Satellite Launch Specialist

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

Role highlights:

• Satellite Launch Specialist

• Location: Espoo, Finland

• Department: Global Manufacturing Organisation

• Reports to: Team Leader, Launch Management

• Employment type: Permanent

• Workplace model: Office

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

Why this role matters:

You will be responsible for the SAR Launch Mission deliverables to the launch service provider by ensuring that the SAR satellites part of their missions are ready to be launched safely and deployed correctly into orbit.

In addition to the SAR Launch Mission Management, you will also be to take care of mitigating and understanding the risks coming from the production team and the satellite production lines in different ICEYE facilities as well as being the owner of the launch technical requirements towards engineering.

You will also take part in the launch campaigns.

The position sits within the Launch management Team and serves as the bridge/interface between the SAR satellite delivery team as well as being one of the direct interfaces with ICEYE's launch service providers and launch agencies such as ExoLaunch and SpaceX, supporting the scalability, quality, and reliability of ICEYE’s launching operations.

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

• Launch Mission Management

  • Supports and builds the know-how launch mission planning and execution, including schedules, interfaces, documentation, and readiness reviews.

  • Coordinate and participate in the launch campaigns with launch service providers, integrators, satellite operations, and internal engineering teams.

  • Create redundancy in the team with the goal to be able to manage its own launch mission.

• Production Risks mitigation

  • Work with the production teams to understand the risks linked to the ICEYE scale up production rate and potential challenges and put in place solutions and mitigations to tackle any challenges which may affect the launch plan.

  • Assess risks coming from the satellite build in multiple ICEYE production facilities and scale up our launch risk management system and processes.

• Technical Launch Requirements

  • Own and maintain the technical launch requirements coming from launch agencies and which affect new satellite and subsystem designs.

  • Bring those requirements to engineering.

  • Stay up to date with new developments and new requirements as ICEYE expands its products.

• Success Criteria

  • Successful, on-time execution of launch missions with minimal risk and high customer satisfaction.

  • Build strong engineering confidence within ICEYE.

  • Understand the production line and work closely with technicians and engineers building and testing the satellites.

  • Dynamic mindset with strong team collaboration with communication and listening skills.

What we’re looking for

Must haves:

• Education: Master´s degree in a related field

• Experience: 0-3 years of experience in the space, aeronautics or automotive industry.

• Programmatic skills: Project management, satellite and general space knowledge, Microsoft office skills.

• Behavioral skills: Perfect communication, customer relations, problem solving, listener, mindset of a good organiser.

• Other: English fluent, hands-on technical work enthusiast and travel enthusiast.

Application Process

• Talent Screening

• Hiring Manager Interview

• Task & Presentation

• Final Interview Stages

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.

Base salary range for this position is dependant on experience, and will be negotiated individually.

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.