AIT Technician

Job description

- Role: AIT Technician - Location: Espoo, Finland - Department: Spacecraft Hardware - Reports to: RnD Satellite Build and Lab Maintenance Team Lead - Employment type: Permanent - Workplace model: Hybrid - Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO) WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS: As an AIT Technician, you’ll help build, inspect, integrate, and test the satellite systems that power ICEYE’s world-leading SAR constellation. Your work will directly contribute to delivering reliable Earth Observation capabilities that support governments, commercial customers, and mission-critical decision-making around the globe. 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 - Inspect, rework, and verify PCBAs and electronic assemblies - Inspect and verify third-party subsystems and components - Assemble electromechanical satellite subsystems and harnesses - Perform inspection, assembly, verification, and testing activities for satellite subsystems - Build and maintain laboratory and satellite test setups - Support integration and testing activities on engineering model satellites - Raise non-conformance reports and support root cause analysis activities - Ensure proper documentation, traceability, and quality compliance across all activities - Collaborate closely with engineering, production, and quality teams to support satellite delivery milestones WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR MUST HAVES: - Vocational or technical qualification in electronics, electrical, mechanical assembly, or equivalent hands-on training - Experience assembling, inspecting, or verifying electronic or electromechanical components - Hands-on mindset with strong attention to detail and quality - Experience using electronic and RF lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, RF signal generators, and thermal chambers - Ability to read and follow technical documentation, procedures, and work instructions - Comfortable using Jira and Confluence or similar documentation and workflow tools - Strong communication skills in English, both written and spoken - Positive attitude, eagerness to learn, and ability to work effectively in a multicultural team environment NICE TO HAVES: - Familiarity with IPC standards such as IPC-A-610, IPC J-STD-001, IPC-7711/7721, or IPC/WHMA-A-620 - Experience working with ESA ECSS, NASA, or military quality standards - Awareness of 6S standards and lab organization best practices - Experience working in an R&D or aerospace laboratory environment - Familiarity with mechanical lab tools, precision measurement tools, or 3D printers - Hot work permit certification - Commitment to continuous improvement and process development APPLICATION PROCESS - Recruiter screening call - Hiring Manager interview - Technical task - Team interview - 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. - A job that matters in a dynamic Earth Observation environment with a scale-up approach - An independent role with a supportive and diverse work environment - Occupational healthcare, occupational, and accident insurance - A yearly benefit budget to spend as you wish (i.e. sport, transport, bike benefit, wellness, lunch, etc.) - Phone subscription with iPhone of choice - Relocation support including flight tickets, accommodation, and relocation agency support - Time for self-development, research, training, conferences, or certification schemes - Inspiring and collaborative office spaces with dedicated silent workspaces - A wide variety of coffee, tea, snacks, and sweets to accompany your daily space mission 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 and we will 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.c