Optical AIT Engineer – Precision Satellite Systems

ICEYE; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

ICEYE is seeking an AIT Engineer to support assembly, integration and testing of satellite systems, including optical payload integration into the spacecraft platform, in Warsaw, Poland. This hands-on role operates in an early-stage production environment with flight hardware in cleanroom conditions.

You will collaborate with optical, mechanical and electrical teams to ensure successful builds, perform alignment, integration, verification, and drive continuous improvement of production processes

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in integration, testing, or production of complex hardware systems, with relevant experience in optical systems, optomechanics, physics, or other high-precision hardware.
• Hands-on experience with optical systems integration and alignment (focus, tilt, centering, boresight).
• Experience working with optical payloads or Earth Observation systems.
• Familiarity with optical metrology tools (e.g. interferometers, collimators, optical benches, MTF setups).
• Good system-level understanding across multiple disciplines (optical, mechanical, electrical).
• Experience working with precision hardware in cleanroom environments.
• Experience working in structured production environments (e.g. MES or similar systems).
• Strong troubleshooting skills with structured root cause analysis.
• Ability to analyze and interpret test data to support integration and validation activities.
• Experience developing or working with process plans and technical documentation.
• Ability to work in fast-paced and evolving production environments.
• Proactive, hands-on approach to problem-solving.
• Strong written and spoken English communication skills

Responsibilities

• Execute assembly, integration, and testing (AIT) of satellite subsystems and optical payloads.
• Perform optical alignment and integration activities (focus, tilt, centering, boresight) using precision equipment.
• Conduct hands-on inspection, assembly, and verification of satellite hardware in cleanroom environments.
• Support integration of externally supplied optical payloads into the satellite system.
• Identify, contain, and drive root cause analysis of non-conformances; implement corrective actions and feedback into design and production processes.
• Define and execute test and verification activities, including integration and acceptance testing at subsystem and system level.
• Support optical and system-level performance validation.
• Define, develop, and maintain process plans, procedures, and technical documentation, supporting implementation and continuous improvement of manufacturing and integration processes.
• Contribute to AIT process definition and improvement, enabling scalable production.
• Interface with optical, mechanical, and electrical engineering teams to ensure system-level integration.
• Collaborate with external suppliers during payload integration and validation.
• Support setup of tooling, fixtures, and test setups (GSE) required for production.
• Apply system-level understanding to anticipate integration risks across subsystems and ensure successful builds.

Skills

Optical integration

Optical alignment

Cleanroom work

Root cause analysis

English communication

Production environment

Earth Observation

Job description

ICEYE is seeking an AIT Engineer to support assembly, integration and testing of satellite systems, including optical payload integration into the spacecraft platform, in Warsaw, Poland. This hands-on role operates in an early-stage production environment with flight hardware in cleanroom conditions.

You will collaborate with optical, mechanical and electrical teams to ensure successful builds, perform alignment, integration, verification, and drive continuous improvement of production processes