SAR Satellite Launch Coordinator

ICEYE; Espoo; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ICEYE is seeking a Satellite Launch Specialist in Espoo, Finland. You will manage launch missions, mitigate production risks, and own technical launch requirements across ICEYE's satellite constellations.

You will collaborate with launch service providers such as ExoLaunch and SpaceX, interface with engineering teams, and ensure readiness for safe deployment into orbit. The role sits in the Global Manufacturing Organisation, reports to the Team Leader, Launch Management, and is a permanent

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field is required.
• 0–3 years of experience in space, aeronautics or automotive industries.
• Project management and general space knowledge; Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent communication, customer relations, problem solving, and organisational mindset.
• Fluent English, hands-on technical work mindset and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Launch Mission Management: plan, schedule, document, and readiness reviews; coordinate with providers and internal teams; build redundancy.
• Production Risks mitigation: assess risks from production scale-up and implement mitigations to protect launch plan.
• Technical Launch Requirements: own/maintain launch requirements from agencies and interface with engineering; stay updated as ICEYE expands.
• Success Criteria: on-time launch execution with minimal risk and high customer satisfaction; build engineering confidence; understand production lines and collaborate with technicians and engineers; maintain a dynamic, collaborative mindset.

Skills

Project management

Space knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

Master's degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ICEYE is seeking a Satellite Launch Specialist in Espoo, Finland. You will manage launch missions, mitigate production risks, and own technical launch requirements across ICEYE's satellite constellations.

You will collaborate with launch service providers such as ExoLaunch and SpaceX, interface with engineering teams, and ensure readiness for safe deployment into orbit. The role sits in the Global Manufacturing Organisation, reports to the Team Leader, Launch Management, and is a permanent