Embedded Linux Engineer

Location: Warsaw

Department: Flight Software

Reports to: Jerzy Stefanowicz

Employment type: Permanent

Workplace model: Hybrid

Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required)

Why this role matters:

As an Embedded Linux Engineer, you’ll design and maintain the operating systems and bootloaders powering ICEYE’s satellite platforms, enabling reliable, high-performance communication between FPGA-based radar systems and higher-level software. Your work directly supports ICEYE’s ability to deliver near real-time Earth observation data for mission-critical global applications.

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 defence, 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

Develop and enhance Linux operating systems for SoC-based satellite modules

Bring up Linux kernels and bootloaders on new hardware platforms and support board-level debugging

Build and maintain kernel drivers and interfaces to expose FPGA functionality to higher software layers

Design and manage system services, boot orchestration, and runtime configuration including FPGA management

Collaborate with FPGA and flight software teams to integrate new features and validate system performance

Develop automation, testing, and deployment infrastructure for reliable software updates across satellite systems

What we’re looking for

Must haves:

Strong experience in embedded Linux development, including kernel, device tree, and bootloaders

Proficiency with embedded build systems such as Buildroot and GNU toolchains

Solid Linux programming skills across kernel and userspace, including service and system management

Hands-on experience with U-Boot, board bring-up, and low-level debugging from boot to runtime

Experience working with SoC platforms and hardware software integration, ideally with FPGA-based systems

Ability to troubleshoot across the full software stack from hardware interfaces to Linux user space

Experience developing Python-based automation, testing, or validation tools

Nice to haves:

Experience with over-the-air update systems for embedded devices

Experience operating and maintaining distributed or remote embedded systems

Knowledge of package management systems such as dpkg, opkg etc

Knowledge of space telecommunications or CCSDS protocols

Application Process

Recruiter screen

Hiring manager interview

Technical interview or panel

Task or coding test

Final interview

Security clearance step (if applicable)

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 others.

Drive effective teamwork: Create psychological safety, invite different perspectives, and build inclusive teams. There are no bad questions.

Act as one team: We win together. We match tasks to the right owner and stay agile as priorities shift.

Have fun: What we do matters and it should be enjoyable. Celebrate progress, take pride in results, and share the wins.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to support your health and wellbeing, at work and beyond. We keep improving them based on employee feedback, and offerings vary by location. Talent Acquisition will confirm what applies for this role and location during the process.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We want ICEYE to be a place where people can be themselves and do great work. Different backgrounds and perspectives make us stronger, which is why we work to create an environment where people feel included, respected, and able to speak up. Whatever your background, we want you to bring your authentic self to the table.

We’re committed to fair, inclusive hiring and equal opportunity. Everyone is welcome to apply. If you need any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, tell us and we will do our best to help.

Apply now to start your ICEYE journey and help us continue to make the impossible possible together. Read more about ICEYE and working with us at iceye.com .