Quality Control Technician - Electronics

ICEYE; Valencia; Presencial; EUR 32.000 - 46.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

ICEYE, a global space hardware leader, seeks a Quality Control Technician to perform visual, electrical, and basic mechanical inspections on parts and subsystems for satellite missions. You will ensure components meet stringent quality standards throughout the lifecycle and work with Production, AIT Engineering, Mission Assurance, and Supply Chain to reduce defects.

Embedded in production and AIT, you will implement inspection plans, document results, and support CAPA activities to uphold

Formación

• Degree or diploma in Electronics, Quality Control, Manufacturing, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in quality control in aerospace, defense, or high-reliability manufacturing environments; hands-on hard‑war parts inspection.
• Use of inspection tools such as microscopes, calipers, multimeters, oscilloscopes.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, technical drawings, and Gerber files.
• Awareness of PCBA and assembly processes.
• Conversational level of spoken and written English.

Responsabilidades

• Perform visual, electrical, and basic mechanical inspections during receiving on electronic parts, mechanical parts, COTS items, and subsystems per inspection sheets/control plans.
• Update material status in ERP/MES per inspection results.
• Report NCs, support RCA, and contribute to CAPA across production and supply chain.
• Prepare timely reports on outstanding issues related to inspected parts and subsystems.
• Review and provide feedback on inspection sheets/control plans.
• Maintain quarantine and scrapping procedures.
• Ensure inspection tools/equipment are calibrated and maintained.
• Monitor environments to ensure safety/quality compliance.
• Contribute to continuous process improvements.

Conocimientos

Electronics knowledge

Quality inspection

Reading schematics

Measurement tools

PCBA awareness

English proficiency

Educación

Degree or diploma in Electronics/Quality Control/Manufacturing

Herramientas

Microscopes

Calipers

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Descripción del empleo

• Reports to: Manager, Stock & Logistics Management
• Employment type: Permanent
• Workplace model: Office
• Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required)

Why This Role Matters

This role is responsible for performing, visual, and mechanical inspections and quality checks to ensure that all hardware used in ICEYE satellite missions meets defined quality standards throughout the product lifecycle.

The Quality Control Technician supports the implementation of inspection plans by conducting inspections during receiving, ensuring that all components and subsystems conform to requirements prior to shipment.

The role is embedded within the production and AIT environment, working closely with Production, AIT Engineering, Mission Assurance, and Supply Chain teams to identify defects early, prevent quality escapes, and maintain compliance with space-grade standards.

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

• Conduct visual, electrical, and basic mechanical inspections and quality checks during receiving operations on electronic parts, mechanical parts, commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) items, and subsystems in accordance with inspection sheets and/or control plans
• Update material status in the ERP/MES system in accordance with inspection results;
• Report non-conformances (NCs), support root cause analysis (RCA) activities, and contribute to the implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) across production and the supply chain;
• Prepare timely and accurate reports on outstanding issues related to inspected parts and subsystems;
• Review and provide feedback on inspection sheets and/or control plans;
• Maintain and follow quarantine and scrapping procedures;
• Ensure inspection tools and equipment are properly calibrated and maintained;
• Monitor inspection, logistics, production, storage, and laboratory environments to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards;
• Contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives within the company.

What we’re looking for

• Degree or diploma in Electronics, Quality Control, Manufacturing, or related field
• Minimum 2 years of experience in quality control roles within aerospace, defense, or high-reliability manufacturing environments. Hands-on experience inspecting mechanical parts.
• Use of inspection tools (e.g., Microscopes, calipers, multimeters, oscilloscopes)
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, technical drawings, and Gerber files
• Awareness of PCBA and assembly processes
• Knowledge of measurement principles and calibration requirements
• Conversational level of spoken and written English

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of IPC standards:
  • IPC-A-600
  • IPC-A-610
  • IPC-7711/7721
  • J-STD-001
  • IPC/WHMA-A-620
• Experience with ERP systems in production environments
• Exposure to AIT environments or satellite hardware

Application Process

• Talent Acquisition Interview
• Hiring Manager General Interview
• Technical Interview, including a Technical Challenge
• Peer & Culture Interview
• VP Interview

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.

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.

Base salary range for this position is dependant on experience, and will be negotiated individually.

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—we’ll do our best to help.