Senior Satellite Mechanical and Thermal Tech

ICEYE; Comunidad Valenciana; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ICEYE is seeking a Satellite Production Senior Technician, Integration, Mechanical & Thermal in Valencia, Spain. You will independently execute complex assembly, integration, and testing for flight-ready satellites, mentoring junior technicians and collaborating with line owners to maintain process stability.

Requirements include a Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering degree (or hands-on equivalent), 3+ years in high-reliability environments, and familiarity with ECSS/IPC/ISO standards and

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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 on the production floor.

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.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Aerospace environment

Torqueing

Structural assembly

Cleanroom practices

Engineering documentation

Quality collaboration

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Degree in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

MES systems

Job description

ICEYE is seeking a Satellite Production Senior Technician, Integration, Mechanical & Thermal in Valencia, Spain. You will independently execute complex assembly, integration, and testing for flight-ready satellites, mentoring junior technicians and collaborating with line owners to maintain process stability.

Requirements include a Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering degree (or hands-on equivalent), 3+ years in high-reliability environments, and familiarity with ECSS/IPC/ISO standards and