--- title: 'Manufacturing Engineer (Electronics) at ICEYE' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/manufacturing-engineer-electronics-iceye-espoo-nts4vk7d5gbn' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-24' --- # Manufacturing Engineer (Electronics) at ICEYE - **Company:** [ICEYE](https://feeny.ai/companies/iceye) - **Location:** Espoo, Finland - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** hybrid - **Posted:** 2026-08-11 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-24 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/iceye/cd035996-66ce-478b-beb9-d42a69293946 ## Job description Role highlights: - Manufacturing Engineer (Electronics) - Espoo, Finland - Reports to Manufacturing & QA Team Lead - Permanent - Office - Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required) The Mission of the Manufacturing Engineer Your main focus will be to ensure that electronics prototypes are built correctly, efficiently, and on schedule, enabling ICEYE’s engineering teams to iterate quickly and with confidence. This role acts as the bridge between design and manufacturing, translating engineering intent into manufacturable hardware by owning prototype execution, resolving issues early, and maintaining close technical collaboration with suppliers. By enforcing high-quality documentation, proactively managing risks, and continuously improving prototype and NPI processes, the Manufacturing Engineer directly contributes to faster development cycles, higher build quality, and smoother transitions from prototype to production. ## Who We Are ICEYE delivers space-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities to governments and allied nations. 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. Designed for dual use, the platform also serves civil protection and commercial users for natural-catastrophe intelligence, insurance, maritime monitoring (including oil-spill detection), and finance, contributing to global security and community resilience. ICEYE operates internationally with offices in Finland, Poland, Spain, Japan, the UAE, Greece, and the US. 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. Expected Outcomes & Requirements Outcomes: - Own the end-to-end execution of electronics prototype builds (PCB and PCBA), from design release to delivery. - Act as the primary technical interface to PCB/PCBA suppliers, resolving manufacturing, quality, and documentation issues. - Review and validate manufacturing documentation (BOMs, assembly data, drawings) to ensure completeness and manufacturability. - Track prototype orders, schedules, and priorities, ensuring on-time delivery across multiple concurrent builds. - Support material readiness and component management, including availability, alternates, and issue resolution. - Verify incoming prototypes and coordinate rework, fixes, or rebuilds when required. - Collaborate with R&D, ECAD, and Supply Chain to improve prototype and NPI processes. - Contribute to long-term initiatives such as supplier onboarding, process standardization, and in-house prototyping capability. ## What we’re looking for - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar. - Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in electronics manufacturing or design. - Solid practical knowledge of Altium Designer and Altium 365. - Understanding of PCB and PCBA manufacturing processes, DFM, and quality workflows. - Good understanding of general electronics design principles, ability to interpret schematics and fabrication/assembly data. - Familiarity with IPC, IEEE, JEDEC standards. - Experience working with external suppliers and EMS partners - Good organizational and documentation skills, attention to detail, and structured work style. - Excellent communication and teamwork skills in a cross-functional engineering environment. - Ability to organize workload, set priorities, and oversee both internal and outsourced ECAD library activities. - Strong problem-solving mindset and hands-on attitude. - Fluent written and spoken English. ## Key Competences In addition to the requirements above, we evaluate candidates on these key qualities throughout the hiring process: - Intellectual Firepower: Rapidly comprehends, structures and synthesizes complex information, draws accurate conclusions, and communicates them with clarity. - Passion & Work Ethic: Brings sustained motivation, resilience, and high personal standards to every challenge. - Ownership & Action: Assumes full accountability for outcomes, acting decisively, and ensuring commitments are delivered. - Team Player: Works collaboratively across teams, contributing to shared success, and engaging in constructive debate. - Integrity & Growth Mindset: Operates with transparency and humility, learns from setbacks, and actively seeks opportunities to grow. Application Process - Recruiter Interview - Hiring Manager Interview - Technical Assignment - Stakeholder Interview - Director Interview Working at ICEYE At ICEYE, you will join a diverse and highly engaged team united by the ambition to make the impossible possible. We know that we will succeed only through exceptional people in our team, which is why your growth, wellbeing, and success are a priority. As a global scale-up, we combine speed and ambition with the opportunity to take real ownership from day one. You will benefit from continuous professional development, training opportunities, and a culture that values collaboration, curiosity, and integrity. ICEYE is a place where your contributions have a visible impact, and where we celebrate success together. ## Benefits (Finland) - A job that matters in a dynamic Defence Technology and Earth Observation environment with a scale-up approach - An independent role with a supportive and diverse work environment - Occupational healthcare, occupational, and accident insurance - A yearly benefit budget to spend as you wish (sport, transport, bike benefit, wellness, lunch, etc.) - Phone subscription with iPhone of choice - Relocation support (flight tickets, accommodation, relocation agency support) - Time for self-development, research, training, conferences, or certification schemes - Inspiring and collaborating offices and silent workspaces enable you to focus 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. 