Supply Chain Specialist (Satellite Flight Control & Structures category)

Role Highlights

• Supply Chain Specialist (Satellite Flight Control & Structures category)
• Department: Global Manufacturing Organisation / Supply Chain
• Location: Espoo
• Reports to: Supply Chain Manager
• Permanent / Fixed term / Internship: Permanent
• Remote / Hybrid / Office: Hybrid (max 2 days/week WFH)
• Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO)

Why this role matters:

As a Supply Chain Specialist for the Satellite Flight Control & Structures category you will ensure the availability of flight-critical systems, including ADCS, propulsion, and composite satellite structures, that directly impact satellite control and mission success, enabling designs to be built, tested, and launched on schedule.

You will work closely with suppliers, engineering, and production, translating technical needs into reliable supply, managing risks, and supporting the scaling of satellite production.

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.

Requirements

Your day-to-day responsibilities

• Flight-critical hardware is available on time
• ADCS, propulsion, and composite structures support development, production, and launch without supply-driven delays
• Supply risks are identified and mitigated early
• Long lead times, single sources, and technical risks are actively managed before impacting programs
• Suppliers meet flight-grade performance expectations
• Key suppliers deliver to quality, reliability, and schedule requirements
• Supply supports scaling into production

What we’re looking for

Must haves:

1. Technical understanding of satellite propulsion, and ADCS systems and composite structures
2. Strategic sourcing of high-reliability hardware
3. Supplier qualification and risk management
4. Strong cross-functional execution with engineering and production

In addition to the requirements above, we evaluate candidates on these key qualities throughout the hiring process:

• Intellectual Firepower: Rapidly comprehends, structures and synthesizes complex information, draws accurate conclusions, and communicates them with clarity.
• Passion & Work Ethic: Brings sustained motivation, resilience, and high personal standards to every challenge.
• Ownership & Action: Assumes full accountability for outcomes, acting decisively, and ensuring commitments are delivered.
• Team Player: Works collaboratively across teams, contributing to shared success, and engaging in constructive debate.
• Integrity & Growth Mindset: Operates with transparency and humility, learns from setbacks, and actively seeks opportunities to grow.

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.