Satellite Electronics Production Team Lead

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Role Highlights - Title: Satellite Electronics Production Team Lead - Location: Valencia, Spain - Department: Global Manufacturing Organization - Reports to: Maite Manager - Type of Contract: Permanent - Working model: On-site - Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO) Why this role matters: We are looking for a Satellite Electronics Team Lead to own the production of the electronic units at the heart of our spacecraft — the avionics and power electronics that make every satellite work. You will lead a team of engineers and technicians responsible for assembling, inspecting, and testing ICEYE's onboard electronics, including the batteries and the power control modules. Your team owns these boards from incoming component verification through assembly, conformal coating, inspection, and functional and electrical test — delivering flight-quality units to satellite integration. This is a hands-on leadership role at the core of our production. You'll spend time on the floor with your team, solving problems, improving processes, and delivering satellites at scale. We are rapidly scaling our production operations and require a leader who can build the systems and processes necessary to support this significant growth. You will be the person making sure everything fits, connects, holds together, and survives the launch and space environment. 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 operates internationally with offices in Finland, Poland, Spain, Japan, the UAE, Greece, and the US. The company has more than 900 employees, inspired by the shared vision of improving life on Earth by becoming the global source of truth in Earth Observation. Outcomes: (deliverables/responsibilities) LEADING ELECTRONICS PRODUCTION - Own the day-to-day assembly, inspection, and test of ICEYE's satellite electronics - Deliver the unit set reliably and on time - Guide your team through PCBA assembly, soldering, staking/bonding, conformal coating, and rework to IPC/ECSS workmanship standards - Be hands-on: support troubleshooting, unblock issues, and keep momentum DRIVING QUALITY, WORKMANSHIP & TRACEABILITY - Own incoming verification of electronic components and boards - Ensure functional and electrical testing of each unit before release to integration - Maintain ESD control, configuration control, build discipline, and full traceability - Ensure active team participation in root cause analysis (led by AIT Engineering) by identifying key non-conformances, ensuring critical issues are communicated, and driving the resolution of the most impactful non-conformances for the production line. BUILDING SCALABLE, REPEATABLE PROCESSES - Improve and standardize assembly and test work instructions, test procedures, and checklists - Turn unclear or incomplete instructions into clear, usable processes; reduce tribal knowledge - Define and improve tooling, test benches, and fixtures with AIT and Production Engineering - Drive throughput and yield while protecting quality LEADING & DEVELOPING THE TEAM - Lead, coach, and grow a team of electronics engineers and technicians - Build a culture of ownership, accountability, and pride in workmanship - Develop the right competence across assembly, inspection, and electrical/functional test WORKING ACROSS TEAMS - Act as the bridge between production and AIT engineering - Ensure your team has clear, actionable engineering inputs - Push for fast, practical decisions when things are unclear or blocking - Collaborate with Quality, Planning, Mission Management, and the other two production teams (Electronics; RF, Systems & Software) SCALING FOR GROWTH - Prepare electronics production for higher volumes - Improve planning, predictability, and throughput - Define and track KPIs; drive initiatives to reduce integration and test time - Utilize Value Stream Mapping (VSM) to identify bottlenecks and optimize the end-to-end production flow. Application Process - Talent Acquisition Interview - Hiring Manager General Interview - Technical Interview, including a Technical Challenge - Hiring Team Interview - VP Interview REQUIREMENTS WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR MUST HAVES: - Experience leading electronics production / PCBA teams in a hands-on environment - Strong understanding of electronics assembly and test — SMT/through-hole, soldering, conformal coating, staking, rework - Familiarity with IPC (e.g., IPC-A-610, J-STD-001) and/or ECSS workmanship standards for high-reliability electronics - Experience with functional and electrical testing of electronic units (and reading schematics, assembly drawings, and test procedures) - A hands-on mindset — comfortable at the bench and close to the team - Experience improving processes, not just running them - Strong ESD, traceability, and configuration-control discipline - Familiarity with production environments and scaling operations - Strong communication across engineers, technicians, and stakeholders NICE TO HAVES: In addition to the requirements above, we evaluate candidates on these key qualities throughout the hiring process: - Intellectual Firepower: Rapidly comprehends, structures and synthesizes complex information, draws accurate conclusions, and communicates them with clarity. - Passion & Work Ethic: Brings sustained motivation, resilience, and high personal standards to every challenge. - Team Player: Works collaboratively across teams, contributing to shared success, and engaging in constructive debate. - Integrity & Growth Mindset: Operates with transparency and humility, learns from setbacks, and actively seeks opportunities to grow. BENEFITS WHAT WE OFFER AT ICEYE At ICEYE, you will join a diverse and highly engaged team united by the ambition to make the impossible possible. We know that we will succeed only through exceptional people in our team — which is why your growth, wellbeing, and success are a priority. As a global scale-up, we combine speed and ambition with the opportunity to take real ownership from day one. You will benefit from continuous professional development, training opportunities, and a ICEYE is a place where your contributions have a visible impact, and where we celebrate success together. OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION At ICEYE, we believe that diversity isn't just a buzzword – it's our greatest asset. We're committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every voice is not only heard but celebrated. We know that diverse perspectives breed innovation and creativity, which is why we actively seek out individuals from all walks of life, backgrounds, and experiences. Whatever your background, we want you to bring your authentic self to the table. Join us and be part of a team where differences are not only embraced but cherished, because together, we're stronger. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those who may need workplace adjustments. If you require any specific accommodations or assistance during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know. 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 .