--- title: 'Forward Deployed AI Engineer, Germany at ICEYE' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/forward-deployed-ai-engineer-germany-iceye-munich-q73q8gh1rw93' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-15' --- # Forward Deployed AI Engineer, Germany at ICEYE - **Company:** [ICEYE](https://feeny.ai/companies/iceye) - **Location:** Munich, Germany - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** hybrid - **Posted:** 2026-08-21 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-15 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/iceye/f1923306-9ffa-4b2f-bee3-c7472c711167/application **Skills:** Satellite Imagery, Python, Go, TypeScript, Rust, LLMs, Prompt Engineering, RAG Systems, LangChain, LangGraph, pydantic-ai, Vector Databases, Docker, Kubernetes, Linux, APIs, Data Pipelines, Geospatial Data, Remote Sensing, MCP Integrations > Deploy ICEYE's intelligence platform into secure, often air-gapped environments and build AI-powered workflows, including RAG systems and data fusion pipelines. The role involves hands-on software engineering, customer engagement, and rapid prototyping to turn satellite data into mission-critical tools for defense a... ## Job description Role highlights: - Role: Forward Deployed AI Engineer - Department: Forward Deployed Engineering - Location: Germany - Reports to: VP, Forward Deployed Engineering - 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. - Rapidly prototype AI-powered solutions (code first, polish later) that address immediate operational requirements. - Conduct hands-on training sessions on platform capabilities and AI workflow usage. - Gather customer feedback and translate it into technical requirements for ICEYE's product and engineering teams. ## What we are looking for Must have skills: - 3+ years hands-on software engineering building and deploying production systems. - Strong Python programming skills (required) plus one of: Go, TypeScript, or Rust. - Hands-on experience with LLMs, prompt engineering, and RAG systems. - Working knowledge of agent frameworks (LangChain, LangGraph, pydantic-ai) and vector databases. - Experience with Docker and deploying in secure / isolated / air-gapped environments. - Practical experience with APIs, data pipelines, and integrating systems in production, - Familiarity with Linux and basic Kubernetes operations. - Builder mindset: ship fast, iterate with feedback, and prioritize working solutions over perfect architecture. - Strong communication + customer engagement, able to work embedded with intelligence analysts / military operators. - Strong spoken and written English, able to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. - Willingness to travel 40–60% to customer sites within the region. Nice to have skills: - Experience in defense, intelligence, or government operational environments. - Deploying to on-prem data centers and/or air-gapped networks. - Familiarity with geospatial data, satellite imagery, or remote sensing. - Experience with MCP integrations, multi-agent systems, or agentic workflows. - Deeper Kubernetes, IaC (Terraform/Ansible), and/or offline CI/CD. - 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) ## About ICEYE ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: ICEYE builds and operates the world’s largest synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite constellation, delivering persistent, day-and-night, all-weather Earth observation data and sovereign intelligence capabilities to governments and commercial customers. - **Entity Type**: Private (raised over €1B in total funding, latest round led by a €1B funding announcement) - **Headquarters**: Espoo, Finland - **Founded**: 2014 - **Founders**: Rafal Modrzewski (CEO) and Pekka Laurila (Chief Strategy Officer) ## Core Business - **Primary industry/industries**: Space & Satellite Technology, Earth Observation, Defense & Intelligence, Insurance, Natural Disaster Response, Environmental Monitoring - **Target customers**: B2G (governments, defense, intelligence agencies), B2B (insurance companies, emergency management, environmental agencies, commercial enterprises) - **Mission or purpose statement**: “We enable fast decisions that contribute to a safer future.” ICEYE believes in unlocking the potential of SAR data to make it more accessible for governments, companies, organizations, and people. ## Products & Services - **SAR Satellite Constellation**: The world’s largest and most advanced synthetic aperture radar satellite constellation, providing imagery and data in any weather, day or night, with daily and sub-daily revisit times. - **Sovereign Intelligence Systems**: ICEYE offers governments the ability to operate their own dedicated constellation as a sovereign system, providing proven capability for defense and national security. - **Government Solutions – Flood Insights & Wildfire Insights**: Near real-time building-level impact assessments that blend SAR data with damage analysis, enabling emergency teams to quickly assess damage, deploy resources, and improve recovery outcomes. - **Natural Catastrophe Solutions for Insurance**: Building-level data enabling insurers to rapidly evaluate risks and respond effectively to floods, wildfires, and other extreme events. - **Defense & National Security Intelligence**: Actionable intelligence for strategic responses to emerging threats, empowering nations to safeguard their people and national interests. