Mechanical Engineering Systems & CAD Specialist

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Espoo, FIN
Hybrid
Senior level
Aerospace • Defense
The Role
Administer mechanical design, simulation, and PLM systems supporting spacecraft hardware development. Provide CAD and simulation software troubleshooting, manage licenses and vendors, maintain CAD libraries and product structures, and improve modeling, release, and revision-control workflows. The role supports cross-functional engineering and IT teams while contributing to reliable product delivery and continuous process improvement.
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Role highlights:
  • Mechanical Engineering Systems & CAD Specialist

  • Location: Espoo, Finland

  • Department: Spacecraft Hardware

  • Reports to: Mechanical Team Lead

  • Employment type: Permanent

  • Workplace model: Hybrid / Office

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

Why this role matters:

As ICEYE expands its satellite constellation and develops more advanced spacecraft, reliable engineering tools and efficient workflows are essential to meeting demanding aerospace quality standards. This role ensures mechanical design teams have the software, systems, and processes they need to develop reliable, cost-effective products and deliver missions successfully.

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
  • Ensure smooth, seamless and on time product delivery, from concept to qualification

  • Contribute to the continuous improvements of our current products

  • Systems & Software Administration: Install, update, license, and maintain mechanical design software, FEA/CFD simulation tools, and PLM databases

  • Engineering Team Support: Provide day-to-day technical assistance and troubleshooting for design engineers working with CAD and simulation software

  • Model & Data Management: Maintain standardized CAD library components, template files, and product structure integrity within the PLM system

  • Process Optimization: Assist in establishing best practices for CAD modeling standards, design release workflows, and revision control

  • Vendor & IT Liaison: Coordinate with software vendors for licensing/updates and collaborate with internal IT teams on system infrastructure requirements

What we’re looking for

Must haves:

  • Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related field

  • Experience in aerospace, automotive, or related industries

  • 5-10 years of practical experience in mechanical design or engineering IT/tool support

  • CAD/PLM Expertise: Proficiency in handling complex product assemblies with modern 3D CAD platforms and PLM environments

  • Ability to work cross-functionally with systems, electrical, manufacturing and IT- teams

  • Simulation Knowledge: Hands-on experience or proven familiarity with engineering simulation tools

  • Problem-Solving Ability: Strong analytical troubleshooting skills with a customer-service mindset toward supporting engineering end-users

Nice to haves:

  • Experience on Autocad Inventor, PTC Creo or Siemens NX

  • Experience on PTC Arena and Altair simulation tools

  • Experience on CADTALK or similar integration tools

  • Ability to program simple macros & scripts

  • Ability to develop simple toolkits through API interface


Application Process
  • Talent Attraction Introduction

  • Hiring Manager Alignment

  • Task Assignment

  • Technical Interview

  • 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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related field
  • Experience in aerospace, automotive, or a related industry
  • 5–10 years of practical experience in mechanical design or engineering IT/tool support
  • Proficiency with complex product assemblies, modern 3D CAD platforms, and PLM environments
  • Ability to work cross-functionally with systems, electrical, manufacturing, and IT teams
  • Hands-on experience or proven familiarity with engineering simulation tools
  • Strong analytical troubleshooting skills and a customer-service mindset for engineering end-user support
  • Experience with AutoCAD Inventor, PTC Creo, or Siemens NX
  • Experience with PTC Arena and Altair simulation tools
  • Experience with CADTALK or similar integration tools
  • Ability to program simple macros and scripts
  • Ability to develop simple toolkits through API interfaces
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The Company
HQ: Espoo
500 Employees
Year Founded: 2015

What We Do

We are a fast-growing international New Space company with employees from over 45 countries united by the same values and vision. ICEYE delivers unmatched persistent monitoring capabilities for any location on earth. Owning the world’s largest synthetic-aperture radar (SAR) satellite constellation, we enable objective, data-driven decisions for customers in sectors such as insurance, natural catastrophe response and recovery, security, maritime monitoring and finance. Our data can be collected day or night, and even through cloud cover. We constantly search for new talent to push the technology limits and keep making the impossible possible. See our open positions and join us on this journey!

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