Mechanical Staff Engineer

We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Staff Engineer to join our SIGINT team based at our office in Valencia, Spain. The SIGINT team is responsible for the embedded software that runs in various flight computers on the payload side of ICEYE's spacecraft.

We are an international New Space company with employees from more than 57 nationalities. Our team is a tight-knit group of engineering, software development, and radar technology experts. We are innovative, driven people who strive for excellence in everything we do. We value teamwork and curiosity and know how to have fun

ICEYE is building and operating its commercial constellation of small Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellites with SAR data available to customers.

Responsibilities

As the Mechanical Staff Engineer you are responsible for developing our next generation satellite structures, deployable mechanisms and related hardware. You are a professional team player who will communicate and collaborate effortlessly with our other engineering teams to achieve common goals. Responsibilities include:

• Manufacturing Collaboration: Working directly with manufacturers to optimize designs for manufacturability
• Mentorship and Teaching: Working with and mentoring engineers, show a noticeable passion for teaching others
• Problem-Solving: Overcome significant design challenges and taking projects from start to finish successfully
• Design complex mechanical systems, including deployable mechanisms
• Balance quick and efficient design with a process-oriented approach
• Excellent Communication: Interfaces with directors, team leads, project managers, and stakeholders; adept at technical conflict resolution and guiding technical teams
• Process and Cost Awareness: Knowledgeable about the impact of design choices on manufacturing costs, time, and weight
• Familiarity with Manufacturing Machinery: Understands advantages and drawbacks of machinery and modifies processes for success

Basic Qualifications

• 2+ years experience as a technical lead and people lead
• Ability to perform hand calculations for fast concept implementation and simple design creation
• Experience creating functional mechanical structures using your understanding of thermal design principles, even if suboptimal
• CAD Fluency: Proficient in CAD tools like Inventor and SolidWorks
• Experience managing projects from proof of concept to delivery

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a mechanical architect
• Spacecraft system level knowledge
• Satellite Structures Experience: Proven experience with satellite structures and validating mechanical platforms for launch
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Proficiency: Skilled in FEA tools and intuitive in design to minimize unnecessary iterations..
• End-to-End Mechanical Design: Proficient from concept to maintenance, excelling in concept and design phases for both composite and metallic structures.
• Manufacturing Expertise: Deep understanding of manufacturing processes for both metallic and composite materials, including CFRP.
• PDM and PLM Systems: Familiar with Product Data Management (PDM) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems.

Who We Are

ICEYE is the global leader in synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite operations for Earth Observation, persistent monitoring, and natural catastrophe solutions; owning and operating the world's largest SAR constellation. ICEYE is headquartered in Finland and operates from five international locations with more than 600 employees from nearly 60 countries, inspired by the shared vision of improving life on Earth by becoming the global source of truth in Earth Observation.

Our satellites acquire images of Earth at any time – even when it's cloudy or dark – providing commercial and government partners with unmatched persistent monitoring capabilities. Information derived from our SAR images helps customers make data-driven decisions to address time-critical challenges in various sectors, such as maritime, disaster management, insurance, and finance.

Our team is a tight-knit group of experts across many disciplines (e.g., engineering, software development, radar technology, etc.). We're innovative, driven people who strive for excellence in everything we do. Teamwork, curiosity, and having fun are core values at ICEYE, and contribute to Making the Impossible possible

Why You Should Work For Us

ICEYE is at the cutting edge of new technology and we are continuing to build and operate our commercial constellation of SAR satellites. Working with ICEYE, you will be part of making the impossible possible, whilst shaping the Earth Observation industry. You will work with varied, diverse and engaged colleagues to further the ICEYE mission. At ICEYE we realise that without great people we can not succeed, therefore you will be an integral, valued and appreciated colleague, with the ability to directly shape the vision and direction of the business.

We actively support Continuous Professional Development, and will provide access to a range of avenues to allow you to succeed, including courses, training and attendance at conferences. ICEYE is a place where your development, your growth and your success is a priority.

Benefits

• ICEYE offers amazing relocation packages to Valencia, Spain
• A job that matters in a dynamic Earth Observation environment with a scale-up approach
• An independent role with a supportive and diverse work environment
• Time for self-development, research, training, conferences, or certification schemes
• Health insurance
• Coffee, snacks, and sweets to accompany your daily space mission
• Creative, inspiring and collaborative office.

At ICEYE, we believe that diversity isn't just a buzzword – it's our greatest asset.

We're committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every voice is not only heard but celebrated. We know that diverse perspectives breed innovation and creativity, which is why we actively seek out individuals from all walks of life, backgrounds, and experiences.

Whatever your background, we want you to bring your authentic self to the table. Join us and be part of a team where differences are not only embraced but cherished, because together, we're stronger.

Apply now to start your ICEYE journey, and help us continue to make the impossible possible together. Read more about ICEYE and working with us at

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