Senior Mechanical Test Engineer - Satellite Hardware (Hybrid)

ICEYE; Espoo; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

ICEYE, headquartered in Espoo, Finland, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Test Engineer to ensure structural integrity of satellite systems through robust MGSE design and vibration testing. You will plan campaigns, develop fixtures, and lead testing programs for subsystems and full satellites.

Ideally you bring 5+ years in MGSE design, FEA experience, and hands-on engineering in aerospace or satellite hardware.

Qualifications

• MSc degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years of MGSE design and mechanical testing experience.
• Experience with vibration testing and hardware validation.
• Experience leading technical work or R&D projects.
• Proficiency with CAD and PDM tools such as Autodesk Inventor and Vault or similar.
• Experience with finite element analysis tools such as ANSYS, Nastran, or Hypermesh.
• Ability to create and interpret manufacturing drawings.
• Hands-on engineering mindset with ability to work both independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and validate Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE) for satellite testing.
• Design mechanical interfaces for vibration, shock, and environmental testing.
• Develop and optimize test jigs and fixtures for mechanical testing.
• Create and maintain manufacturing drawings and technical documentation.
• Plan, coordinate, execute and document vibration test campaigns for subsystems and full satellites.
• Perform and support finite element analysis to validate designs and test setups.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure test readiness and successful execution.
• Deliver end-to-end mechanical testing campaigns aligned with project requirement.

Skills

MGSE design

Vibration testing

Mechanical testing

Manufacturing drawings

Hands-on engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Satellite hardware

Machined components knowledge

Satellite assembly

Aerospace experience

Education

MSc Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CAD and PDM (Autodesk Inventor, Vault)

Finite element tools (ANSYS, Nastran, Hypermesh)

Job description

ICEYE, headquartered in Espoo, Finland, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Test Engineer to ensure structural integrity of satellite systems through robust MGSE design and vibration testing. You will plan campaigns, develop fixtures, and lead testing programs for subsystems and full satellites.

Ideally you bring 5+ years in MGSE design, FEA experience, and hands-on engineering in aerospace or satellite hardware.