Facility & Lab Manager

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Role Highlights: - Title: Facility & Lab Manager - Department: Global Manufacturing Organization - Reports to: Head of MAITE, Optics - Location: Lisbon, Portugal - Type of Contract: Permanent - Working model: On-site - Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required) About the role ICEYE is looking for a Facility & Lab Manager responsible for overseeing the operational readiness, safety, and performance of all MAITE production and laboratory environments. This includes ownership of cleanroom operations, ESD compliance, infrastructure maintenance, lab support, and overall facility safety and functionality. The role ensures that all ICEYE facilities under MAITE operate reliably and efficiently to support production, integration, and testing activities. The Facility Management team works closely with AIT Engineering, Production, Stock Management, Operational Excellence, Logistics, and Supply Chain teams to enable continuous, safe, and high-quality satellite manufacturing operations. This is a talent pool posting. We are building our Lisbon manufacturing organisation ahead of site ramp-up. We expect this role to open formally in Q4 2026. Applying now registers your interest early and puts you at the front of the process when the req goes live. Who We Are 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. What you will do - Lead and develop the Facility Management team, ensuring safe, reliable, and compliant operation of all MAITE technical facilities and laboratories. - Oversee and maintain environmental controls in production and test areas — including temperature, humidity, and particulate monitoring. - Coordinate cleanroom readiness and compliance, ensuring proper usage, maintenance, and environmental control within defined standards (without owning cleanroom operations themselves). - Manage preventive maintenance, equipment calibration, and infrastructure servicing to maintain continuous facility readiness. - Plan and implement facility improvement projects and layout modifications in collaboration with AIT Engineering, Production, and Operational Excellence. - Ensure all controlled environments comply with ESD, safety, and facility certification requirements, and lead regular audits and follow-ups. - Collaborate closely with Stock Management, Logistics, and Supply Chain to ensure facility and storage areas support material flow and operational efficiency. - Monitor facility performance indicators such as environmental stability, maintenance response times, and safety metrics, and drive continuous improvement actions. - Manage service providers and external contractors to ensure effective and timely support aligned with ICEYE quality and safety standards. - Coordinate and maintain training and certification programs related to facility safety, cleanroom entry, and ESD awareness for all relevant staff. - Act as the primary point of contact for facility incidents or emergencies, ensuring effective response and minimal operational disruption. What we’re looking for Must haves: - Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Facilities Management, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. - Minimum 5 years of experience in facility, lab, or operations management within a technical or high-reliability environment (e.g., aerospace, electronics, or defense). - Strong understanding of ESD control, cleanroom standards, environmental monitoring systems, and preventive maintenance planning. - Demonstrated experience managing contractors, service providers, and technical infrastructure projects. - Hands-on, proactive, and structured work approach with excellent organizational skills. - Strong communication and leadership capabilities; able to coordinate across multiple teams and stakeholders. - Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment, maintaining composure and structure under pressure. - Knowledge of safety and compliance frameworks applicable to controlled environments (e.g., ISO 14644, ECSS, or equivalent). Application Process - Screening with Talent Team - Hiring Manager Interview - Meet the Team Interview (Technical case) - 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 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, and offerings vary by location. Talent Acquisition will confirm what applies for this role and location during the process. Base salary range for this position is dependant on experience, and will be negotiated individually. Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion We want ICEYE to be a place where people can be themselves and do great work. Different backgrounds and perspectives make us stronger, which is why we work to create an environment where people feel included, respected, and able to speak up. Whatever your background, we want you to bring your authentic self to the table. We’re committed to fair, inclusive hiring and equal opportunity. Everyone is welcome to apply. If you need any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, tell us—we’ll do our best to help. Apply now to start your ICEYE journey, and help us continue to make the impossible possible together. Read more about ICEYE and working with us at iceye.com http://iceye.com.