Senior Satellite Integration Lead (Espoo, On-site)

ICEYE Oy; Espoo; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ICEYE is seeking a Satellite Integration Specialist in Espoo, Finland. You will act as the technical lead for the Satellite Integration discipline, guiding harness routing, MLI installation, and mechanical subassemblies on the production floor.

The role requires hands-on leadership in a high-precision assembly environment and collaboration with AIT, Engineering, and Quality teams. You will drive continuous improvement, mentor technicians, and support new design introductions while maintaining

Qualifications

• Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent tech field.
• 5+ years in spacecraft or complex hardware integration.
• Experience with harness installation, MLI, and subsystem workflows.
• Knowledge of aerospace manufacturing standards (ECSS, IPC, ISO) and cleanroom operations.
• Ability to lead technically and guide production teams.
• Strong problem-solving and corrective-action skills.
• Ability to interpret and improve engineering drawings and work instructions.
• Hands-on, detail-oriented with ownership of quality outcomes.
• Experience with Lean/6S and process optimization.
• Excellent cross-functional communication with AIT, Engineering, and Quality.
• Must be on-site full-time in a production environment.

Responsibilities

• Act as technical lead for Satellite Integration discipline on the production line.
• Oversee hands-on satellite integration including harness routing and MLI installation.
• Support introduction and validation of new designs, components, or processes.
• Ensure quality, reliability, and repeatability of integration work.
• Serve as point of contact for AIT engineers on integration topics.
• Collaborate with AIT, Engineering, and Quality to improve processes and tooling.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality and efficiency.
• Mentor technicians to uphold technical standards and process discipline.
• Contribute to root cause analysis and preventive actions for non-conformances.
• Maintain a safe, organized Lean/6S compliant workspace.

Skills

Aerospace engineering

Spacecraft integration

Harness installation

ECSS/IPC/ISO standards

Lean / 6S

Technical leadership

On-site operations

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or higher in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

MES systems

CAD software

Job description

ICEYE is seeking a Satellite Integration Specialist in Espoo, Finland. You will act as the technical lead for the Satellite Integration discipline, guiding harness routing, MLI installation, and mechanical subassemblies on the production floor.

The role requires hands-on leadership in a high-precision assembly environment and collaboration with AIT, Engineering, and Quality teams. You will drive continuous improvement, mentor technicians, and support new design introductions while maintaining