Subsystem Assembly & Verification Technician (RF & Avionics)

ICEYE; United States; On-site; USD 81,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Occupational healthcare

Annual benefit budget

Phone subscription

Professional development

Job summary

ICEYE in Espoo, Finland, is seeking an experienced electronics/ME engineer to build and verify RF and avionics subsystems for satellites. You will work in a cleanroom production line, assemble units, verify performance on the bench, and hand flight-ready subsystems to the integration line.

The role offers breadth across avionics and RF hardware, ongoing learning, and collaboration with AIT, Quality, and Integration teams. Travel across Europe is expected and proficiency in English is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelors and Masters in electronics, electrical engineering, mechatronics, or an equivalent technical field.
• 2+ years of experience in electronic or electro-mechanical assembly, integration, or hardware test.
• Proficiency with basic test equipment and reading controlled documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assembles avionics and RF subsystems according to detailed work instructions.
• Performs electrical verification using the verification toolbox and test gear.
• Cross-trains across subsystems toward independent sign-off.
• Reads schematics, wiring diagrams, and parts lists to confirm build configuration.
• Conducts peer visual inspection and documents findings.
• Identifies non-conformances and supports root-cause investigations.
• Handles connectors, coaxial assemblies, and harnesses to spec.
• Maintains full traceability with work orders and tickets.
• Delivers verified subsystems to integration line.
• Adheres to cleanroom, ESD, and FOD controls.
• Contributes to procedure improvements and continuous improvement.

Skills

Basic test equipment

Schematics literacy

ESD safety

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

English proficiency

European travel willingness

Education

Bachelors & Masters in electronics / electrical engineering / mechatronics

Tools

Multimeters

Bench power supplies

Job description

Location: Espoo, Finland (on-site)

Contract: Permanent, full-time

Team: Production Subassembly Global Manufacturing Operations

Employment type: Permanent

Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required)

About ICEYE

ICEYE is the global leader in synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite operations for Earth Observation, persistent monitoring, and natural catastrophe solutions, owning and operating the world's largest SAR constellation. Headquartered in Finland, we operate from five international locations with more than 600 employees from nearly 60 countries, inspired by the shared vision of improving life on Earth by becoming the global source of truth in Earth Observation.

Our satellites image the Earth at any time, even through cloud and darkness, giving commercial and government partners unmatched persistent monitoring capability. Teamwork, curiosity and having fun are core values at ICEYE, and they are what make the impossible possible.

About the Role

You will build and electrically verify the RF and avionics subsystems that go into every ICEYE satellite.

Working in our cleanroom production line, you take a kitted work order from the shelf, assemble the unit to controlled procedures, verify on the bench that it performs to specification, and hand a fully traceable, flight-ready subsystem to the satellite integration line.

If you enjoy breadth, want to understand how a whole satellite goes together rather than one corner of it, and like the idea of genuinely owning every unit that leaves your bench, this is the role. You will work day to day alongside AIT Engineering, Quality and the Integration team.

What You Will Do

• Assemble both avionics and RF subsystems to detailed, controlled work instructions, moving between product families as the production plan requires

• Perform electrical verification of the units you build, using our verification toolbox, bench power supplies, multimeters and unit-specific test setups

• Cross-train across the full subsystem set and progress through our competence matrix towards independent sign-off on each unit type

• Read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, assembly drawings and parts lists to confirm correct build configuration

• Carry out peer visual inspection of assemblies and share findings constructively with your colleagues

• Identify non-conformances, raise clear and well-evidenced reports, and support engineering with fault-finding and root-cause investigation

• Handle connectors, coaxial assemblies and harnesses to the required torque, mating and cleanliness standards

• Maintain full traceability by completing work orders, updating tickets, applying verification labelling and capturing photographic evidence

• Deliver verified subsystems to the integration line to support the satellite production plan

• Work consistently to cleanroom, ESD and FOD control standards

• Contribute to procedure improvements and continuous improvement initiatives

What You Will Bring

Required

• Bachelors & Masters in electronics, electrical engineering, mechatronics, or an equivalent technical field

• 2+ years of experience in electronic or electro-mechanical assembly, integration, or hardware test

• Confident use of basic test equipment such as multimeters and bench power supplies

• Ability to read, interpret and follow controlled documentation, including schematics and wiring diagrams

• Strong manual dexterity and attention to detail when handling precision, static-sensitive hardware

• Understanding of ESD-safe working practices

• Willingness to travel across Europe.

• Willingness to work across both avionics and RF hardware, and to keep learning new unit types as our satellites evolve. We do not expect you to arrive with both, but we do expect appetite for the breadth

• Proficient English, written and spoken

Nice to have

• Experience with RF hardware: coaxial connectors, cable assemblies, transmitters and receivers, or RF test equipment

• Experience working in a cleanroom or other controlled production environment

• Familiarity with IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620 or ECSS workmanship standards

• FMEA, 6S & Quality standards

• Comfort with scripted or automated test tooling and a Linux command line

• Familiarity with Jira, Confluence and an ERP/MRP system such as NetSuite

• Background in aerospace, space, defence, medical devices or other high-reliability manufacturing

What Is In It for You

• A job that matters, in a dynamic Earth Observation environment with a scale-up approach

• An independent role in a supportive and diverse work environment

• Occupational healthcare and accident insurance

• A yearly benefit budget to spend as you wish (sport, transport, bike benefit, wellness, lunch and more)

• Phone subscription with the iPhone of your choice

• Time for self-development, research, training, conferences and certification schemes

• Inspiring collaborative offices and quiet workspaces

• A wide variety of the best coffee, tea, snacks and sweets to accompany your daily space mission

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At ICEYE, diversity is more than just a value, it is our greatest strength. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where every voice is not only heard but celebrated. Diverse perspectives drive innovation and creativity, so we actively seek individuals from all backgrounds and experiences.

No matter your background, we encourage you to bring your authentic self to the team. Join us and be part of a workplace where differences are embraced and valued, because together we are stronger.

Employment is subject to applicable security screening.