Supply Chain Specialist at ICEYE (Valencia)Supply Chain Specialist

Role highlights:

• Title: Supply Chain Specialist
• Department: Global Supply Chain - Valencia Office
• Reports to:
• Direct: Head of MAITE Spain,
• Matrix: Team Manager Supply Chain, Category Flight Control, Power & Structure
• Location: Valencia, Spain
• Type of Contract: Permanent
• Working model: On-site
• Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required)

Why this role matters: As a Supply Chain Specialist, you play a vital role in keeping ICEYE's satellite production on schedule. Every launch depends on flight-critical hardware arriving on time and to specification, and in a supply chain where delays affect active defence and disaster response operations globally, there is no margin for error. This is not just a buying job. It is a strategic function that links engineering requirements to supplier reality and keeps the world's most advanced SAR constellation in the air.

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.

• Source and manage highly specialised, low-volume, high-reliability components across a supplier base with limited alternatives, balancing engineering change with supply chain stability
• Translate engineering requirements into sourcing strategies, RFQs, and supplier evaluations, challenging specifications where needed and owning the commercial strategy end-to-end
• Qualify suppliers and conduct risk assessments for space-grade components, mitigating long lead times, geopolitical risks, and supplier concentration
• Support rapid production scaling in Valencia while maintaining strict quality and mission assurance standards
• Act as the bridge between highly technical engineering requirements and commercial realities, interfacing with engineering and production teams

Must haves:

• Working understanding of core engineering concepts including voltage, current, power, torque, thrust, system margins, composite materials, and mechanics
• Ability to interpret and challenge technical specifications and mechanical drawings
• Experience sourcing flight-critical hardware for space or high-reliability applications
• Experience sourcing structural or mechanical components such as brackets, housings, mechanisms, and fasteners
• Familiarity with precision machining, CNC, and sheet metal supply chains
• Proven experience in supplier qualification and risk assessment for high-reliability components
• Contracting, cost analysis, and lifecycle management experience in technically complex categories
• Proficiency with ERP or MRP systems in a manufacturing environment

Nice to haves:

• Familiarity with flight hardware, control systems, mechanics, and composite materials supply chains
• Experience supporting production scaling in a fast-growing, technology-driven company
• Comfortable operating within an international, multi-jurisdiction supplier ecosystem
• Background in aerospace, automotive, electronics, or carbon fibre manufacturing

Application Process

• Talent Acquisition Interview
• Hiring Manager General Interview
• Technical Interview, including a Technical Challenge
• Final Interview

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.

• 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.

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. 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 aticeye.com.