Iceye
SAR Spacecraft Harness Design Team Lead
Espoo, Uusimaa, Finland · Hybrid · FullTime
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- EmployerIceye
- LocationEspoo, Uusimaa, Finland
- Work styleHybrid
- Employment typeFullTime
- Employer posted
Role highlights:
• SAR Spacecraft Harness Design Team Lead
• Location: Espoo, Finland
• Department: Qualification and System Integration
• Reports to: Qualification and System Integration Engineering Manager
• Employment type: Permanent
• Workplace model: On-site / Hybrid
• Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required)
Why this role matters:
As the SAR Spacecraft Harness Design Team Lead, you will play a key role in growing and leading ICEYE's spacecraft harness design capability. You will build and develop a high-performing engineering team responsible for designing reliable, high-quality electrical harnesses for our next-generation satellites. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you will help establish engineering best practices, improve development processes, and ensure our harness solutions support the rapid scaling of satellite development and production.
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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 Lead and manage the “SAR Spacecraft Harness Design Team”
Interpret the team OKRs and delegate tasks in order to achieve the domain goals.
Mentor and support the professional development of team members, helping them grow in their careers and take on new challenges.
Foster a culture of trust, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Define processes and way of working with stakeholders
Hire new team members
Report progress, risks, and key metrics clearly to upper management and program stakeholders.
What we’re looking for
Must haves:
Master degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
Proven track record in team leadership or technical lead roles
8+ years of experience in the design and development of electrical harnesses for complex systems, such as spacecraft, aircraft, automotive, or marine applications.
Knowledge of manufacturing, integration, testing, and qualification of electrical harnesses.
Familiarity with standards such as ECSS-Q-ST-20, IPC/WHMA-A-620, SAE ARP1870, NASA-STD-8739.
Nice to haves:
Experience with CATIA, NX, CAPITAL design tools
Experience with PLM or PDM systems for configuration control
Aerospace industry experience
Application Process
Recruiter screening
Hiring manager interview
Technical task
Technical panel interview
Director interview
VP Interview
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 questions.
Act as one team: We win together. We match tasks to the right owner and stay agile as priorities shift.
Have fun: What we do matters—and it should be enjoyable. Celebrate progress, take pride in results, and share the wins.
Benefits
Our 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.
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 aticeye.com.
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- Work styleHybrid
- Employment typeFullTime
- SeniorityLead / Principal
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