Satellite Production Technician, Harness

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Role highlights: - Title: Satellite Production Technician, Harness - Department: Space Systems - Location: Valencia, Spain - Reports to: Engineering Manager, Space Systems - 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 Production Technician, Harness, you build the electrical backbone of ICEYE's satellites. Every subsystem on the spacecraft, from power to command and data handling, depends on harnesses being manufactured, routed, and verified correctly. You will execute assigned harness manufacturing, installation, and verification tasks with high precision, following established procedures and work instructions. Working under the guidance of Senior Technicians and Production Line Owners, you are responsible for the quality of your individual work and for making sure every harness leaving Valencia is ready to fly. 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: - Manufacture satellite wiring harnesses and cable assemblies from wire tables and drawings, including cutting, stripping, crimping, soldering, shielding, lacing, and protective coverings - Install, route, and secure harnesses onto satellite assemblies alongside the integration team, respecting bend radii, strain relief, and routing standards - Verify your work through continuity, insulation resistance, pin retention, and visual inspection against defined acceptance criteria - Build to IPC/WHMA-A-620 workmanship standards, with training and certification provided - Strictly follow work instructions, travelers, and checklists, completing all documentation accurately and in real time - Identify and report build or process deviations immediately, raising NCRs and supporting root cause analysis with accurate technical observations - Kit, label, and identify parts correctly, maintaining full traceability throughout the build - Carry out general electronics lab tasks as needed - Maintain a clean, organised, and audit-ready work environment compliant with ESD, safety, and cleanliness standards What we're looking for: Who We Are: - Vocational qualification or degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent hands-on experience in a high-reliability environment - 1-2 years of practical experience in cable and harness assembly, electromechanical assembly, or electronic assembly and test - Excellent manual dexterity and comfort working with small components, fine wires, and connectors - Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, wire tables, schematics, and wiring diagrams - Strong attention to detail and a proven ability to follow strict technical procedures and documentation requirements - Proficient English (written and spoken) for cross-functional collaboration Nice to haves: - IPC certifications, particularly IPC/WHMA-A-620 or IPC J-STD-001 (Space Addendum) - Experience with coaxial, shielded, or high-speed cable assemblies - Broader electronics assembly experience such as PCB handling, conformal coating, or rework - Previous work in a cleanroom or under formal ESD controls - Familiarity with aerospace standards (ECSS, IPC) and configuration control - Experience with Atlassian Cloud tools (Jira, Confluence) - Spanish language skills for day-to-day collaboration on the production floor - Aerospace or space industry background - Lean and Six Sigma experience We hire for care and trainability as much as for years on a CV. If you have steady hands, good judgement, and a real interest in how spacecraft get built, we would like to hear from you even if your background is not a direct match. Application Process: 1. Talent Acquisition Interview 2. Hiring Manager General Interview 3. Technical Interview, including a Technical Challenge 4. 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 opport