Senior Technician (Integration, Mechanical & Thermal)

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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.   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 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   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, 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. Apply now to start your ICEYE journey, and help us continue to make the impossible possible together. Read more about ICEYE and working with us at iceye.com http://iceye.com.