Senior Mechanical Engineer, Precision Mechanics And Payload

Senior Mechanical Engineer, Precision Mechanics And Payload

Location: Warsaw (On-site)

Type of Contract: Permanent

ICEYE is the global leader in synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite technology, revolutionizing Earth observation with real-time, all-weather, day-and-night imaging. As the owner and operator of the world's largest SAR satellite constellation, we provide critical insights that empower industries like maritime, disaster management, insurance, and finance to make informed decisions.

Headquartered in Finland, with a presence in five international locations, our diverse team of 600+ experts from nearly 60 countries shares a bold mission: to enhance life on Earth by delivering reliable, data-driven solutions. At ICEYE, we foster a culture of curiosity, innovation, and collaboration, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in space technology to solve the world's toughest challenges.

At ICEYE, we're not just launching satellites, we're redefining what's possible with SAR technology. Join a team of passionate innovators solving real-world challenges and making a tangible impact. We foster a dynamic and inclusive environment where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your contributions truly matter. With continuous learning opportunities, cutting-edge projects, and collaboration with industry-leading experts, you'll have the chance to grow, innovate, and shape the future of Earth Observation.

We are looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer experienced in high-precision mechanical design, structural analysis, manufacturing supervision as well as testing and pre-launch qualification for defense and space applications. Ideally a person who has been involved in designing and building reliable components requiring precise position control and/or actuation, control and stabilization as well as who participated in components selection (working with manufacturers and contractors) and environmental (thermal, vibration) testing. In this role you will be involved in the technical activities focused on development of the new satellite platform enhancing ICEYE next generation spacecraft.

What will you do in this role?

• Be a one of the founding members of the small team responsible for spacecraft systems lifecycle from the design phase up to in-orbit validation. The team will bring the design into full production, commissioning and operations of the imaging instrument, including all phases along the way - testing, qualification, verification and iterating on necessary steps.
• Be a senior technical expert responsible for design and optimization of the satellite payload/bus interfaces and oversee manufacturing, testing and qualification campaign of it. Due to the nature of the project and size of the founding "tiger team", it's expected to actively participate in the CAD and other engineering activities.
• Work with manufacturers of the components and subsystems to ensure the right quality, alignment and performance of delivered components and mechanisms.