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed - **Key Metric**: Total Funding raised — over **€1 billion** (as of the latest funding round, which ICEYE describes as a €1B funding round leading a new era of sovereign intelligence from space). Additionally, ICEYE secured a **€300 million revolving credit facility** to support continued growth. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not fully detailed in provided sources, but the company has closed multiple large funding rounds and credit facilities from institutional investors. Key partners include governments in defense, intelligence, insurance, and emergency management across Finland, Poland, Spain, Germany, the UK, Australia, Japan, the UAE, Greece, and the US. - **Growth Signals**: - Over **1,000 employees** globally, from more than 45 (or 75) nationalities. - Offices across Finland, Poland, Spain, Germany, the UK, Australia, Japan, the UAE, Greece, and the US. - Appointed **Eric Jensen** as Chief Operating Officer. - ISO 27001:2022 (information security) and ISO 9001:2015 (quality management) certified. - Satellites can be launch-ready within 15–24 months, enabling rapid constellation expansion. ## Competitive Advantages - **World’s largest SAR constellation**: Unmatched scale and revisit frequency (daily/sub-daily) compared to competitors. - **All-weather, day/night capability**: SAR technology pierces through clouds, smoke, and darkness, providing reliable data regardless of conditions. - **Sovereign offering**: Unique ability to sell entire constellations as sovereign systems to governments, creating deep, long-term partnerships. - **Proven commercial traction**: Deep integration with insurance and emergency management workflows, delivering quantifiable, building-level impact assessments. - **Strong certifications**: ISO 27001:2022 and ISO 9001:2015 provide customer assurance on security and quality. - **Speed to orbit**: Small, agile satellites enable rapid deployment (15–24 months from order to launch), a key differentiator in the space industry. ## Strategic Focus - **Scaling the constellation**: Continuing to expand the SAR satellite fleet to improve revisit times and global coverage. - **Sovereign intelligence**: Growing the “constellation-as-a-service” model for governments seeking independent space-based intelligence capabilities. - **Natural catastrophe resilience**: Deepening partnerships with insurers and emergency management agencies to improve community resilience and disaster response. - **National security**: Enhancing defense and intelligence offerings for governments worldwide. - **Global expansion**: Growing regional presence and operations across Europe, Asia-Pacific, North America, and the Middle East. - **Commercial diversification**: Expanding into new verticals beyond defense and insurance, such as environmental monitoring and critical infrastructure. ## Why Work Here - **Mission-driven impact**: Employees work on challenges that matter — enabling faster disaster response, protecting communities, and strengthening national security. - **Fast-paced ownership culture**: “At ICEYE, you take ownership early. You move fast, solve hard problems, and work alongside driven experts who care deeply about impact.” — ICEYE Careers page. - **Multicultural & diverse**: Colleagues from over 45 (or 75) nationalities, creating a truly international “NewSpace” environment. - **Values-driven**: Culture built on curiosity, collaboration, acting as one, seeing the big picture, driving effective teamwork, and having fun. - **Hybrid & remote flexibility**: Many roles are hybrid (combining office time with remote work), and some are fully remote within specific countries or time zones. Exact setup depends on the role and team. - **Benefits**: - Occupational healthcare, occupational and accident insurance - Time for self-development, research, training, conferences, or certification schemes - Relocation support (flight tickets, accommodation, relocation agency) - Yearly benefit budget (sport, transport, bike, wellness, lunch, etc.) - Inspiring office spaces with silent workspaces for focus - **Growth & learning**: Opportunity to work across engineering, software, data, product, and business roles — space/aerospace background not required for many positions as long as core skills are strong. - **Recruitment process**: Transparent and structured — recruiter call, hiring manager deep-dive, technical task (for relevant roles), team collaboration conversation, leadership discussion, and offer. Relocation and visa support available for most roles. ## Sources 1. [iceye.com](https://www.iceye.com/company) — Company overview, leadership, certifications, mission 2. [iceye.com](https://www.iceye.com/careers) — Careers page, culture, benefits, values 3. [iceye.com](https://www.iceye.com/careers/recruitment) — Recruitment FAQ, hybrid/remote policy, interview process 4. 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