Staff Mechanical Design Engineer

ICEYE; Espoo; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ICEYE is seeking a Staff Mechanical Design Engineer to lead in designing spacecraft structures and ensuring robust, cost-effective manufacturing. You will integrate with Spacecraft Hardware teams to meet stringent aerospace quality requirements, manage PDR/CDR activities, and drive verification through PRR/ERR processes.

You will collaborate with internal and external teams to ensure on-time delivery from concept to qualification, while advancing product reliability for ICEYE’s SAR satellite

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in aerospace, automotive, or related industries.
• Experience in designing satellites structures, subsystems or similar complex electromechanical systems.
• Understanding of mechanical stress, vibration, and thermal effects on space structures & mechanisms.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with systems, electrical, and manufacturing teams.
• Familiarity with ECSS, NASA, MIL standards.
• Strong teamwork, analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to make multi-team and organizational impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to trade studies, design reviews (PDR/CDR), and verification and production qualification documentation (PRR/ERR).
• Ensure smooth, on-time product delivery, from concept to qualification.
• Contribute to continuous improvements of current products.
• Collaborate with suppliers, supply chain, AIT engineering and QA to ensure compliance with launch and on-orbit environments.
• Collaborate with system and subsystem engineers to define requirements for new products.
• Collaborate with internal and external engineering and AIT teams during product integration and build, supporting issue resolution.

Skills

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Documentation

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

PLM/PDM

Configuration control

Space hardware assembly

Job description

Role highlights:

• Staff Mechanical Design Engineer

• Location: Espoo, Finland

• Department: Spacecraft Hardware

• Reports to: Mechanical Design Engineering Team Lead

• Employment type: Permanent

• Workplace model: Hybrid / Office

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

Why this role matters:

At ICEYE, every satellite is a marriage of precision engineering and robust reliability. As we continue expanding both our operations and spacecraft platforms with more and more demanding mission requirements there is a need for an engineering professional who has extensive experience from mechanical engineering, system integration as well as manufacturing and qualification of space hardware.

As a Staff Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring our engineering solutions will meet the stringent Aerospace quality requirements in terms of structural integrity, reliability and efficient and cost effective manufacturing. You will be an important part of our Spacecraft engineering community and help ICEYE continue building the world’s leading SAR satellite constellation.

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

• Lead and contribute to trade studies, design reviews (PDR/CDR), and verification and production qualification documentation (PRR/ERR).

• Ensure smooth, seamless and on time product delivery, from concept to qualification.

• Contribute to the continuous improvements of our current products.

• Collaborate with suppliers, supply chain, AIT engineering and QA department to ensure our products are compliant with launch and on-orbit environments.

• Collaborate with system and subsystem engineers to define requirements for new products.

• Collaborate with both internal and external engineering teams and AIT teams during product integration and build to validate the engineered solutions are meeting the set requirements and targets. Support issue resolution if and where necessary.

• When needed, engage in broader spacecraft mechanical design tasks, providing cross-disciplinary support.
  

What we’re looking for

Must haves:

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field

• Experience in aerospace, automotive, or related industries

• Experience in designing satellites structures, subsystems or similar complex electromechanical systems

• Understanding of mechanical stress, vibration, and thermal effects on space structures & mechanisms

• Ability to work cross-functionally with systems, electrical, and manufacturing teams

• Familiarity with industry standards such as ECSS, NASA, MIL

• Strong team working, analytical, documentation, and communication skills

• Ability to make multi team and organisational impact

Nice to haves:

• Experience with PLM/PDM systems for configuration control

• Hands‑on experience with mechanical systems assembly, integration, and testing

• Prior experience with launch vehicle or spacecraft environments (SpaceX, Rocket Lab, ESA, etc.)

Application Process

• Talent Attraction Introduction

• Hiring Manager Alignment

• Task Assignment

• Technical Interview

• Director Interview
  

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.

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.