Virtual Manufacturing Engineering Engineer

Role: Manufacturing Engineer Reports to : Engineering Manager, Space Systems Hybrid The Mission of the Manufacturing Engineer We're looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our Space Systems team and own the manufacturability of electronic hardware from prototype through to production. In this role, you'll work closely with electronics designers and PCB manufacturers, reviewing layouts, driving DFM, and resolving fabrication and assembly issues before they become production problems. This role is perfect for someone who's deeply comfortable with PCB design, fabrication, and assembly processes, and who enjoys catching manufacturability issues early and negotiating them out with suppliers. This includes sovereign and turnkey ISR missions leveraging ICEYE's world-leading synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite technology, as well as access to data from the world's largest SAR satellite constellation. These capabilities enable partners to detect and respond to critical changes anywhere on Earth with unprecedented speed and accuracy – day or night and in any weather, supported by ultra high-resolution imagery and high-frequency revisits. As a trusted partner for defense, intelligence, security, and maritime domain awareness, ICEYE's near real-time data creates a tactical advantage for mission-critical operations. The company has more than 900 employees, inspired by the shared vision of improving life on Earth by becoming the global source of truth in Earth Observation. Review schematics and PCB layouts for manufacturability (stackups, routing, power integrity, grounding, impedance control) Own ECOs arising from manufacturing feedback Support test strategy (flying probe, ICT, boundary scan, functional test, AOI, X-ray) Apply IPC standards to defect/root cause/failure analysis Evaluate component footprints/packages for assembly risk Work with fab/SMT partners on soldering, stencil design, surface finishes 3+ years of experience in manufacturing/process engineering within aerospace, defense, or another high-reliability industry. ~ Degree in Manufacturing, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent hands-on experience. ~ PCB Design Review – Read schematics, review PCB layouts, understand multilayer stackups, evaluate routing, power integrity, grounding, impedance control ~ PCB Manufacturing (DFM) – Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), panelization, fabrication constraints, drill sizes, annular rings, solder mask rules, copper balancing ~ PCB Quality – IPC standards (IPC-A-600, IPC-6012, IPC-610), defect analysis, root cause analysis, failure analysis ~ Manufacturing Communication – Review manufacturer DFM reports, answer engineering questions, negotiate design changes, manage engineering change orders (ECOs) ~ CAD Tools – Any, but in particular Altium Designer ~ Documentation – Gerbers, ODB++, IPC-2581, fabrication drawings, assembly drawings, BOM management, pick-and-place files ~ Testing – Flying probe, ICT, boundary scan, functional testing, AOI, X-ray inspection ~ Manufacturing Process – PCB fabrication, SMT assembly, reflow soldering, wave soldering, stencil design, PCB finishes (ENIG, HASL, OSP) ~ Project Skills – Supplier management, risk assessment, issue tracking, schedule coordination Experience in space, defense, or avionics manufacturing environments. Familiarity with environmental test processes (thermal vacuum, vibration, EMC) as they relate to manufacturing handoff. Technical Interview (onsite or virtual), including a Technical Challenge 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. Stay close to what’s happening across the company so you can make better decisions. Create psychological safety, invite different perspectives, and build inclusive teams. We match tasks to the right owner and stay agile as priorities shift.