Satellite Production Technician, Harness

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Role highlights: - Title: Satellite Production Technician, Harness - 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 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 - Maintain a clean, organised, and audit-ready work environment compliant with ESD, safety, and cleanliness standards What we're looking for Must haves: - 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 - 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.