Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

• Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
• Department: Spacecraft Hardware
• Location: Espoo, Finland
• Reports to: Mechanical Team Lead
• Contract: Permanent
• Working model: Hybrid
• Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO)

Why this role matters:

At ICEYE, every satellite is a marriage of precision engineering and robust reliability. As we continue expanding both our operations and spacecraft platforms with more and more demanding mission requirements there is a need for an engineering professional who has extensive experience from mechanical engineering, system integration as well as manufacturing and qualification of space hardware.

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring our engineering solutions will meet the stringent Aerospace quality requirements in terms of structural integrity, reliability and efficient and cost effective manufacturing. You will be an important part of our Spacecraft engineering community and help ICEYE continue building the world’s leading SAR satellite constellation.

Who We Are

ICEYE delivers space-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities to governments and allied nations. This includes sovereign and turnkey ISR missions leveraging ICEYE’s world-leading synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite technology, as well as access to data from the world’s largest SAR satellite constellation. These capabilities enable partners to detect and respond to critical changes anywhere on Earth with unprecedented speed and accuracy – day or night and in any weather, supported by ultra high-resolution imagery and high-frequency revisits.

As a trusted partner for defense, intelligence, security, and maritime domain awareness, ICEYE’s near real-time data creates a tactical advantage for mission-critical operations. Designed for dual use, the platform also serves civil protection and commercial users for natural-catastrophe intelligence, insurance, maritime monitoring (including oil-spill detection), and finance, contributing to global security and community resilience.

ICEYE is headquartered in Finland and operates globally across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. We have more than 900 employees, united by a shared vision: improving life on Earth by becoming the global source of truth in Earth Observation.

Your day-to-day responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to trade studies, design reviews (PDR/CDR), and verification and production qualification documentation (PRR/ERR)
• Ensure smooth, seamless and on time product delivery, from concept to qualification
• Contribute to the continuous improvements of our current products
• Collaborate with suppliers, supply chain, AIT engineering and QA department to ensure our products are compliant with launch and on-orbit environments
• Collaborate with system and subsystem engineers to define requirements for new products
• Collaborate with both internal and external engineering teams and AIT teams during product integration and build to validate the engineered solutions are meeting the set requirements and targets. Support issue resolution if and where necessary
• When needed, engage in broader spacecraft mechanical design tasks, providing cross-disciplinary support

Requirements

Must haves:

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
• Experience in aerospace, automotive, or related industries
• Experience in designing satellites structures, subsystems or similar complex electromechanical systems
• Understanding of mechanical stress, vibration, and thermal effects on space structures & mechanisms
• Ability to work cross-functionally with systems, electrical, and manufacturing teams
• Familiarity with industry standards such as ECSS, NASA, MIL
• Strong team working, analytical, documentation, and communication skills

Nice to haves:

• Experience with PLM/PDM systems for configuration control
• Hands-on experience with mechanical systems assembly, integration, and testing
• Prior experience with launch vehicle or spacecraft environments (SpaceX, Rocket Lab, ESA, etc.)

Application process

• Recruiter Interview
• Hiring Manager Interview
• Technical Assignment
• Panel Discussion
• Director Interview

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.