--- title: 'Satellite Production Technician at ICEYE' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/satellite-production-technician-iceye-athens-za0dfnkp79tv' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-11-12' --- # Satellite Production Technician at ICEYE - **Company:** [ICEYE](https://feeny.ai/companies/iceye) - **Location:** Athens, Greece - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2026-11-10 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-12 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/iceye/0b59b282-5c17-439e-b5af-86e118d98cd1 ## 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 escalate 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 Must Haves - 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. 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 athttp://iceye.com/[iceye.com](http://iceye.com). ## About ICEYE ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: ICEYE builds and operates the world’s largest synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite constellation, delivering persistent, day-and-night, all-weather Earth observation data and sovereign intelligence capabilities to governments and commercial customers. - **Entity Type**: Private (raised over €1B in total funding, latest round led by a €1B funding announcement) - **Headquarters**: Espoo, Finland - **Founded**: 2014 - **Founders**: Rafal Modrzewski (CEO) and Pekka Laurila (Chief Strategy Officer) ## Core Business - **Primary industry/industries**: Space & Satellite Technology, Earth Observation, Defense & Intelligence, Insurance, Natural Disaster Response, Environmental Monitoring - **Target customers**: B2G (governments, defense, intelligence agencies), B2B (insurance companies, emergency management, environmental agencies, commercial enterprises) - **Mission or purpose statement**: “We enable fast decisions that contribute to a safer future.” ICEYE believes in unlocking the potential of SAR data to make it more accessible for governments, companies, organizations, and people. ## Products & Services - **SAR Satellite Constellation**: The world’s largest and most advanced synthetic aperture radar satellite constellation, providing imagery and data in any weather, day or night, with daily and sub-daily revisit times. - **Sovereign Intelligence Systems**: ICEYE offers governments the ability to operate their own dedicated constellation as a sovereign system, providing proven capability for defense and national security. - **Government Solutions – Flood Insights & Wildfire Insights**: Near real-time building-level impact assessments that blend SAR data with damage analysis, enabling emergency teams to quickly assess damage, deploy resources, and improve recovery outcomes. - **Natural Catastrophe Solutions for Insurance**: Building-level data enabling insurers to rapidly evaluate risks and respond effectively to floods, wildfires, and other extreme events. - **Defense & National Security Intelligence**: Actionable intelligence for strategic responses to emerging threats, empowering nations to safeguard their people and national interests. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed - **Key Metric**: Total Funding raised — over **€1 billion** (as of the latest funding round, which ICEYE describes as a €1B funding round leading a new era of sovereign intelligence from space). Additionally, ICEYE secured a **€300 million revolving credit facility** to support continued growth. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not fully detailed in provided sources, but the company has closed multiple large funding rounds and credit facilities from institutional investors. Key partners include governments in defense, intelligence, insurance, and emergency management across Finland, Poland, Spain, Germany, the UK, Australia, Japan, the UAE, Greece, and the US. - **Growth Signals**: - Over **1,000 employees** globally, from more than 45 (or 75) nationalities. - Offices across Finland, Poland, Spain, Germany, the UK, Australia, Japan, the UAE, Greece, and the US. - Appointed **Eric Jensen** as Chief Operating Officer. - ISO 27001:2022 (information security) and ISO 9001:2015 (quality management) certified. - Satellites can be launch-ready within 15–24 months, enabling rapid constellation expansion. ## Competitive Advantages - **World’s largest SAR constellation**: Unmatched scale and revisit frequency (daily/sub-daily) compared to competitors. - **All-weather, day/night capability**: SAR technology pierces through clouds, smoke, and darkness, providing reliable data regardless of conditions. - **Sovereign offering**: Unique ability to sell entire constellations as sovereign systems to governments, creating deep, long-term partnerships. - **Proven commercial traction**: Deep integration with insurance and emergency management workflows, delivering quantifiable, building-level impact assessments. - **Strong certifications**: ISO 27001:2022 and ISO 9001:2015 provide customer assurance on security and quality. - **Speed to orbit**: Small, agile satellites enable rapid deployment (15–24 months from order to launch), a key differentiator in the space industry. ## Strategic Focus - **Scaling the constellation**: Continuing to expand the SAR satellite fleet to improve revisit times and global coverage. - **Sovereign intelligence**: Growing the “constellation-as-a-service” model for governments seeking independent space-based intelligence capabilities. - **Natural catastrophe resilience**: Deepening partnerships with insurers and emergency management agencies to improve community resilience and disaster response. - **National security**: Enhancing defense and intelligence offerings for governments worldwide. - **Global expansion**: Growing regional presence and operations across Europe, Asia-Pacific, North America, and the Middle East. - **Commercial diversification**: Expanding into new verticals beyond defense and insurance, such as environmental monitoring and critical infrastructure. ## Why Work Here - **Mission-driven impact**: Employees work on challenges that matter — enabling faster disaster response, protecting communities, and strengthening national security. - **Fast-paced ownership culture**: “At ICEYE, you take ownership early. You move fast, solve hard problems, and work alongside driven experts who care deeply about impact.” — ICEYE Careers page. - **Multicultural & diverse**: Colleagues from over 45 (or 75) nationalities, creating a truly international “NewSpace” environment. - **Values-driven**: Culture built on curiosity, collaboration, acting as one, seeing the big picture, driving effective teamwork, and having fun. - **Hybrid & remote flexibility**: Many roles are hybrid (combining office time with remote work), and some are fully remote within specific countries or time zones. Exact setup depends on the role and team. - **Benefits**: - Occupational healthcare, occupational and accident insurance - Time for self-development, research, training, conferences, or certification schemes - Relocation support (flight tickets, accommodation, relocation agency) - Yearly benefit budget (sport, transport, bike, wellness, lunch, etc.) - Inspiring office spaces with silent workspaces for focus - **Growth & learning**: Opportunity to work across engineering, software, data, product, and business roles — space/aerospace background not required for many positions as long as core skills are strong. - **Recruitment process**: Transparent and structured — recruiter call, hiring manager deep-dive, technical task (for relevant roles), team collaboration conversation, leadership discussion, and offer. Relocation and visa support available for most roles. ## Sources 1. [iceye.com](https://www.iceye.com/company) — Company overview, leadership, certifications, mission 2. [iceye.com](https://www.iceye.com/careers) — Careers page, culture, benefits, values 3. [iceye.com](https://www.iceye.com/careers/recruitment) — Recruitment FAQ, hybrid/remote policy, interview process 4. 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