Senior Smart Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanical

Role highlights:

• Senior Smart Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanical
• Location: Espoo, Finland
• Department: Global Manufacturing Organization (GMO)
• Reports to: Team Leader, Smart Manufacturing
• Employment type: Permanent
• Workplace model: Office / Hybrid
• Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required)
  

Why this role matters:

As a Senior 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, mentor others, and help us anticipate and remove bottlenecks as we continue to scale our operations.

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

• 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.
• Mentor and support junior and mid‑level engineers, providing design reviews, feedback and guidance on best practices.
• 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 prioritisation for production systems, helping the team focus on the highest‑impact projects.

Requirements

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 organisation.

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.