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ROLE HIGHLIGHTS: - Role: Software Engineer, Unmanned Aircraft (Avionics, Firmware, Autopilot) - Department: HAPS - Location: Valencia, Spain - Reports to: VP of Engineering, HAPS - Working type: Hybrid - Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required) THE MISSION OF THE SOFTWARE ENGINEER, UNMANNED AIRCRAFT As Software Engineer on the HAPS program, you will develop and maintain the custom software that keeps ICEYE's stratospheric electric aircraft flying — spanning the full stack from embedded avionics and command & control systems to simulation environments and ground-based tooling. You will integrate COTS and custom avionics components into a working UAV platform, build and improve hardware-in-the-loop and software-in-the-loop simulation systems, and participate directly in flight test campaigns — turning real-world data into software improvements that push the aircraft's capabilities forward.   WHO ARE WE? 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. ICEYE operates internationally with offices in Finland, Poland, Spain, Japan, the UAE, Greece, Germany, and the US. The company has more than 900 employees, inspired by the shared vision of improving life on Earth by becoming the global source of truth in Earth Observation.   DAY TO DAY RESPONSIBILITIES: - Designing and implementing software solutions for a novel UAV system - Integration of commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) and custom designed avionics components into a working UAV platform - Development and implementation of Command & Control segment for a very particular UAV system - Development and/or improvement of hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) and software-in-the-loop (SITL) simulation systems - Discover and understanding of airworthiness requirements - Understanding operational needs and developing solutions to improve operations - Development of verification procedures - Participation in flight test campaigns and in-flight data analysis   REQUIREMENTS: MUST HAVE SKILLS - 5+ years of relevant work experience - Good programming skills (C, C++, Python) - Knowledge of various communication protocols (e.g., CAN, Ethernet, SPI, I2C, UART) for inter-component communication - Expertise in developing embedded software and in embedded communication protocols - Hands-on experience with product deployment and debugging   NICE TO HAVE SKILLS - A degree in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Robotics, or similar - Experience with high-reliability electronics design for harsh environments - Familiarity with industry standards for electronics design and testing - Simulation development skills for electronic systems (e.g., SPICE, MATLAB/Simulink) - Experience with smart systems that are networked as cloud-linked fleets with telemetry - Passion for solving complex problems in a team environment - A proactive, can-do attitude and love for aerospace are expected APPLICATION PROCESS - Talent Acquisition Interview - Hiring Manager Interview - Technical Interview (onsite or virtual), including a Technical Challenge - Hiring Team Interview - Offer Decision WORKING AT ICEYE At ICEYE, you’ll join a diverse and highly engaged team