Senior IT Engineer (Manufacturing Operations)

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: Define and implement scalable provisioning strategies for manufacturing systems, including Infrastructure-as-Code, PXE, and automated imaging Own the lifecycle management and configuration of Linux workstation fleets and specialized Windows-based testing environments Standardize lab environments globally, transitioning from bespoke setups to centrally managed, repeatable infrastructure Integrate and troubleshoot specialized manufacturing hardware, ensuring reliable connectivity across industrial interfaces and networks

Requirements

• Strong experience in Linux systems engineering (Ubuntu or Debian) within industrial, lab, or manufacturing environments
• Deep expertise in system provisioning and automation methodologies such as PXE, pre-seeding, or configuration management tools
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, VLANs, and hardware communication protocols such as serial interfaces
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and stabilize complex hardware and software integrations in production-critical environments
• Experience with virtualization technologies such as Proxmox and hybrid infrastructure environments including AWS
• Familiarity with identity and access management systems such as Okta or Active Directory
• Exposure to manufacturing or engineering tools and environments such as Autodesk Vault or similar systems
• Application Process
• TA screen
• Interview with hiring manager + technical interview with the team
• Stakeholder interview
• VP interview
• SVP interview
• 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 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.

Benefits

Additional Information

Senior IT Engineer (Manufacturing Operations) Location: Helsinki, Finland Department: IT & Security Reports to: Head of IT Service and Operations Employment type: Permanent Workplace model: Office Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required) Why this role matters: As a Senior IT Engineer (Manufacturing Operations), you'll define and deliver the infrastructure that powers ICEYE's satellite production, ensuring our manufacturing environments are scalable, resilient, and secure so production lines operate without interruption.

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