Smart Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanical

ICEYE is a Finnish space technology company that owns and operates the world's largest commercial synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite constellation. The company delivers continuous, all-weather, day-and-night Earth observation capabilities, enabling persistent monitoring and rapid detection of changes at any location on the planet. Its core offerings span SAR data products, mission systems for sovereign governments, defense and intelligence solutions, and natural catastrophe monitoring for the insurance, banking, and public sectors. ICEYE plays a significant role in climate resilience and disaster response by providing near real-time, observed data on natural catastrophes such as floods, wildfires, and hurricanes. Unlike traditional modelling approaches, ICEYE delivers actual satellite-derived flood extents and depths, empowering governments, insurers, and utilities to respond faster and more accurately to climate-driven disasters. This capability supports community resilience, more precise insurance claims processing, and informed policy decisions in the face of increasing climate risk. What distinguishes ICEYE is its combination of the largest SAR constellation globally, sub-meter (25 cm) resolution imagery, and an end-to-end operational intelligence infrastructure that includes deployable ground units capable of compressing collection-to-dissemination timelines to minutes. Founded with a mission to make Earth observation data continuously available and actionable, ICEYE serves defense, intelligence, government, and commercial clients worldwide, positioning itself as a critical enabler of both national security and climate adaptation efforts.

Role highlights:

• Location: Espoo, Finland

• Department: Global Manufacturing Organization (GMO)

• Reports to: Senior Smart Manufacturing Engineer

• Employment type: Permanent

• Workplace model: Office

• Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO)

Why this role matters:

As a Smart Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanical, you will play a key role in how ICEYE builds satellites at scale. You will design and own critical mechanical and electromechanical systems from Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE) to production test jigs that keep our production lines safe, efficient and reliable. Working in a multi‑disciplinary Smart Manufacturing Engineering team, you’ll set standards, work directly with others, and help us anticipate and remove bottlenecks as we continue to scale our operations.

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.

Your day-to-day responsibilities

• Design, implement and own Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE) and other mechanical / electromechanical systems used in satellite production and integration.

• Develop production test jigs and verification systems (e.g. fixtures, subsystem assembly jigs, custom rigs) in close collaboration with electronics and software engineers.

• Take designs from concept through detailed CAD, documentation, manufacturing support and commissioning on the production floor.

• Define and improve standards, frameworks and documentation practices for mechanical and mechatronic designs within Smart Manufacturing Engineering.

• Proactively identify current and future bottlenecks in production processes and propose data‑driven mitigation plans.

• Collaborate closely with Production, AIT Engineering and other Engineering teams to ensure systems are robust, maintainable and aligned with operational needs.

• Contribute to roadmaps and prioritization for production systems, helping the team focus on the highest‑impact projects.

What we’re looking for

Must haves:

• 6–8+ years of experience in mechanical or electromechanical engineering, focused on production systems, test equipment, or similar.

• Proven track record designing and delivering mechanical / support equipment such as MGSE, lifting systems, dollies or fixtures for large, high‑value hardware.

• Hands‑on experience designing and implementing production test jigs or verification systems (e.g. fixtures for electronics testing, flying probe interfaces, custom test rigs).

• Solid understanding of how mechanics, electronics and software/controls fit together and comfortable collaborating closely with electronics and software engineers.

• Strong CAD skills and experience taking designs from concept through detailed design, manufacturing and on‑site commissioning.

• Experience in at least one high‑reliability or complex production domain (e.g. space, aerospace, automotive, robotics, industrial automation).

• Demonstrated seniority: leading projects, taking end‑to‑end ownership and mentoring junior engineers.

• Willingness and ability to work onsite in Espoo in production and integration environments.

Nice to haves

• Experience with satellite or spacecraft integration and MGSE.

• Experience working across multiple production sites or in a global manufacturing context.

• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and/or Six Sigma tools and practices.

• Experience introducing or improving design frameworks, templates and documentation standards in an engineering organization.

Application Process

• TA screen

• Hiring manager interview

• Technical interview + task

• Final onsite interviews

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.