Intelligent Systems Engineer

Role highlights:

• Intelligent Systems Engineer (Full Stack Automation & Applied ML)
• Location: Kyiv
• Perm
• 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 800 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 will you do in this role? 

Mission — Why This Role Exists

We’re scaling ICEYE’s global operations. To do that, we need engineers who can simplify complex processes and build systems that improve how work gets done. This role exists to automate and structure the critical workflows that move customer contracts through to delivery, and to prepare our operations for the use of machine learning where it adds real value.

Expected Outcomes

• Key operational processes (lead to cash) are automated, integrated, and consistently reliable
• Manual interventions and workarounds are reduced through better structure, validation, and logic
• Cross-functional teams (Ops, Product, Finance) have better visibility and fewer blockers
• Real-time metrics, exceptions, and trends are surfaced early and acted on quickly
• The groundwork is in place for introducing learning-based systems where they help most

Responsibilities

What Success Looks Like

1. Streamline and Orchestrate Workflows

• Streamline and accelerate lead-to-order-to-cash operations by designing modular workflow automations that support team-driven orchestration across systems
• Reduce manual steps by embedding logic into how tasks flow between tools, teams, and data
• Ensure workflows are stable, trackable, and responsive to operational events

2. Add Intelligence Where It Matters

• Work with other teams to bring scoring, prioritization, and exception logic into workflows
• Create dashboards and alerting that help operators see issues and patterns early
• Structure and log key decisions to support future learning and process improvements

3. Prepare for AI Systems

• Help lay the technical foundation for operations assistants that handle routine tasks, detect issues, and support operators
• Design data flows and capture feedback that will enable AI-based features over time
• Make sure anything “intelligent” is traceable, supportable, and aligned with ICEYE’s standards

4. Work Across Teams

• Collaborate with Ops, Product, Engineering, and Finance to understand pain points and priorities
• Build tools that work well with existing platforms and are easy to operate and maintain
• Focus on clarity, reliability, and real-world usability in everything you delivery

Requirements

What Makes You a Strong Fit

Must-Have

• Experience building workflow automations or service integrations for business operations
• Hands-on work with tools like Salesforce, JIRA, NetSuite, Slack, or internal systems via APIs
• Proficiency in Python and/or TypeScript (React or FastAPI experience is useful)
• Familiarity with GenAI tools (OpenAI APIs, LangChain, FAISS, Pinecone)
• Able to design structured logic from semi-structured or human-driven processes
• Know how to monitor and improve systems after launch
• Experience building logs, metrics, or audit trails that support better operations over time
• Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical colleagues
• Able to take vague goals and turn them into working, maintainable solutions

Nice-to-Have

• Exposure to ML workflows, including model deployment or data prep
• Background in operations-heavy fields like logistics, aerospace, or defense
• Familiarity with satellite operations, tasking, or quality control

Tech Stack Snapshot

Workflow & Integrations

• Python, Go, FastAPI, Flask
• PostgreSQL, Redis, REST APIs
• JIRA, Holistics, Databricks , Slack, Confluence, Workato, Salesforce, NetSuite, 
• Internal systems and service APIs

Infrastructure & Monitoring

• Docker, Kubernetes (GCP or AWS)
• GitHub Actions, Datadog, Sentry

Machine Learning & Intelligence

• scikit-learn, XGBoost, PyTorch
• Airflow, Prefect
• LangChain, OpenAI APIs, FAISS, Pinecone

Internal Tools

• React, TypeScript, TailwindCSS

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

Benefits

• A job that matters in a dynamic Earth Observation environment with a scale-up approach
• An independent role with a supportive and diverse work environment
• Time for self-development, research, training, conferences, or certification schemes

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. Read more about ICEYE and working with us at iceye.com