Working type: Hybrid (On-site at customer locations approx. 50% of time)
German security clearance (Sicherheitsüberprüfung Ü1/Ü2/Ü3)
Must be eligible and able to attain relevant national and NATO security clearances
Must be based in-country and native level speaker of the country you're deploying to.
THE MISSION OF THE FORWARD DEPLOYED AI ENGINEER
In this role, you'll be the hands-on AI builder defense and intelligence customers rely on. You’ll deploy ICEYE’s intelligence platform into secure (often air-gapped) environments and rapidly ship AI-powered workflows on top of it—everything from Docker-based deployments to RAG systems fusing SAR imagery with intelligence reports. This is a ship-code-daily role: turning raw satellite data into mission-critical tools analysts use to protect nations.
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.
DAY TO DAY RESPONSIBILITIES:
PLATFORM DEPLOYMENT & INTEGRATION
Deploy ICEYE's intelligence platform into customer secure environments (on-premise, air-gapped networks, classified data centers).
Build and maintain containerized applications (Docker) and manage deployments in customer Kubernetes clusters.
Develop APIs and data pipelines connecting ICEYE systems to customer C4ISR infrastructure and intelligence tools.
Troubleshoot deployment issues in disconnected environments without external internet access.
AI SOLUTION DEVELOPMENT & CUSTOMIZATION
Build Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems that combine ICEYE SAR data with customer intelligence documents for context-aware analysis.
Develop AI agents and workflows using frameworks like LangChain, LangGraph, or similar tools to automate analytical tasks.
Implement prompt engineering strategies and conversational AI interfaces that enable analysts to query satellite data using natural language.
Create Model Context Protocol (MCP) integrations connecting AI systems with customer data sources.
DATA FUSION & INTELLIGENCE WORKFLOWS
Build data fusion pipelines combining SAR imagery with additional intelligence sources (AIS, RF signals, optical imagery, SIGINT).
Develop automated workflows that correlate and cross-reference information across different data modalities.
Create lightweight tools, dashboards, and alerting systems tailored to customer operational needs.
CUSTOMER ENGAGEMENT & RAPID PROTOTYPING
Work embedded with intelligence analysts, data scientists, and military operators to understand mission-critical problems.
Understanding of intelligence analysis workflows and defense/government requirements.
Experience with data fusion, multi-source intelligence integration, or GIS tools (ArcGIS, QGIS).
Background in solution engineering, technical consulting, or customer success.
Experience in defense tech (e.g., Palantir, Anduril, Scale AI, similar startups).
APPLICATION PROCESS
Talent Acquisition Interview
Take home task
Hiring Manager Interview
Hiring Team Interview
Offer Decision
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—we’ll 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 https://www.iceye.com
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