ICEYE
Production Team Lead
Part remote, part office, you need to live within commuting distance of a named location.
Hybrid · Lisbon
Employer listed it 6 weeks ago · Added 5 days ago
Been open since 6 weeks ago, still being checked, but it has been live a while.
Salary
Not stated
Location
Hybrid · Lisbon
Timezone
Not stated
Contract
Full-time
Experience
Lead
Category
Other
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Remote flexibility
Hybrid
This role is only partly remote, the employer expects time in the office around Lisbon, Hybrid, so you need to live within commuting distance.
What the employer says
- Source listing states candidate location: "Lisbon, Hybrid"
- Listing mentions "Hybrid"
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About the role
Role Highlights:
Title: Production Team Lead
Department: Global Manufacturing Organization
Reports to: Head of MAITE, Optics
Location: Lisbon, Portugal
Type of Contract: Permanent
Working model: On-site
Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required)
Why this role matters:
ICEYE is seeking a Production Team Lead to lead the day-to-day execution of Manufacturing, Assembly, Integration and Testing activities, including spacecraft assembly and the integration of optical payloads.
This is an operational leadership role in an early-stage production environment, where production processes, teams, and operating routines are being established and scaled.
You will be responsible for translating production plans and engineering requirements into safe, high-quality, efficient, and predictable MAIT execution. This includes managing daily priorities, resources, production flow, readiness, schedule adherence, quality, productivity, and escalation of issues.
You will establish and maintain a structured production management system based on clear priorities, visual management, daily performance reviews, standard work, and continuous improvement, with a strong focus on safety, quality, delivery, and operational efficiency.
The role requires a strong presence on the production floor and in cleanroom environments, working closely with AIT Engineering, Quality, Planning, Logistics, Manufacturing Engineering, and other stakeholders to ensure successful spacecraft builds and payload integration.
You will play a key role in developing the production organization, establishing operational discipline, and building the capabilities required to scale satellite production.
This is a talent pool posting.
We are building our Lisbon manufacturing organisation ahead of site ramp-up. We expect this role to open formally in Q4 2026. Applying now registers your interest early and puts you at the front of the process when the req goes live.
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.
What you will do
Lead the day-to-day execution of Manufacturing, Assembly, Integration and Testing (MAIT) activities, including spacecraft assembly and optical payload integration.
Lead and develop the production team, setting clear priorities, responsibilities, and performance expectations.
Requirements
- ·Strong written and spoken English.
- ·Experience with satellite assembly, integration, and testing.
- ·Experience with optical payload integration or other high-precision hardware.
- ·Experience with Value Stream Mapping (VSM) or other advanced Lean tools.
- ·Experience with NPI, industrialization, or product ramp-up.
Benefits
- ·Base salary range for this position is dependant on experience, and will be negotiated individually.
- ·Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- ·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 .
How to apply
- 1Check the flexibility label above, hybrid, matches where you plan to live and work.
- 2Tailor your CV to the role at ICEYE, mentioning your remote working experience.
- 3Apply directly on the employer's careers page using the button below. Nomaders never handles your application.
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