Global Manufacturing Infrastructure Engineer

About the role

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 is headquartered in Finland and operates globally across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. We have more than 900 employees, united by a shared vision: improving life on Earth by becoming the global source of truth in Earth Observation. Your day-to-day responsibilities Design, document, and deliver production facility plans, including layouts and material and personnel flow definitions. Own and maintain the production equipment bill of materials (BOM) in coordination with relevant stakeholders. Lead on-site setup, installation, and commissioning of production equipment. Collaborate with local site stakeholders to adapt designs for region-specific conditions, regulations, and constraints. Lead and document the commissioning and qualification process for each site, including test readiness assessments and compliance verification. Issue formal technical approval and facility handover confirmation, validating readiness for integration operations.

Requirements

• Proven track record of designing production environments with strong documentation skills
• Experience in the design and optimization of production layouts using digital factory and digital twin tools (e.g., visTABLE, FactoryCAD, FactoryFLOW)
• Experience with RF and electronics test equipment setup, including on-site installation and validation of laboratory workstations.
• Strong systems-level thinking and the ability to translate AIT and manufacturing requirements into physical infrastructure specifications.
• Deep understanding of cleanroom layout planning, ESD environments, GSE/tooling integration, and satellite AIT workflows.
• Experience coordinating with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing Engineering, IT, Security, Facility Management, and Quality.
• Proven technical judgment in commissioning environments, with the ability to assess readiness and issue final operational approval.
• Hands-on mindset, with the ability to both define standards and support their application in real-world deployments.
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Ability to travel globally
• 5 years of experience in manufacturing systems architecture, integration facility design, or production infrastructure definition-ideally in aerospace or high-tech manufacturing environments.
• Lean Six-Sigma belt
• Application Process
• Talent Acquisition screening
• Hiring manager interview
• Technical/operational interview panel (cross-functional) combined with a case task (hands on or written)
• Working at ICEYE
• 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 w

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Additional Information

Role highlights: Global Manufacturing Infrastructure Engineer Location: Espoo Department: Global Manufacturing Infrastructure (GMI) / Global Manufacturing Organization Reports to: Head of GMI Employment type: Permanent Workplace model: Office Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required) Why this role matters: This role is critical to ICEYE's goal of scaling global production capabilities beyond one satellite per week, supporting localization requirements and global missions. As a hands-on engineer, you will directly enable ICEYE's global expansion by translating manufacturing strategy into physical, scalable production infrastructure across international sites, ensuring every new facility is designed, equipped, commissioned, and ready for integration operations.

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