Hybrid Smart Manufacturing Engineer – Software

at ICEYE

• Job title: Smart Manufacturing Engineer – Software
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: No Education Requirement
• Tech skills: Docker, Linux, Python, SDLC
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Espoo, Finland

About the role

• Smart Manufacturing Engineer developing and maintaining Python test automation for satellite production systems. Supporting AIT engineers and ensuring critical tests are stable and repeatable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Python-based test automation and procedures in our RAVEN framework, including libraries, integrations and utilities.
• Support AIT engineers and production operators when tests fail or stations misbehave, using logs, measurements and systematic debugging to find root causes.
• Design and improve test suites and workflows to reduce flakiness, improve reporting and increase coverage across subsystems and integrations.
• Automate and control lab instruments and test equipment (e.g. via SCPI/VISA or similar), and work hands-on with typical lab hardware (oscilloscopes, PSUs, DMMs, electronic loads).
• Contribute to CI and automation pipelines so tests run automatically (e.g. on push/PR) and results are traceable.
• Write and maintain clear documentation: READMEs, release notes, test specifications, troubleshooting guides and operator-facing instructions.
• Collaborate closely with other Smart Manufacturing engineers, AIT engineers and production operators to design operator-in-the-loop tests and improve station usability.
• Participate in code reviews, share best practices, and help raise the overall quality and reliability of our test automation stack.

Requirements

• 4–7 years of experience in software engineering, test automation or similar, with a strong focus on Python.
• Proven ability to write production-quality Python code (object-oriented design, packaging, releases, linting/formatting, code reviews).
• Daily experience with git and collaborative workflows (branches, merges, pull requests, reviews).
• Solid understanding of test automation fundamentals: structuring test suites, debugging failures and reporting results.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across software, instruments and environments, using logs and systematic diagnosis.
• Experience supporting users or operators on test stations or similar setups, and a strong sense of ownership for what you deliver.
• Comfortable using Linux as a primary development environment (shell, tools, environments).
• Exposure to testing with real hardware (hardware-in-the-loop or similar) and working with lab instruments (oscilloscopes, PSUs, DMMs, loads, etc.).
• Good communication skills and willingness to work closely with operators and engineers onsite in Espoo.
• Nice to haves:
• Experience with Robot Framework for developing and maintaining test procedures and libraries.
• Experience with lab instrument automation (SCPI/VISA/TCP/USB) and end-to-end production or manufacturing test automation.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (running automated tests on push/PR, managing artifacts).
• Background in domains such as space/satellite, aerospace, robotics, automation or electronics manufacturing.
• Familiarity with Docker or similar tools for reproducible environments and pipelines.
• Experience writing technical documentation and SDLC deliverables (READMEs, changelogs, test plans, design/review notes).

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 InclusionWe 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.