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[iceye.com](http://iceye.com). ## About ICEYE ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: ICEYE builds and operates the world’s largest synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite constellation, delivering persistent, day-and-night, all-weather Earth observation data and sovereign intelligence capabilities to governments and commercial customers. - **Entity Type**: Private (raised over €1B in total funding, latest round led by a €1B funding announcement) - **Headquarters**: Espoo, Finland - **Founded**: 2014 - **Founders**: Rafal Modrzewski (CEO) and Pekka Laurila (Chief Strategy Officer) ## Core Business - **Primary industry/industries**: Space & Satellite Technology, Earth Observation, Defense & Intelligence, Insurance, Natural Disaster Response, Environmental Monitoring - **Target customers**: B2G (governments, defense, intelligence agencies), B2B (insurance companies, emergency management, environmental agencies, commercial enterprises) - **Mission or purpose statement**: “We enable fast decisions that contribute to a safer future.” ICEYE believes in unlocking the potential of SAR data to make it more accessible for governments, companies, organizations, and people. ## Products & Services - **SAR Satellite Constellation**: The world’s largest and most advanced synthetic aperture radar satellite constellation, providing imagery and data in any weather, day or night, with daily and sub-daily revisit times. - **Sovereign Intelligence Systems**: ICEYE offers governments the ability to operate their own dedicated constellation as a sovereign system, providing proven capability for defense and national security. - **Government Solutions – Flood Insights & Wildfire Insights**: Near real-time building-level impact assessments that blend SAR data with damage analysis, enabling emergency teams to quickly assess damage, deploy resources, and improve recovery outcomes. - **Natural Catastrophe Solutions for Insurance**: Building-level data enabling insurers to rapidly evaluate risks and respond effectively to floods, wildfires, and other extreme events. - **Defense & National Security Intelligence**: Actionable intelligence for strategic responses to emerging threats, empowering nations to safeguard their people and national interests. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed - **Key Metric**: Total Funding raised — over **€1 billion** (as of the latest funding round, which ICEYE describes as a €1B funding round leading a new era of sovereign intelligence from space). Additionally, ICEYE secured a **€300 million revolving credit facility** to support continued growth. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not fully detailed in provided sources, but the company has closed multiple large funding rounds and credit facilities from institutional investors. Key partners include governments in defense, intelligence, insurance, and emergency management across Finland, Poland, Spain, Germany, the UK, Australia, Japan, the UAE, Greece, and the US. - **Growth Signals**: - Over **1,000 employees** globally, from more than 45 (or 75) nationalities. - Offices across Finland, Poland, Spain, Germany, the UK, Australia, Japan, the UAE, Greece, and the US. - Appointed **Eric Jensen** as Chief Operating Officer. - ISO 27001:2022 (information security) and ISO 9001:2015 (quality management) certified. - Satellites can be launch-ready within 15–24 months, enabling rapid constellation expansion. ## Competitive Advantages - **World’s largest SAR constellation**: Unmatched scale and revisit frequency (daily/sub-daily) compared to competitors. - **All-weather, day/night capability**: SAR technology pierces through clouds, smoke, and darkness, providing reliable data regardless of conditions. - **Sovereign offering**: Unique ability to sell entire constellations as sovereign systems to governments, creating deep, long-term partnerships. - **Proven commercial traction**: Deep integration with insurance and emergency management workflows, delivering quantifiable, building-level impact assessments. - **Strong certifications**: ISO 27001:2022 and ISO 9001:2015 provide customer assurance on security and quality. - **Speed to orbit**: Small, agile satellites enable rapid deployment (15–24 months from order to launch), a key differentiator in the space industry. ## Strategic Focus - **Scaling the constellation**: Continuing to expand the SAR satellite fleet to improve revisit times and global coverage. - **Sovereign intelligence**: Growing the “constellation-as-a-service” model for governments seeking independent space-based intelligence capabilities. - **Natural catastrophe resilience**: Deepening partnerships with insurers and emergency management agencies to improve community resilience and disaster response. - **National security**: Enhancing defense and intelligence offerings for governments worldwide. - **Global expansion**: Growing regional presence and operations across Europe, Asia-Pacific, North America, and the Middle East. - **Commercial diversification**: Expanding into new verticals beyond defense and insurance, such as environmental monitoring and critical infrastructure. ## Why Work Here - **Mission-driven impact**: Employees work on challenges that matter — enabling faster disaster response, protecting communities, and strengthening national security. - **Fast-paced ownership culture**: “At ICEYE, you take ownership early. You move fast, solve hard problems, and work alongside driven experts who care deeply about impact.” — ICEYE Careers page. - **Multicultural & diverse**: Colleagues from over 45 (or 75) nationalities, creating a truly international “NewSpace” environment. - **Values-driven**: Culture built on curiosity, collaboration, acting as one, seeing the big picture, driving effective teamwork, and having fun. - **Hybrid & remote flexibility**: Many roles are hybrid (combining office time with remote work), and some are fully remote within specific countries or time zones. Exact setup depends on the role and team. - **Benefits**: - Occupational healthcare, occupational and accident insurance - Time for self-development, research, training, conferences, or certification schemes - Relocation support (flight tickets, accommodation, relocation agency) - Yearly benefit budget (sport, transport, bike, wellness, lunch, etc.) - Inspiring office spaces with silent workspaces for focus - **Growth & learning**: Opportunity to work across engineering, software, data, product, and business roles — space/aerospace background not required for many positions as long as core skills are strong. - **Recruitment process**: Transparent and structured — recruiter call, hiring manager deep-dive, technical task (for relevant roles), team collaboration conversation, leadership discussion, and offer. Relocation and visa support available for most roles. ## Sources 1. [iceye.com](https://www.iceye.com/company) — Company overview, leadership, certifications, mission 2. [iceye.com](https://www.iceye.com/careers) — Careers page, culture, benefits, values 3. [iceye.com](https://www.iceye.com/careers/recruitment) — Recruitment FAQ, hybrid/remote policy, interview process 4. 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