AIT Engineer - Mechanical

The role

The Mechanical AIT Engineer transforms satellite designs into flight-ready hardware. You will define AIT processes, tooling, and ground support equipment while leading the assembly, integration, and environmental testing of satellites.

What you will do

• Define MAITE processes for building sub-assemblies and satellites
• Qualify assembly, integration and test processes using PFMEA and control plans
• Specify tooling, equipment and workstations for production
• Apply design for manufacturing, assembly and testability (DFM, DFA, DFT)
• Support internal and supplier design and readiness reviews
• Lead and execute structural, mechanical and thermal assembly and integration
• Own the mechanical build standard including torque, bonding and composite handling
• Plan, prepare and lead environmental test campaigns
• Specify, design, procure and validate Mechanical Ground Support Equipment
• Act as technical authority for mechanical and composite parts from suppliers

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related field
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in the development, integration, testing or production of complex hardware systems
• Experience defining and qualifying assembly, integration and test processes
• Deep technical knowledge in mechanical engineering
• Demonstrated ownership of environmental test campaigns
• Practical mastery of precision mechanical assembly and composite hardware
• Experience specifying, designing or validating MGSE or comparable handling and test tooling
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, CAD models, GD&T and interface control documents
• Strong track record of enabling design for manufacturing, assembly and testability (DFM, DFA, DFT)
• Familiarity with verification and configuration management in complex hardware industries
• Working knowledge of cleanroom and ESD discipline
• Strong communication skills in English (written & spoken)

Nice to have

• Lean manufacturing, value stream mapping, standard work, line balancing, capacity planning, APQP or PPAP
• Familiarity with EN 9100 and ECSS standards
• Experience defining AIT process or facility layout requirements
• CAD and structural analysis proficiency (SolidWorks, NX, CATIA or equivalent)
• Metrology with laser trackers, theodolites or CMM
• Non-destructive inspection interpretation on bonded or composite structures
• Hands-on operation of environmental test equipment
• Automated test scripting (Python or equivalent)
• Familiarity with PLM, ERP, Manufacturo (MES) or Jira
• Launch campaign or launcher interface experience

Benefits

• Continuous Professional Development
• Access to courses, training and attendance at conferences

Before you apply

• Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required)
• We can only accept applications in English
• Technical Interview includes a Technical Challenge

About the company

ICEYE is the world leader in sovereign intelligence from space, delivering persistent monitoring capabilities via the world's largest and most advanced SAR satellite constellation. Founded and headquartered in Finland, ICEYE operates globally with over 1000 employees.