Supply Chain Specialist – Satellite Flight Control, Structures

Role Overview

Role Highlights

• Supply Chain Specialist (Satellite Flight Control & Structures category)
• Department: Global Manufacturing Organisation / Supply Chain
• Location: Espoo
• Reports to: Supply Chain Manager
• Permanent / Fixed term / Internship: Permanent
• Remote / Hybrid / Office: Hybrid (max 2 days/week WFH)
• Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO)

Why this role matters:

As a Supply Chain Specialist for the Satellite Flight Control & Structures category you will ensure the availability of flight-critical systems, including ADCS, propulsion, and composite satellite structures, that directly impact satellite control and mission success, enabling designs to be built, tested, and launched on schedule.

You will work closely with suppliers, engineering, and production, translating technical needs into reliable supply, managing risks, and supporting the scaling of satellite production.

Who we are

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. Designed for dual use, the platform also serves civil protection and commercial users for natural-catastrophe intelligence, insurance, maritime monitoring (including oil-spill detection), and finance, contributing to global security and community resilience.

ICEYE is headquartered in Finland and operates globally across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. We have more than 900 employees, united by a shared vision: improving life on Earth by becoming the global source of truth in Earth Observation.

Requirements

Your day-to-day responsibilities

• Flight-critical hardware is available on time
• ADCS, propulsion, and composite structures support development, production, and launch without supply-driven delays
• Supply risks are identified and mitigated early
• Long lead times, single sources, and technical risks are actively managed before impacting programs
• Suppliers meet flight-grade performance expectations
• Key suppliers deliver to quality, reliability, and schedule requirements
• Supply supports scaling into production

What we’re looking for

Must haves:

• Technical understanding of satellite propulsion, and ADCS systems and composite structures
• Strategic sourcing of high-reliability hardware
• Supplier qualification and risk management
• Strong cross-functional execution with engineering and production

In addition to the requirements above, we evaluate candidates on these key qualities throughout the hiring process:

• Intellectual Firepower: Rapidly comprehends, structures and synthesizes complex information, draws accurate conclusions, and communicates them with clarity.
• Passion & Work Ethic: Brings sustained motivation, resilience, and high personal standards to every challenge.
• Ownership & Action: Assumes full accountability for outcomes, acting decisively, and ensuring commitments are delivered.
• Team Player: Works collaboratively across teams, contributing to shared success, and engaging in constructive debate.
• Integrity & Growth Mindset: Operates with transparency and humility, learns from setbacks, and actively seeks opportunities to grow.

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 at iceye.com.