Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer
Title: Mechanical Manufacturing EngineerLocation: Espoo, FinlandDepartment: Engineering Manufacturing & QAReports to: Manufacturing & QA Team LeadEmployment type: PermanentWorkplace model: OfficeEmployment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO)
Why This Role Matters
As a Manufacturing Engineer – Mechanical, you’ll bridge design and production by ensuring mechanical hardware is manufacturable, high-quality, and delivered on time, enabling rapid iteration and reliable scaling of ICEYE’s satellite systems.
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
Review and improve mechanical design releases for manufacturability, including tolerances, GD&T, materials, and assembly requirementsEnsure manufacturing documentation packages are complete, accurate, and production-readyAct as the technical interface with suppliers, managing manufacturing execution, quality, and documentationTrack prototype builds, schedules, and priorities to ensure on-time delivery across multiple projectsLead nonconformance handling, root-cause analysis, and corrective and preventive actionsVerify incoming prototypes and coordinate rework, fixes, and rebuilds as neededMaintain accurate part data in PLM and ERP systems, including BOMs, revisions, and traceabilityContribute to process improvements, supplier onboarding, and development of prototyping capabilities
Must Haves
What we’re looking for
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or equivalentExperience in mechanical parts manufacturing in aerospace or other high-reliability industriesPractical knowledge of MCAD and CAM toolsUnderstanding of manufacturing techniques, standards, and testing methods for mechanical componentsAbility to interpret engineering drawings and assembly documentationExperience working with external suppliers and managing technical interfacesStrong organizational, documentation, and problem-solving skillsStrong communication skills in English and ability to work in cross-functional teams
Nice To Haves
Experience with PLM or ERP systems for configuration and lifecycle managementExperience supporting prototype builds and NPI processesExperience in satellite or space hardware manufacturing environments
Application Process
Recruiter InterviewHiring Manager InterviewTechnical AssignmentStakeholder InterviewDirector 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 and we will 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.