Configuration Specialist

About the role

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. Your day-to-day responsibilities Support the implementation of the Configuration Management Standard Operating Procedures (CM SOPs) by executing daily CM administrative tasks and ensuring process compliance. Perform data entry and maintain accurate product baselines within PLM and MES systems under the guidance of the team. Drive and administer the change management workflows; route ECRs, ECOs, Deviations, and Waivers for approval, track their status, and prepare agendas/minutes for reviewers/approvers. Assist in updating and maintaining EBOMs, MBOMs, and associated document lists (CIDL/ABCL) to reflect approved changes. Ensure that new parts and documents strictly adhere to established item classification schemes and part numbering conventions. Act as an ambassador for the PLM and MES platforms, proactively guiding cross-functional teams on CM best practices and effective system utilization to drive adoption, streamline workflows, and protect data integrity. Generate regular configuration status reports and extract CM metrics to support the team's KPI tracking. Maintain organized configuration records and ensure all documentation is properly archived and accessible for audits.

Requirements

• Engineering background (Bachelor's in electrical, electronics, mechanical, aerospace, or a relevant engineering discipline).
• Prior experience in configuration management or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to managing large amounts of data and documentation.
• Understanding of the distinction between EBOM and MBOM, product breakdown structures, and item classification methodologies.
• Hands-on experience using tools like PLM, ERP, MES or document management systems (e.g., Arena, Windchill, Teamcenter, SAP).
• Ability to communicate technical and process-related information clearly across diverse teams, including Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations, and to support alignment in a cross-functional environment.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with changing priorities.
• Fluent in English.
• Exposure to the aerospace, defense, or automotive manufacturing industries.
• Basic awareness of configuration management standards (e.g., ECSS-M-ST-40, EIA-649) or willingness to learn.
• Familiarity with algorithm development and AI tools for creating automations and tools for day-to-day tasks.
• Familiarity with software version control tools (e.g., Git, Jira) or software development lifecycles.
• Experience in drafting technical documentation or standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Experience in a manufacturing scale-up or transition environment.
• Application Process
• Talent Screening
• Hiring Manager Interview
• Assessment and Presentation
• 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

Additional Information

Role highlights: Configuration Specialist Location: Espoo, Finland Department: Manufacturing Assurance; Global Manufacturing Organisation Reports to: Configuration and Change Team Lead Employment type: Permanent Workplace model: Hybrid Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required) Why this role matters: We are looking for a detail-oriented Configuration Specialist to support our Configuration Management and Change Control team within the Global Manufacturing Organization (GMO). This role is vital for maintaining the day-to-day operational integrity of our product data as we scale across multi-domain environments for multi-site manufacturing.. As a Configuration Specialist, your mission is to ensure that product information is accurately entered, tracked, and maintained within our systems. Reporting to the CM Team Leader, you will support GMO and the engineering teams by administering change documentation, routing approvals, and ensuring adherence to configuration standards.

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