Senior Mechanical Test Engineer

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- Title: Senior Mechanical Test Engineer - Department: Spacecraft Hardware - Location: Espoo, Finland - Reports to: Mechanical Test Engineering Team Lead - Contract: Permanent - Working Model: On-site / Hybrid - Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO) WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS: As a Senior Mechanical Test Engineer, you’ll ensure the structural integrity and readiness of ICEYE’s satellite systems by designing and executing critical mechanical testing campaigns that validate performance in demanding launch and space environments. 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 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, develop, and validate Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE) for satellite testing - Design mechanical interfaces for vibration, shock, and environmental testing - Develop and optimize test jigs and fixtures for mechanical testing - Create and maintain manufacturing drawings and technical documentation - Plan, coordinate, execute and document vibration test campaigns for subsystems and full satellites - Perform and support finite element analysis to validate designs and test setups - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure test readiness and successful execution - Deliver end-to-end mechanical testing campaigns aligned with project requirement WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR MUST HAVES: - MSc degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or equivalent - Minimum 5 years of experience in MGSE design and mechanical testing environments - Experience with vibration testing and mechanical validation of hardware - Experience leading technical work or R&D projects - Proficiency with CAD and PDM tools such as Autodesk Inventor and Vault or similar - Experience with finite element analysis tools such as ANSYS, Nastran, or Hypermesh - Ability to create and interpret manufacturing drawings - Hands-on engineering mindset with ability to work both independently and in teams NICE TO HAVES: - Experience in aerospace or satellite hardware development - Manufacturing knowledge of machined components - Hands-on experience in satellite assembly APPLICATION PROCESS - Talent Attraction Introduction - Hiring Manager Alignment - Task Assignment - Technical Interview - Director 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. 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 Our benefits are designed to support your health and wellbeing, at work and beyond. We keep improving them based on employee feedback, an