Satellite Production Technician, Integration, Mechanical & Thermal

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Role highlights: Title: Satellite Production 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 Satellite Production Technician, Integration, Mechanical & Thermal, you play a vital role in ensuring ICEYE's satellites are built to fly. You will execute assigned assembly, integration, and testing tasks with high precision and reliability, following established procedures and work instructions. Working under the guidance of Senior Technicians and Production Line Owners, you will ensure process consistency and report technical observations. You are responsible for the quality of your individual work, ensuring all mechanical and thermal assemblies meet ICEYE's standards for flight readiness. Who We Are ICEYE is the world leader in sovereign intelligence from space. We deliver persistent monitoring capabilities to detect and respond to changes in any location on Earth. ICEYE owns the world's largest and most advanced SAR (synthetic aperture radar) satellite constellation. To our customers we provide intelligence with unmatched quality, latency and revisit times, in any weather, day or night. To governments who choose to operate their own constellation we provide this proven capability as a sovereign system. ICEYE-built constellations serve customers in defence and intelligence, environmental monitoring, insurance and emergency management. We enable fast decisions that contribute to a safer future. Founded and headquartered in Finland, ICEYE operates globally with over 1000 employees across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. Your day-to-day responsibilities - Perform assembly and integration activities according to standard operating procedures, including torqueing, bonding, and basic subsystem setups. - Identify and report build or process deviations immediately. Support root cause analysis by providing accurate observations to the technical leadership team. - Work effectively within the production team, supporting colleagues and participating in shift handovers and technical briefings. - Strictly follow work instructions, travelers, and checklists. Ensure all documentation is completed accurately and in real-time. - Support Production Line Owners and Team Leaders by preparing test environments, verifying configurations, and providing technical insight during line meetings. - Maintain a clean, organized, 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 - 1-2 years of practical experience in mechanical assembly, integration, or high-precision technical work - Solid 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 - Strong attention to detail and a proven ability to follow strict technical procedures and documentation requirements - Comfortable working on-site full-time in a fast-paced, dynamic production environment 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 Application Process - Talent Acquisition Interview - Hiring Manager General Interview - Technical Interview, including a Technical Challenge - Final Interview 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, an