Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer

• Title: Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer

• Location: Espoo, Finland

• Department: Engineering Testing

• Reports to: Mechanical Engineering Testing Team Lead

• Employment type: Permanent

• Workplace model: Office

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

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.

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.

• Review and improve mechanical design releases for manufacturability, including tolerances, GD&T, materials, and assembly requirements

• Ensure manufacturing documentation packages are complete, accurate, and production-ready

• Act as the technical interface with suppliers, managing manufacturing execution, quality, and documentation

• Track prototype builds, schedules, and priorities to ensure on-time delivery across multiple projects

• Lead nonconformance handling, root-cause analysis, and corrective and preventive actions

• Verify incoming prototypes and coordinate rework, fixes, and rebuilds as needed

• Maintain accurate part data in PLM and ERP systems, including BOMs, revisions, and traceability

• Contribute to process improvements, supplier onboarding, and development of prototyping capabilities

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or equivalent

• Experience in mechanical parts manufacturing in aerospace or other high-reliability industries

• Practical knowledge of MCAD and CAM tools

• Understanding of manufacturing techniques, standards, and testing methods for mechanical components

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and assembly documentation

• Experience working with external suppliers and managing technical interfaces

• Strong organizational, documentation, and problem-solving skills

• Strong communication skills in English and ability to work in cross-functional teams

• Experience with PLM or ERP systems for configuration and lifecycle management

• Experience supporting prototype builds and NPI processes

• Experience in satellite or space hardware manufacturing environments

• Recruiter Interview

• Hiring Manager Interview

• Technical Assignment

• Stakeholder Interview

• Director Interview

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.

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.

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.

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.