Senior Mechanical R&D Test Engineer

ICEYE; Warsaw (IN); Hybrid; USD 48,117 - 72,176; Full time

Job summary

ICEYE is seeking a Senior Mechanical R&D Test Engineer in Warsaw to lead mechanical AIT for the next-gen optical spacecraft. You will design and build MGSE and satellite-level qualification mass models, enabling vibration/shake tests and qualification campaigns for space readiness.

You will collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to feed test learnings back into design, influence early concept and late prototyping, and ensure on-time performance under tight timelines in a hybrid work

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with mechanical AIT and test campaigns.
• Can-do attitude with a hands-on engineering mindset.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight timelines.
• Experience with vibration testing and mechanical validation; MGSE design.

Responsibilities

• Execute qualification and acceptance vibration tests for new satellites and subsystems, and design the satellite-level qualification mass model.
• Design, build, and maintain the Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE) for testing and integration.
• Lead flight model integration, create AIT procedures, and transfer knowledge to production.
• Feed findings back to design teams and drive design changes from concept to proto.

Skills

Mechanical AIT

Vibration testing

Mechanical validation

MGSE design

CAD proficiency

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Role highlights:

Senior Mechanical R&D Test Engineer

• Location: Warsaw, Poland

• Department: Optical Systems

• Reports to: Engineering Manager, Optical Systems

• Employment type: Permanent

• Workplace model: Hybrid

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

Why this role matters:

As Senior Mechanical R&D Test Engineer, you will lead mechanical AIT for ICEYE's new generation of optical spacecraft, executing the qualification and acceptance test campaigns that prove hardware is ready for launch and operation in space. You will design and build the MGSE and satellite-level qualification mass models these campaigns depend on, and feed what you learn on the test floor back into the design itself, working closely with the engineering teams responsible for it.

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

• Execute qualification and acceptance vibration ("shake") tests for new satellites and subsystems, and design and build the satellite-level qualification mass model used to run them.

• Design, build, and maintain the Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE) needed to test and integrate the new generation of spacecraft.

• Lead flight model integration for the new spacecraft generation, creating the AIT procedures used to run it and transferring that knowledge to the production team.

• Feed testing and integration findings back to the design engineering teams, from early concept through late prototyping, and drive the design changes that come out of it.

What we’re looking for

Must haves:

• Hands-on experience with mechanical AIT and test campaigns, comfortable doing the work yourself rather than only directing it.

• A can-do attitude and a hands-on engineering mindset, able to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Comfortable working under pressure and tight timelines, since test campaigns can involve intense, demanding periods.

• Experience with vibration testing and mechanical validation of hardware, and designing MGSE for satellite testing.

• Proficiency with CAD tools, and the ability to create and interpret manufacturing drawings.

Nice to haves:

• Experience in aerospace or satellite hardware development.

• Hands-on experience in satellite assembly.

• Familiarity with finite element analysis tools to support test setup validation.

Application Process

• Talent Attraction Screening

• Hiring Manager Screening

• Onsite workshop + Technical discussion

• Interview with Leadership

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.