Overview

Senior Mechanical Engineer, Precision Mechanics and Payload — Location: Warsaw (On-site) • Type: Permanent

What you will do

• Be one of the founding members of the small team responsible for spacecraft systems lifecycle from design through in-orbit validation, including production, commissioning, testing, qualification, verification, and iterative improvements.
• Serve as a senior technical expert for the design and optimization of the satellite payload/bus interfaces; oversee manufacturing, testing, and qualification campaigns, and actively participate in CAD and other engineering activities.
• Collaborate with component and subsystem manufacturers to ensure quality, alignment, and performance of delivered components and mechanisms.

What you will need to be successful

• Expert knowledge and hands-on skills in mechanical CAD design, analysis, and optimization across all project phases from concept to material and structural analysis.
• Familiarity with material science for space environments (outgassing, thermal cycling, thermoelastic effects) and guidance on material selection and analysis.
• Experience with testing, especially TVAC and vibration testing and pre-launch qualification campaigns.
• Problem ownership mindset with a willingness to take risks and iterate to improve parts; R&D style of learning by doing.
• Experience delivering designs through suppliers with direct collaboration with manufacturers and subcontractors to achieve production-ready, verified, and validated designs.
• Experience with high-precision and accuracy mechanics and design methodologies for optomechanical/optomechatronic systems enabling precise alignment and positioning; proven production-ready designs.
• Familiarity with thermal and mechanical interface design ensuring adjustable and high-precision coupling.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in QA and AIT of precise mechanisms.
• Experience with high-precision actuated systems (robotics, optical) is a plus.
• Experience with vacuum and cryogenic applications and materials used in the aerospace industry.
• Previous experience in the satellite and/or defense industry.

Our Commitment To You

We commit to responding to your initial application within 5 working days, if not sooner. The Talent Partner managing the role will be your main point of contact throughout the interview and assessment process. We will keep you updated on the status of your application and answer any questions as soon as possible. Employment is subject to applicable security screening where required.

Benefits

• A role with impact in a dynamic Earth Observation environment and scale-up culture
• An independent role with a supportive, diverse work environment
• A yearly benefit budget for sport, transport, wellness, meals, tourism, etc.
• Relocation support (flight tickets, accommodation, relocation agency assistance)
• Time for self-development, training, conferences, or certification schemes
• Polish language lessons
• Occupational and private health care and life insurance
• Inspiring offices and quiet workspaces to focus
• Quality coffee, tea, snacks, and treats

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

ICEYE is committed to an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives drive innovation. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to bring their authentic selves to the team.

Apply now to begin your ICEYE journey and help us make the impossible possible. Learn more at iceye.com.