Senior Satellite Mech & Thermal Tech - Valencia

Role highlights:

• Title:
  
  Satellite Production Senior Technician, Integration, Mechanical & Thermal

• 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)

Why this role matters:

As a Senior Production Technician, Mechanical & Thermal, you serve as a technical anchor within ICEYE's Mechanical & Thermal Production team in Valencia. You will independently execute complex assembly, integration, and testing activities that require precision, deep technical understanding, and sound judgment. Working closely with Specialists and Production Line Owners, you will lead frontline troubleshooting, ensure process stability, and elevate team capability by mentoring junior technicians, all while maintaining the high standards of flight readiness that ICEYE's satellites demand.

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

• Perform advanced assembly and integration activities including critical torque and bonding operations, subsystem integration, and complex test setups

• Lead the identification and resolution of build and process issues, collaborating with Specialists, AIT Engineering, and Quality to perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions

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

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

• Support Production Line Owners and Team Leaders by preparing test environments, verifying configurations, and contributing technical insight during line meetings

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

What we’re looking for

Must haves:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent hands-on experience

• 3+ years of practical experience in mechanical assembly or integration, ideally in aerospace or another high-reliability environment

• Strong understanding of structural assembly techniques including torqueing, alignment, and thermal hardware application (panels, structures, deployables, pads, pastes, tapes)

• Familiarity with aerospace standards (ECSS, IPC, ISO) and cleanroom practices

• Proven ability to interpret engineering documentation and translate it into practical work instructions

• Strong attention to detail, structured problem-solving, and clear communication skills on the production floor

Nice to haves:

• Experience with satellite mechanical subsystems and thermal hardware integration

• Exposure to environmental test campaigns (vibration, thermal vacuum)

• Experience supporting…