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Mechanical Engineering Systems & CAD Specialist
About this role
ROLE HIGHLIGHTS: - Mechanical Engineering Systems & CAD Specialist - Location: Espoo, Finland - Department: Spacecraft Hardware - Reports to: Mechanical Team Lead - Employment type: Permanent - Workplace model: Hybrid / Office - Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required) WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS: As ICEYE expands its satellite constellation and develops more advanced spacecraft, reliable engineering tools and efficient workflows are essential to meeting demanding aerospace quality standards.
This role ensures mechanical design teams have the software, systems, and processes they need to develop reliable, cost-effective products and deliver missions successfully. 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. YOUR DAY-TO-DAY RESPONSIBILITIES - Ensure smooth, seamless and on time product delivery, from concept to qualification - Contribute to the continuous improvements of our current products - Systems & Software Administration: Install, update, license, and maintain mechanical design software, FEA/CFD simulation tools, and PLM databases - Engineering Team Support: Provide day-to-day technical assistance and troubleshooting for design engineers working with CAD and simulation software - Model & Data Management: Maintain standardized CAD library components, template files, and product structure integrity within the PLM system - Process Optimization: Assist in establishing best practices for CAD modeling standards, design release workflows, and revision control - Vendor & IT Liaison: Coordinate with software vendors for licensing/updates and collaborate with internal IT teams on system infrastructure requirements WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR Must haves: - Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related field - Experience in aerospace, automotive, or related industries - 5-10 years of practical experience in mechanical design or engineering IT/tool support - CAD/PLM Expertise: Proficiency in handling complex product assemblies with modern 3D CAD platforms and PLM environments - Ability to work cross-functionally with systems, electrical, manufacturing and IT- teams - Simulation Knowledge: Hands-on experience or proven familiarity with engineering simulation tools - Problem-Solving Ability: Strong analytical troubleshooting skills with a customer-service mindset toward supporting engineering end-users Nice to haves: - Experience on Autocad Inventor, PTC Creo or Siemens NX - Experience on PTC Arena and Altair simulation tools - Experience on CADTALK or similar integration tools - Ability to program simple macros & scripts - Ability to develop simple toolkits through API interface 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.