Satellite Production Senior Technician, Integration, Mechanical & Thermal

ICEYE; California (MO); On-site; USD 45,672 - 79,926; Full time

Job summary

ICEYE in Valencia is seeking a Satellite Production Senior Technician, Integration, Mechanical & Thermal to act as a technical anchor in the Mechanical & Thermal Production team. You will independently execute complex assembly, integration, and testing with precision and sound judgment.

You will mentor junior technicians, troubleshoot frontline issues, and ensure flight-readiness standards are met while collaborating with Specialists and Production Line Owners on process improvements.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 3+ years in mechanical assembly or integration, preferably aerospace or high-reliability.
• Strong structural assembly knowledge including torqueing and thermal hardware application.
• Familiarity with aerospace standards and cleanroom practices.
• Ability to interpret engineering docs and translate to practical instructions.
• Attention to detail with clear on-floor communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced assembly and integration activities including torqueing and bonding.
• Lead root cause analysis with specialists and engineering teams to fix build issues.
• Review instructions and checklists, driving improvements in safety, reliability, tooling.
• Mentor junior technicians and share best practices on the production floor.
• Support line owners with test environments, configurations, and technical input.
• Maintain an audit-ready, clean, organized on-site workspace compliant with standards.

Skills

Mechanical Assembly

Aerospace

3+ years experience

Torqueing & bonding

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Aerospace Engineering degree

Equivalent hands-on experience

Tools

ERP or MES systems

Job description

Role highlights

• Title: Satellite Production Senior Technician, Integration, Mechanical & Thermal
• Department: Global Manufacturing Organisation
• Reports to: Head of MAITE Spain
• Location: Valencia, Spain
• Type of Contract: Permanent
• Working model: On-site
• Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required)

Why this role matters

As a Senior Production Technician, Mechanical & Thermal, you serve as a technical anchor within ICEYE's Mechanical & Thermal Production team in Valencia. You will independently execute complex assembly, integration, and testing activities that require precision, deep technical understanding, and sound judgment. Working closely with Specialists and Production Line Owners, you will lead frontline troubleshooting, ensure process stability, and elevate team capability by mentoring junior technicians, all while maintaining the high standards of flight readiness that ICEYE's satellites demand.

Your day-to-day 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

What we’re looking for

Must haves

• 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 (panels, structures, deployables, pads, pastes, tapes)
• 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 skills on the production floor

Nice to haves

• Experience with satellite mechanical subsystems and thermal hardware integration
• Exposure to environmental test campaigns (vibration, thermal vacuum)
• Experience supporting design‑for‑manufacturing (DfM) initiatives
• Familiarity with ERP or MES systems in a production environment
• Knowledge of deployable mechanisms

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.

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.