and workflow - Support fleet maintenance activities and satellite in orbit testing - Contribute to mission readiness through simulations and Launch and Early Orbit Operations - Deliver clear shift handovers, incident reporting, and documentation - Contribute to seamless 24/7 operations and strengthen team-wide situational awareness and best practices.   WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR   MUST HAVES: - Relevant university degree: Aeronautical Engineering, Space studies, Applied Physics or similar, or relative experience in a similar role. - Have attention to detail with an excellent ability to focus - Have strong problem-solving skills and the ability to react fast - Strong English language skills (both written and spoken) - Flexibility in scheduled working hours (ability to work morning, evening, and night shifts, 365/24/7 basis) - Interest in Space Industry/Satellite Operations   NICE TO HAVES: - Space background - Knowledge about satellite systems - Knowledge about orbital mechanics - Familiarity with Linux system - Familiarity with Python - Familiarity with Atlassian Cloud (Jira, Confluence)   APPLICATION PROCESS   - Talent Attraction Partner interview (30 minutes, online) - Technical / Team Lead interview (30 minutes, online) - Team Director interview (30 minutes, online)   WORKING AT ICEYE   At 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.   HOW WE WORK (OUR VALUES)   - Make 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. - Be curious: Go deep, ask questions, listen carefully, and think critically. Understand the “why” behind decisions. - See the big picture: Stay close to what’s happening across the company so you can make better decisions. Consider how your work affects other