On-Site AIT Mechanical Test Engineer (Space Hardware)

ICEYE; Espoo; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

ICEYE in Espoo, Finland, is seeking an AIT Mechanical Test Engineer to own mechanical and environmental test readiness for the satellite platform, including vibration, shock, mass properties, and fastener integrity. You will set up, run, and troubleshoot campaigns end-to-end with the design teams.

You will work on a fast-paced GEN4 production cadence, collaborate with structures and mechanical designers, and mentor technicians on test execution, procedures, and data analysis.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or closely related discipline
• 3-5 years of hands-on vibration, shock, or environmental test engineering in hardware-intensive environments
• Direct experience operating electrodynamic shaker systems and vibration test control software
• Understanding of structural dynamics and environmental test methods with standards familiarity
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, ICDs, and test specs and convert them into executable test procedures
• Excellent English communication skills

Responsibilities

• Own mechanical and environmental test readiness for vibration testing (random vibration, sine burst/sweep, sine-on-random, resonance search) and related tests
• Operate and troubleshoot vibration test system and sub-systems (electrodynamic shaker, slip table, head expander) and software
• Design or evaluate test fixtures and coordinate fixture fabrication
• Author test procedures and reports that are version-controlled and executable
• Act as mechanical test point of contact for engineering and production during ambiguous or blocking test results
• Collaborate with structures and mechanical designers to derive test levels and assess design changes
• Own Tier-2 technical support for test non-conformances and anomalies, including root cause and corrective action
• Analyze test data and communicate results to engineering teams and mentors to technicians

Job description

ICEYE in Espoo, Finland, is seeking an AIT Mechanical Test Engineer to own mechanical and environmental test readiness for the satellite platform, including vibration, shock, mass properties, and fastener integrity. You will set up, run, and troubleshoot campaigns end-to-end with the design teams.

You will work on a fast-paced GEN4 production cadence, collaborate with structures and mechanical designers, and mentor technicians on test execution, procedures, and data analysis.