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ICEYE Engineering Intern Lab 2027

ICEYE logoICEYEEspooFull-time, InternshipPosted 1w agoApplications close 21 Dec 2026
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About the role

Get paid to build the future of space.

Join ICEYE, the company operating the world’s largest Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite constellation, for a fully paid, onsite internship where AI meets real-world engineering. The ICEYE Engineering Internship Program (“The ICEYE Intern Lab”) is designed for talented students in computer science, engineering, hardware, data science, and AI who want to apply their skills to meaningful challenges in earth observation, sensor technology, and intelligent systems.

With a flexible term of 3–6 months, interns work onsite at ICEYE’s engineering offices (Finland, Spain or Poland), collaborating directly with hardware, software, and operations teams on mission-driven projects. We seek Master’s and Bachelor’s students with strong AI tool fluency, curiosity, and a hands-on builder mindset.

You’ll be embedded in one of ICEYE’s engineering teams as a contributing team member for the duration of the program, contributing to real satellite and analytics projects (not simulations) that advance ICEYE’s mission to make the world safer and more resilient through persistent monitoring.

This second cohort officially launches in May 2027, with opportunities for early placement available.

Application Deadline: December 21, 2026 Decision Timeline: Offers to be made on a rolling basis with final decisions made by February 15, 2027

Cohort start date: May 2027

Education

  • Currently enrolled as a Bachelor's student (3rd year or later) or Master's student in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace, or a closely related field.
  • Recent university graduates are also eligible.
  • Must be eligible to work onsite in Finland, Spain or Poland (EU/EEA citizen, or able to secure an appropriate visa with the support of ICEYE).

Technical Skills

Our teams and projects span many different disciplines, but they are all highly technical and hands-on. Here is an example of technical skills needed in certain areas:

  • For software engineering roles : strong programming proficiency in Python, Go, Rust, and/or C++
  • For data science roles : computer vision, LLM, and/or classical machine learning experience. Python as a key programming language; data processing, analysis, or visualization tools (e.g., NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib)
  • All: Deep experience using AI coding assistants (e.g., Claude Code, Devin, Cursor, etc.) to enhance productivity, especially learning how to use agentic workflows.
  • All: Understanding of software development practices: version control (Git), testing, debugging, and documentation.

AI Mindset

  • AI development tool literacy (e.g. AI IDE or coding agents)
  • Demonstrated curiosity about how AI can accelerate real-world engineering.
  • Comfortable experimenting with AI-first workflows and prompt-based problem solving.
  • Willingness to learn new tools quickly and apply them to open-ended technical challenges

You …

  • have strong communication skills and ability to work in multidisciplinary teams (hardware, software, operations).
  • are not afraid to ask a lot of questions.
  • are proactive, resourceful, and a hands-on problem solver.
  • are able to manage time effectively in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.
  • are comfortable giving and receiving feedback, and presenting work during weekly reviews and demo days.

ICEYE Gives …

  • Salary 1 000 - 3 300€ /month based on location and years of study
  • Flights/transportation to your ICEYE office location
  • Housing
  • Work visa (if needed)

Recruitment process

  • Application: Submit your CV and answer a few short questions instead of a cover letter (about 30 minutes).
  • Peer Interview (30 min): A conversation with a former ICEYE intern about how you work, learn and collaborate.
  • Team matching: We match you with the engineering team that best fits your skills and interests.
  • Technical Interview with your future team (60 min): A short problem-solving exercise and a conversation with the team lead. We care more about how you approach the problem than about getting a perfect answer.
  • Decisions and offer

Copied from the listing ICEYE published, verified 31 Oct 2026.

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The application

Your details and CV, then 14 questions (5 written).

Have readyCVLinkedIn (optional)GitHub (optional)
  1. 1.
    Will you need visa or work permit sponsorship to work for ICEYE in Finland, Spain or Poland?Pick one
  2. 2.
    As part of our recruitment process, we engage in security checks via SUPO. To facilitate the security check, please provide details of all countries where you hold citizenship.Short answer
  3. 3.
    As part of our recruitment process, we engage in security checks via SUPO. To facilitate the security check, please provide details of all countries where you hold a right to permanent residencyShort answer
  4. 4.
    Current or most recent studies (degree, field, university)Written answer
  5. 5.
    Years in higher educationPick one: 1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6+
  6. 6.
    Graduation / Expected graduationDate
  7. 7.
    Earliest start date for the internshipDate
  8. 8.
    How long would you like your internship to be?Pick one: 3 months · 6 months
  9. 9.
    What would your situation be after the internship ends?Pick one: Graduated, available full-time · Still studying, available part-time (e.g. thesis) · Returning to full-time studies · Not sure yet
  10. 10.
    Area of interestPick one: Software Engineering · AI / Machine Learning · Data Science · Hardware · Geospatial · Other
  11. 11.
    Something you built (150 words max)Written answer
  12. 12.
    Which AI tools are part of your regular workflow? (max 100 words)Written answer
  13. 13.
    When AI got it wrong (max 100 words)Written answer
  14. 14.
    How you think (max 150 words)Written answer

Taken from the application form ICEYE runs, verified 30 Oct 2026.

How to apply to ICEYE: the questions its forms ask across its open roles.

About ICEYE

Synthetic-aperture radar satellites and the intelligence drawn from them.

Espoo is the home of ICEYE, which builds radar imaging (SAR) satellites under 100 kg. (Source: Wikipedia, ICEYE)

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