Senior Satellite Mechanical & Thermal Technician

ICEYE; Valencia; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

ICEYE is hiring a Satellite Production Senior Technician, Integration, Mechanical & Thermal in Valencia, Spain. This on-site, permanent role focuses on advanced assembly, integration, and testing of satellite hardware, with leadership in troubleshooting and process improvement.

You will mentor junior technicians and collaborate with Specialists, AIT Engineering, and Quality to maintain flight-readiness standards for ICEYE’s satellites.

Qualifications

• Degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering or related hands-on experience.
• 3+ years in mechanical assembly/integration, preferably aerospace.
• Knowledge of structural assembly: torqueing, alignment, thermal hardware.
• Familiarity with ECSS, IPC, ISO; cleanroom practices.
• Ability to interpret engineering docs into actionable work instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and clear on-floor communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced assembly and integration activities including critical torque and bonding operations.
• Lead identification and resolution of build and process issues with cross-functional teams.
• Review work instructions and checklists; implement safety, reliability, and efficiency improvements.
• Coach and train junior technicians; transfer best practices.
• Support Production Line Owners by preparing test environments and configurations.
• Maintain an audit-ready, organized workspace compliant with ESD and safety standards.

Skills

3+ years mechanical assembly

Torqueing & bonding operations

Interpret engineering docs

On-floor communication

Frontline troubleshooting

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

ERP / MES systems

Job description

ICEYE is hiring a Satellite Production Senior Technician, Integration, Mechanical & Thermal in Valencia, Spain. This on-site, permanent role focuses on advanced assembly, integration, and testing of satellite hardware, with leadership in troubleshooting and process improvement.

You will mentor junior technicians and collaborate with Specialists, AIT Engineering, and Quality to maintain flight-readiness standards for ICEYE’s satellites.