Satellite Launch Specialist

ICEYE; Warsaw (IN); On-site; USD 47,482 - 73,861; Full time

Job summary

ICEYE in Warsaw, Poland is seeking a Satellite Launch Specialist to manage program launch missions, align with engineering, and coordinate with launch service providers to ensure readiness and successful deployment of satellites.

The role involves building launch processes, maintaining documentation, and coordinating with internal teams and external partners to support scalable and reliable launch operations.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field.
• 0–3 years of experience in space, aeronautics or automotive industries.
• Project management and space knowledge; proficient with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Supports and builds know-how launch mission planning and execution, including schedules, interfaces, documentation, and readiness reviews.
• Create redundancy in the team to manage the Program launch missions from start to finish.
• Owns the Program launch missions and prepares satellites with deliverables timeline and documentation for launch agencies or providers.
• Builds the Program Launch Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE) needed and puts it in place.
• Builds relationships with other Program teams and becomes the launch reference for the Program platform.
• Prepares satellites for launch campaigns and supports the Program launch campaigns with other launch teams.

Skills

Project management

Satellite and space knowledge

Microsoft Office skills

Education

Master's degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Role highlights

• Satellite Launch Specialist

• Location: Warsaw, Poland

• 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

They are responsible for the program's Launch Mission deliverables to the launch service provider by ensuring that all the Program satellites part of their missions are ready to be launched safely and deployed correctly into orbit.

In addition to the Program Launch Mission Management, their role is also to learn about the technical interface with the Program engineering team, build an aligned relationship with the team designing the satellite and the Program Team to ensure the scale up production of the satellites stays aligned with the Launch Team. They will also build the launch campaigns processes with the help of the SAR Launch Management Team and take part in the launch campaigns.

The position sits within the Launch management Team and serves as the bridge/interface between the Program 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.

Your day-to-day responsibilities

• Program Launch Mission management

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

  • Create redundancy in the team with the goal to be able to manage the Program launch missions management from start to finish.

  • Outcome: Owns the Program launch missions and its management. Prepare the satellites to be launched on specific missions by managing the deliverables timeline and content and producing the necessary documentation to provide to the launch agency or launch service provider

• Program Launch MGSE

  • Builds the Program Launch Mechanical Ground Support Equipment needed and puts it in place.

• Program Point of Contact

  • Build relationships with the other Program teams and become the launch reference for the Program platform.

• Program Launch Campaigns

  • Prepare satellites for launch campaigns.

  • Support the Program launch campaign alongside the other launch teams.

Success Criteria

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

• Good understanding of a satellite build and technical abilities.

• Build strong confidence in ICEYE’s launch readiness abilities for its missions programs.

• Adopts a tidy mindset and brings confidence to the launch service providers about the satellites completion and readiness.

• 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.

• 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.

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.