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Satellite Production Senior Technician, Electronics

On-site in València·Full-time·Added yesterday (last checked 11 Nov)

ICEYE

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Our summary

Work mode
On-site, València
Contract
Full-time
English
Required
Experience
3+ years
Education
University degree

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Skills

Nice to have

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Degree in Electronics Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent hands-on experience in a high-reliability environment

  • 3+ years of practical experience in electronic assembly and test including soldering, harness routing, and PCB handling, preferably in aerospace or a similar high-reliability sector

  • Experience using lab equipment including power supplies, multimeters, and oscilloscopes

  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams

  • Proven ability to lead troubleshooting efforts and mentor junior staff effectively

  • Proficient English (written and spoken) for cross-functional collaboration

Nice to have

  • User-level Python and Linux: able to run test scripts, interpret error output and make small adjustments safely

  • Experience with satellite avionics, power subsystems, and flight-critical command handling

  • Advanced IPC certifications (IPC-A-610, IPC J-STD-001 Space Addendum)

  • Experience with Atlassian Cloud tools (Jira, Confluence)

  • Aerospace or space industry background

  • Lean and Six Sigma experience

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

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.

The role

As a Senior Production Technician (Electronics), you serve as a technical anchor within ICEYE's Satellite Production Team in Valencia. You will independently execute complex electronic assembly, integration, and testing activities for power, command, and data handling subsystems, leading frontline troubleshooting, ensuring process stability, and elevating team capability by coaching junior technicians. You are responsible for the technical quality of every electronic assembly you touch, ensuring it meets ICEYE's stringent standards for flight readiness.

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'll do

  • Perform advanced electronic assembly and integration activities including subsystem integration (power, command, data handling), critical soldering and bonding operations, and complex test setups

  • Lead troubleshooting of build and process issues, collaborating with Specialists, AIT Engineering, and Quality to identify root causes and implement corrective actions for electronic subsystems

  • Operate mechanical and electrical ground support equipment (power supplies, multimeters, oscilloscopes) to support smooth test operations

  • Maintain precise, real-time documentation of all work performed, recording results in Jira or MES and raising NCRs or redlines where required

  • Review work instructions, travelers, and checklists for accuracy, providing actionable feedback for revision and initiating improvement projects in safety, reliability, and tooling

  • Act as a coach and role model for junior and standard technicians, providing on-the-job training and transferring best practices across the team

  • Maintain a clean, organised, and audit-ready work environment compliant with ESD, safety, and cleanliness standards

How you'll work

  • Type of Contract: Permanent

  • Working model: On-site

Role highlights

  • Title: Satellite Production Senior Technician, Electronics

  • Location: Valencia, Spain

  • Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required)

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.

Hiring process

4 steps4 interviews
  1. Talent Acquisition Interview

    With a Talent Acquisition

  2. Hiring Manager General Interview

    With a Hiring Manager

  3. Technical Interview

    Includes a Technical Challenge.

  4. Final Interview

Hiring process

  • Talent Acquisition Interview

  • Hiring Manager General Interview

  • Technical Interview, including a Technical Challenge

  • Final Interview

About ICEYE

ICEYE is a Finnish space technology company that operates a constellation of synthetic-aperture radar (SAR) satellites, providing Earth observation data and analytics to commercial and government customers worldwide. The company is a pioneer in microsatellite technology, with a focus on persistent monitoring and rapid revisit capabilities, and has grown into a globally recognized player in the satellite data industry.

ICEYE has a significant presence in Spain, with an office in Madrid that supports its European operations, including engineering, production, and business development roles. The company's work culture is international and English-first, making it an attractive destination for international professionals in aerospace, RF engineering, and satellite production. They offer a dynamic environment where engineers work on cutting-edge space technology, from satellite manufacturing to data analytics, with a strong emphasis on innovation and hands-on technical work.

Industry
Satellite Imaging
Founded
2012
Employees
500–1,000
Headquarters
Espoo, Finland
In Spain
Madrid

Good to know if you are moving

  • ICEYE's official working language is English, making it accessible for international professionals without Finnish language skills.
  • The company offers relocation support and a multicultural, fast-paced environment typical of a scale-up.
  • Spain is a key hub for ICEYE's European operations, with roles in engineering, production, and business development.
  • The Madrid office works on cutting-edge space technology, including satellite manufacturing and RF systems.
  • ICEYE provides a flexible and modern work environment with opportunities to work on full lifecycle satellite missions.

In their own words

About the company & team

  • Department: Global Manufacturing Organisation

  • Reports to: Head of MAITE Spain

Additional information

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.

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