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Role highlights: Flight Software Application Layer Intern Location: Espoo, Finland Department: Engineering – Flight Software Reports to: Engineering Manager, Flight Software Application Layer Employment type: Internship Workplace model: Hybrid Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required) WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS: As a Flight Software Application Layer Intern, you'll contribute to the software systems that enable ICEYE satellites to perform their missions in orbit. Working alongside experienced software engineers, you'll help develop and maintain application-layer software, tooling, and services that support satellite operations and mission execution. This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a multidisciplinary space technology environment while contributing to systems that deliver actionable intelligence from space. WHO WE ARE ICEYE is the world leader in sovereign intelligence from space. We deliver persistent monitoring capabilities to detect and respond to changes in any location on Earth. ICEYE owns the world's largest and most advanced SAR (synthetic aperture radar) satellite constellation. To our customers we provide intelligence with unmatched quality, latency and revisit times, in any weather, day or night. To governments who choose to operate their own constellation we provide this proven capability as a sovereign system. ICEYE-built constellations serve customers in defence and intelligence, environmental monitoring, insurance and emergency management. We enable fast decisions that contribute to a safer future. Founded and headquartered in Finland, ICEYE operates globally with over 1000 employees across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. YOUR DAY-TO-DAY RESPONSIBILITIES - Contribute to the development and testing of application-layer software used in satellite operations and mission execution. - Build and maintain software tools, services, and integrations using C++, Python, and modern web technologies. - Collaborate with engineers across software, systems, and operations teams to solve technical challenges and improve workflows. - Participate in code reviews, testing activities, and engineering discussions while learning industry best practices for software development in a space environment. WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR MUST HAVES: - Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline. - Good programming skills in C++ and experience developing software applications. - Experience using Python for scripting, automation, testing, or software development. - Familiarity with modern web technologies such as TypeScript, React, and Node.js. NICE TO HAVES: - Understanding of messaging and distributed communication technologies such as NATS. - Experience working with REST APIs, web services, or cloud-native applications. - Interest in space technology, satellite systems, or mission-critical software development. APPLICATION PROCESS - Application review - Introductory conversation with Talent Acquisition - Technical interview with members of the Flight Software Application Layer team - Practical technical assignment - Final team interview - Offer stage 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 thi