Satellite Production Technician

ICEYE; Ohio; On-site; USD 33,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

ICEYE’s Athens facility seeks a Satellite Production Technician to inspect, assemble, and validate electrical and mechanical subsystems for satellite integration. You will work on panel assemblies, wiring harness routing, and component integration in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment.

Join a global team focused on traceability, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, AIT, and QA to ensure reliable spacecraft build and on-time launches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in electrical/mechanical/aerospace/electronics or related field.
• 1+ years hands-on experience in electrical and/or mechanical assembly, inspection, or integration in aerospace or high-reliability environments.
• Experience with mechanical subsystems and structural assemblies (panels, brackets, EM units).
• Hands-on CFRP, sandwich structures, solar panels, or precision mechanical components experience.
• Understanding of electrical integration principles (panel-level) incl. wiring harness routing.
• Experience with connectors, grounding, shielding, and cable types; ability to read wiring diagrams.
• Familiarity with manufacturing quality standards, documentation, and traceability.
• Experience with root cause analysis and non-conformance resolution.
• Comfortable in fast-paced production with evolving priorities.
• Willingness to work on the shop floor and support cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication and collaboration with Production, Engineering, QA, and Planning.
• High ownership, attention to detail, and continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, assemble, and verify electrical and mechanical subsystems and panel assemblies.
• Assemble panels/modules; route and terminate wiring harnesses (RF, CAN, power).
• Crimp, solder, and terminate cables/connectors; perform basic electrical checks.
• Rework/repair cables, harnesses, PCB assemblies per procedures.
• Ensure subsystem readiness through testing and validation procedures.
• Integrate CFRP panels and structural components.
• Collaborate with Engineering, AIT, and QA to resolve issues.
• Track production progress and escalate blockers to maintain flow.
• Support root-cause analysis and non-conformance resolution.
• Participate in First Article Inspection and ensure traceability.
• Perform incoming inspection of components.
• Maintain aerospace manufacturing records and documentation.

Skills

Electrical assembly

Mechanical assembly

Wiring harness

CFRP composites

Quality documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electronics

Tools

ERP/MES systems

Job description

Role Highlights

• Satellite Production Technician




• Location: Athens, Greece




• Department: Global Manufacturing Organisation




• Reports to: Production Facility Manager




• Employment type: Permanent




• Workplace model: Office




• Background Security Screening applicable (SUPO)
  

Why this role matters

The mission of this role is to ensure every electrical and mechanical subsystem delivered for satellite integration works exactly as intended by inspecting, assembling, and validating it with clear, reliable evidence. It also exists to catch issues early, fix them at the source and keep the entire build process traceable and unblocked so spacecraft can be assembled and launched with confidence.

Who We Are

ICEYE delivers space-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities to governments and allied nations. This includes sovereign and turnkey ISR missions leveraging ICEYE’s world-leading synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite technology, as well as access to data from the world’s largest SAR satellite constellation. These capabilities enable partners to detect and respond to critical changes anywhere on Earth with unprecedented speed and accuracy – day or night and in any weather, supported by ultra high-resolution imagery and high-frequency revisits.

As a trusted partner for defense, intelligence, security, and maritime domain awareness, ICEYE’s near real-time data creates a tactical advantage for mission‑critical operations. Designed for dual use, the platform also serves civil protection and commercial users for natural‑catastrophe intelligence, insurance, maritime monitoring (including oil‑spill detection), and finance, contributing to global security and community resilience.

ICEYE is headquartered in Finland and operates globally across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia‑Pacific. We have more than 900 employees, united by a shared vision: improving life on Earth by becoming the global source of truth in Earth Observation.

