Satellite Production Senior Technician, Electronics

• Title:
  
  Satellite Production Senior Technician, Electronics

• Department:
  Global Manufacturing Organisation

• Reports to:
  
  Head of MAITE Spain

• Location:
  
  Valencia, Spain

• Type of
  
  Contract:
  
  Permanent

• Working model:
  On-site

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

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.

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.

• 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

• 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

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

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