ICEYE is a Finnish spacetech company that builds and operates the world's largest SAR (synthetic aperture radar) satellite constellation for persistent Earth observation and intelligence.
ROLE HIGHLIGHTS: - Role: Manufacturing Engineer - Department: Space Systems - Location: Valencia, Spain - Reports to: Engineering Manager, Space Systems - Working type: Hybrid - Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required) THE MISSION OF THE MANUFACTURING ENGINEER We're looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our Space Systems team and own the manufacturability of electronic hardware from prototype through to production. In this role, you'll work closely with electronics designers and PCB manufacturers, reviewing layouts, driving DFM, and resolving fabrication and assembly issues before they become production problems. You'll be the technical bridge between our design engineers and our PCB/PCBA suppliers. This role is perfect for someone who's deeply comfortable with PCB design, fabrication, and assembly processes, and who enjoys catching manufacturability issues early and negotiating them out with suppliers. WHO ARE WE? 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. ICEYE operates internationally with offices in Finland, Poland, Spain, Japan, the UAE, Greece, Germany, 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. DAY TO DAY RESPONSIBILITIES: - Review schematics and PCB layouts for manufacturability (stackups, routing, power integrity, grounding, impedance control) - DFM/DFA reviews (panelization, drill sizes, annular rings, solder mask, copper balancing) - Review manufacturer DFM reports, negotiate design changes with fabricators/assemblers - Own ECOs arising from manufacturing feedback - Manage PCB/PCBA documentation (Gerbers, ODB++, IPC-2581, BOMs, pick-and-place) - Support test strategy (flying probe, ICT, boundary scan, functional test, AOI, X-ray) - Apply IPC standards to defect/root cause/failure analysis - Evaluate component footprints/packages for assembly risk - Work with fab/SMT partners on soldering, stencil design, surface finishes - Manage PCB/PCBA supplier relationships (risk, issue tracking, scheduling) REQUIREMENTS: MUST HAVE SKILLS: - 3+ years of experience in manufacturing/process engineering within aerospace, defense, or another high-reliability industry. - Degree in Manufacturing, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent hands-on experience. - PCB Design Review – Read schematics, review PCB layouts, understand multilayer stackups, evaluate routing, power integrity, grounding, impedance control - PCB Manufacturing (DFM) – Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), panelization, fabrication constraints, drill sizes, annular rings, solder mask rules, copper balancing - PCB Quality – IPC standards (IPC-A-600, IPC-6012, IPC-610), defect analysis, root cause analysis, failure analysis - Manufacturing Communication – Review manufacturer DFM reports, answer engineering questions, negotiate design changes, manage engineering change orders (ECOs) - CAD Tools – Any, but in particular Altium Designer - Documentation – Gerbers, ODB++, IPC-2581, fabrication drawings, assembly drawings, BOM management, pick-and-place files - Testing – Flying probe, ICT, boundary scan, functional testing, AOI, X-ray inspection - Component Knowledge – PCB footprints, package types, SMT, through-hole, BGA, fine-pitch components - Manufacturing Process – PCB fabrication, SMT assembly, reflow soldering, wave soldering, stencil design, PCB finishes (ENIG, HASL, OSP) - Project Skills – Supplier management, risk assessment, issue tracking, schedule coordination NICE TO HAVE SKILLS: - Experience in space, defense, or avionics manufacturing environments. - Exposure to ECSS, MIL-STD, or IPC-J-STD-001 (Space Addendum). - Lean Six Sigma certification (Green/Black Belt). - Familiarity with environmental test processes (thermal vacuum, vibration, EMC) as they relate to manufacturing handoff. APPLICATION PROCESS - Talent Acquisition Interview - Hiring Manager Interview - Technical Interview (onsite or virtual), including a Technical Challenge - Hiring Team Interview - Offer Decision 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 ques