Manufacturing Engineer (Electronics)

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ROLE HIGHLIGHTS: - Manufacturing Engineer (Electronics) - Espoo, Finland - Reports to Manufacturing & QA Team Lead - Permanent - Office - Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required) The Mission of the Manufacturing Engineer Your main focus will be to ensure that electronics prototypes are built correctly, efficiently, and on schedule, enabling ICEYE’s engineering teams to iterate quickly and with confidence. This role acts as the bridge between design and manufacturing, translating engineering intent into manufacturable hardware by owning prototype execution, resolving issues early, and maintaining close technical collaboration with suppliers. By enforcing high-quality documentation, proactively managing risks, and continuously improving prototype and NPI processes, the Manufacturing Engineer directly contributes to faster development cycles, higher build quality, and smoother transitions from prototype to production. 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 operates internationally with offices in Finland, Poland, Spain, Japan, the UAE, Greece, and the US. The company has more than 900 employees, inspired by the shared vision of improving life on Earth by becoming the global source of truth in Earth Observation. EXPECTED OUTCOMES & REQUIREMENTS OUTCOMES: - Own the end-to-end execution of electronics prototype builds (PCB and PCBA), from design release to delivery. - Act as the primary technical interface to PCB/PCBA suppliers, resolving manufacturing, quality, and documentation issues. - Review and validate manufacturing documentation (BOMs, assembly data, drawings) to ensure completeness and manufacturability. - Track prototype orders, schedules, and priorities, ensuring on-time delivery across multiple concurrent builds. - Support material readiness and component management, including availability, alternates, and issue resolution. - Verify incoming prototypes and coordinate rework, fixes, or rebuilds when required. - Collaborate with R&D, ECAD, and Supply Chain to improve prototype and NPI processes. - Contribute to long-term initiatives such as supplier onboarding, process standardization, and in-house prototyping capability. WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar. - Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in electronics manufacturing or design. - Solid practical knowledge of Altium Designer and Altium 365. - Understanding of PCB and PCBA manufacturing processes, DFM, and quality workflows. - Good understanding of general electronics design principles, ability to interpret schematics and fabrication/assembly data. - Familiarity with IPC, IEEE, JEDEC standards. - Experience working with external suppliers and EMS partners - Good organizational and documentation skills, attention to detail, and structured work style. - Excellent communication and teamwork skills in a cross-functional engineering environment. - Ability to organize workload, set priorities, and oversee both internal and outsourced ECAD library activities. - Strong problem-solving mindset and hands-on attitude. - Fluent written and spoken English. Key Competences In addition to the requirements above, we evaluate candidates on these key qualities throughout the hiring process: - Intellectual Firepower: Rapidly comprehends, structures and synthesizes complex information, draws accurate conclusions, and communicates them with clarity. - Passion & Work Ethic: Brings sustained motivation, resilience, and high personal standards to every challenge. - Ownership & Action: Assumes full accountability for outcomes, acting decisively, and ensuring commitments are delivered. - Team Player: Works collaboratively across teams, contributing to shared success, and engaging in constructive debate. - Integrity & Growth Mindset: Operates with transparency and humility, learns from setbacks, and actively seeks opportunities to grow. APPLICATION PROCESS - Recruiter Interview - Hiring Manager Interview - Technical Assignment - Stakeholder Interview - Director Interview WORKING AT ICEYE At ICEYE, you will join a diverse and highly engaged team united by the ambition to make the impossible possible. We know that we will succeed only through exceptional people in our team, which is why your growth, wellbeing, and success are a priority. As a global scale-up, we combine speed and ambition with the opportunity to take real ownership from day one. You will benefit from continuous professional development, training opportunities, and a culture that values collaboration, curiosity, and integrity. ICEYE is a place where your contributions have a visible impact, and where we celebrate success together. BENEFITS (FINLAND) - A job that matters in a dynamic Defence Technology and Earth Observation environment with a scale-up approach - An independent role with a supportive and diverse work environment - Occupational healthcare, occupational, and accident insurance - A yearly benefit budget to spend as you wish (sport, transport, bike benefit, wellness, lunch, etc.) - Phone subscription with iPhone of choice - Relocation support (flight tickets, accommodation, relocation agency support) - Time for self-development, research, training, conferences, or certification schemes - Inspiring and collaborating offices and silent workspaces enable you to focus 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.