Manufacturing Technician, Unmanned Aircraft (Fabrication and Integration) ICEYE València

The Hub/Danske Bank; Valencia; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

ICEYE in Valencia, Spain is seeking a Manufacturing Technician on the HAPS team to build and integrate a stratospheric unmanned electric aircraft. You will fabricate CFRP structures, build cable harnesses and high‑density battery packs, and run end‑to‑end ground tests to ensure readiness to fly.

You will help develop assembly and testing processes, transitioning designs from engineering to manufacturing while working closely with engineers to move from prototype to repeatable production flow.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience as an electrical/electromechanical/electronic technician with a hands‑on approach.
• Experience with mechanical prototyping (3D printing, using basic mechanical workshop equipment).
• Basic knowledge of CAD tools.
• Good command of the English language, both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Assembly of large, but very lightweight unmanned aircraft.
• Fabrication of lightweight aircraft structures/components and building CFRP composite parts.
• Development of new assembly, integration and testing processes, and tools for an ultra‑light UAV.
• Manufacturing of electronics assemblies and sub‑level components (such as cable harness manufacturing and battery manufacturing of state‑of‑the‑art high power density batteries).
• Transitioning new designs from engineering to manufacturing.

Skills

Hands-on experience

English proficiency

Tools

CAD tools

3D printing

Job description

Role highlights

• Manufacturing Technician, Unmanned Aircraft (Fabrication and Integration)

• Location: Valencia, Spain

• Department: HAPS

• Reports to: Head of Manufacturing

• Employment type: Permanent

• Workplace model: Onsite

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

Why this role matters:

As Manufacturing Technician on the HAPS team, you will be hands‑on at the heart of building something genuinely unprecedented — a stratospheric, unmanned electric aircraft that will set a new mark in aviation history. Your work spans the full breadth of assembly and integration: fabricating lightweight carbon fibre composite structures, building cable harnesses and high‑density battery packs, integrating avionic subsystems, and running end‑to‑end ground tests to verify that every system is ready to fly. Beyond the build itself, you will play an active role in developing and refining the assembly and testing processes that will carry this programme from early prototypes into a mature, repeatable production flow — working closely with engineers to transition new designs from drawing board to reality.

Your day-to-day responsibilities

• Assembly of large, but very lightweight unmanned aircraft

• Fabrication of lightweight aircraft structures/components and building CFRP composite parts

• Development of new assembly, integration and testing processes, and tools for an ultra‑light UAV

• Manufacturing of electronics assemblies and sub‑level components (such as cable harness manufacturing and battery manufacturing of state‑of‑the‑art high power density batteries)

• Transitioning new designs from engineering to manufacturing

What we’re looking for

Must haves:

• 2+ years of relevant experience as an electrical/electromechanical/electronic technician with a hands‑on approach

• Experience with mechanical prototyping (3D printing, using basic mechanical workshop equipment)

• Basic knowledge of CAD tools

• Good command of the English language, both oral and written

Nice to haves:

• Hands‑on experience in aircraft, robot, race car or similar system prototyping & manufacturing

• Good systems and physics understanding

• Experience with composites

• Experience working with electronic equipment (prototype boards, harness, test setups)

• Development of process improvements and setups to improve cycle times, repeatability, and maturity

• Proactive, can‑do attitude

• Curiosity and passion about technology

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 Inclusion

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 and we will do our best to help.