ROLE HIGHLIGHTS: - Configuration Specialist - Location: Espoo, Finland - Department: Manufacturing Assurance; Global Manufacturing Organisation - Reports to: Configuration and Change Team Lead - Employment type: Permanent - Workplace model: Hybrid - Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required) WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS: We are looking for a detail-oriented Configuration Specialist to support our Configuration Management and Change Control team within the Global Manufacturing Organization (GMO). This role is vital for maintaining the day-to-day operational integrity of our product data as we scale across multi-domain environments for multi-site manufacturing.. As a Configuration Specialist, your mission is to ensure that product information is accurately entered, tracked, and maintained within our systems. Reporting to the CM Team Leader, you will support GMO and the engineering teams by administering change documentation, routing approvals, and ensuring adherence to configuration standards. 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 - Support the implementation of the Configuration Management Standard Operating Procedures (CM SOPs) by executing daily CM administrative tasks and ensuring process compliance. - Perform data entry and maintain accurate product baselines within PLM and MES systems under the guidance of the team. - Drive and administer the change management workflows; route ECRs, ECOs, Deviations, and Waivers for approval, track their status, and prepare agendas/minutes for reviewers/approvers. - Assist in updating and maintaining EBOMs, MBOMs, and associated document lists (CIDL/ABCL) to reflect approved changes. - Ensure that new parts and documents strictly adhere to established item classification schemes and part numbering conventions. - Act as an ambassador for the PLM and MES platforms, proactively guiding cross-functional teams on CM best practices and effective system utilization to drive adoption, streamline workflows, and protect data integrity. - Generate regular configuration status reports and extract CM metrics to support the team’s KPI tracking. - Maintain organized configuration records and ensure all documentation is properly archived and accessible for audits. WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR MUST HAVES: - Engineering background (Bachelor’s in electrical, electronics, mechanical, aerospace, or a relevant engineering discipline). - Prior experience in configuration management or a closely related engineering discipline. - Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to managing large amounts of data and documentation. - Understanding of the distinction between EBOM and MBOM, product breakdown structures, and item classification methodologies. - Hands-on experience using tools like PLM, ERP, MES or document management systems (e.g., Arena, Windchill, Teamcenter, SAP). - Ability to communicate technical and process-related information clearly across diverse teams, including Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations, and to support alignment in a cross-functional environment. - Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with changing priorities. - Fluent in English. NICE TO HAVES: - Exposure to the aerospace, defense, or automotive manufacturing industries. - Basic awareness of configuration management standards (e.g., ECSS-M-ST-40, EIA-649) or willingness to learn. - Familiarity with algorithm development and AI tools for creating automations and tools for day-to-day tasks. - Familiarity with software version control tools (e.g., Git, Jira) or software development lifecycles. - Experience in drafting technical documentation or standard operating procedures (SOPs). - Experience in a manufacturing scale-up or transition environment. APPLICATION PROCESS - Talent Screening - Hiring Manager Interview - Assessment and Presentation - Final 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. Base salary range for this position is dependent on experience, and will be negotiated individually. 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 http://iceye.com.