Your day‑to‑day responsibilities

• Perform Perform inspection, assembly, and verification of electrical and mechanical subsystems and panel‑level assemblies




• Execute panel assembly, including module installation, and the fabrication, routing, termination, and lacing of wiring harnesses (RF, CAN, power, thermal sensors)




• Perform cable and connector assembly, including crimping, soldering, and RF connector termination, followed by continuity, insulation resistance, and basic electrical checks




• Carry out rework and repair of cables, harnesses, and PCB assemblies (e.g. connector replacement, component rework, conformal coating touch‑up) following approved procedures




• Ensure subsystem readiness (e.g. antennas, solar panels) through testing and validation procedures




• Integrate structural elements including CFRP panels, sandwich structures, and mechanical components




• Collaborate with Engineering, AIT, and Quality teams to resolve integration issues and improve manufacturability




• Monitor production progress and proactively elevate blockers to maintain workflow continuity




• Support root cause analysis and non‑conformance resolution




• Contribute to First Article Inspection (FAI) activities and ensure proper documentation and traceability




• Perform or support incoming inspection of mechanical and electrical components




• Maintain accurate records in line with aerospace manufacturing and quality standards

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electronics, or a related technical field




• 1+ years of hands‑on experience in electrical and/or mechanical assembly, inspection, or integration within aerospace or other high‑reliability environments




• Proven experience working with mechanical subsystems and structural assemblies (e.g. panels, brackets, electro‑mechanical units)




• Hands‑on experience with composite materials (e.g. CFRP), sandwich structures, solar panels, or precision mechanical components




• Basic understanding of electrical integration principles (panel‑level), including module installation and wiring harness routing




• Hands‑on experience with connectors, grounding, shielding, and cable types (RF, CAN, power, thermal sensors), and the ability to interpret wiring diagrams and harness drawings




• Familiarity with manufacturing quality standards, documentation, and traceability requirements




• Experience supporting root cause analysis and non‑conformance resolution




• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced production environment with evolving priorities and deadlines




• Hands‑on mindset with willingness to work on the shop floor and support cross‑functional teams directly




• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with Production, Engineering, QA, and Planning




• High level of ownership, attention to detail, and continuous improvement mindset

Nice To Haves

• Experience with satellite structures and panel integration, including CFRP panels, sandwich structures, and RANT (radar antenna) assemblies




• Hands‑on experience with full panel assembly, including fabrication, integration, and routing of RF, CAN, power, and thermal sensor cabling




• Understanding of thermal management and interfaces (e.g. thermal pads, pastes, sensor integration)




• Experience with incoming inspection of composite and machined parts




• Knowledge of environmental and mechanical testing (e.g. vibration, shock, thermal vacuum)




• Familiarity with aerospace standards such as IPC, ECSS, or similar




• Experience in NewSpace or small satellite production environments




• Experience working in cleanroom environments and satellite integration flows




• Familiarity with ERP/MES systems in manufacturing

Application Process

• Talent Acquisition Interview




• Hiring Manager General Interview




• Technical Interview (onsite or virtual), including a Technical Challenge




• Hiring Team Interview




• Offer Decision

Working at ICEYE

At ICEYE, you’ll join a diverse and highly engaged team united by the ambition to make the impossible possible. As a global scale‑up, we combine speed and ambition with the opportunity to take real ownership from day one. Your growth, wellbeing, and success are a priority, with continuous professional development, training opportunities, and a culture where collaboration is how we win.

How We Work (Our Values)

• Make the impossible possible: We set ambitious goals and stay calm under pressure. We bring grit, optimism, and ownership when things get hard, and we keep moving until we find a way.




• Be curious: Go deep, ask questions, listen carefully, and think critically. Understand the “why” behind decisions.




• See the big picture: Stay close to what’s happening across the company so you can make better decisions. Consider how your work affects others.




• Drive effective teamwork: Create psychological safety, invite different perspectives, and build inclusive teams. There are no bad questions.




• Act as one team: We win together. We match tasks to the right owner and stay agile as priorities shift.




• Have fun: What we do matters—and it should be enjoyable. Celebrate progress, take pride in results, and share the wins.

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.