ph3Role highlights:br/ /h3Role: Staff Mechanical Engineerbr/Department: Space Systemsbr/Location: Valencia, Spainbr/Reports to: Engineering Manager, Space Systemsbr/Working type: Hybridbr/Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required)h3The Mission of the Staff Mechanical Engineer /h3pWe are looking for an experienced Mechanical Staff Engineer to join our engineering team based at our office in Valencia, Spain. /ppWe are an international New Space company with employees from more than 57 nationalities. Our team is a tight-knit group of engineering, software development, and radar technology experts. We are innovative, driven people who strive for excellence in everything we do. We value teamwork and curiosity and know how to have fun! /ppICEYE is building and operating its commercial constellation of small Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellites with SAR data available to customers. /ph3Responsibilities: /h3pAs the Mechanical Staff Engineer you are responsible for developing our next generation satellite structures, deployable mechanisms and related hardware. You are a professional team player who will communicate and collaborate effortlessly with our other engineering teams to achieve common goals. Responsibilities include: /pullipManufacturing Collaboration: Working directly with manufacturers to optimize designs for manufacturability /p /lilipProblem-Solving: Overcome significant design challenges and taking projects from start to finish successfully /p /lilipDesign complex mechanical systems, including deployable mechanisms /p /lilipBalance quick and efficient design with a process-oriented approach /p /lilipExcellent Communication: Interfaces with directors, team leads, project managers, and stakeholders; adept at technical conflict resolution and guiding technical teams /p /lilipProcess and Cost Awareness: Knowledgeable about the impact of design choices on manufacturing costs, time, and weight /p /lilipFamiliarity with Manufacturing Machinery:



Understands advantages and drawbacks of machinery and modifies processes for success /p /li /ulh3Requirements /h3h3Basic Qualifications /h3ullip15+ years of hands‑on experience in mechanical design engineering, with a strong specialization in satellite or broader aerospace hardware — this is a practitioner role built on deep industry experience, not a management-track position. /p /lilipAbility to perform hand calculations for fast concept implementation and simple design creation /p /lilipExperience creating complex mechanical structures, taking into account thermal, electronic, RF, and manufacturing considerations /p /lilipCAD Fluency: Proficient in CAD tools like Inventor and SolidWorks /p /lilipExperience with projects from proof of concept to delivery /p /li /ulh3Nice to have skills /h3ullipExperience working as a mechanical architect. /p /lilipSpacecraft system-level knowledge. /p /lilipProven experience with satellite structures and validating mechanical platforms for launch. /p /lilipProficiency in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools, with strong design intuition to minimize unnecessary iterations. /p /lilipEnd-to-end mechanical design experience from concept to maintenance, with particular strength in the concept and design phases for both composite and metallic structures. /p /lilipDeep understanding of manufacturing processes for metallic and composite materials, including CFRP. /p /lilipFamiliarity with Product Data Management (PDM) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems. /p /li /ulh3Application process /h3ollipTalent Acquisition Interview /p /lilipHiring Manager Interview /p /lilipTechnical Interview (onsite or virtual), including a Technical Challenge /p /lilipHiring Team Interview /p /lilipOffer Decision /p /li /olh3Working at ICEYE /h3pAt ICEYE, you'll join a diverse and highly engaged team united by the ambition to make the impossible possible. As a general 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. /ph3How We Work (Our Values) /h3ullipbMake the impossible possible: /b 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. /p /lilipbBe curious: /b Go deep, ask questions, listen carefully, and think critically. Understand the "why" behind decisions. /p /lilipbSee the big picture: /b Stay close to what's happening across the company so you can make better decisions. Consider how your work affects others. /p /lilipbDrive effective teamwork: /b Create psychological safety, invite different perspectives, and build inclusive teams. There are no bad questions. /p /lilipbAct as one team: /b We win together. We match tasks to the right owner and stay agile as priorities shift. /p /lilipbHave fun: /b What we do matters—and it should be enjoyable. Celebrate progress, take pride in results, and share the wins. /p /li /ulh3Benefits /h3pOur 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. /ph3Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion /h3pWe 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. /ppWe'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. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

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