Engineering Satellite Build Lead

The role

You will own the end-to-end build, integration, testing and delivery of developmental satellites. This includes planning AIT timelines, managing the build team, and providing feedback to designers to improve build efficiency.

What you will do

• Own end-to-end build, integration, testing and delivery of the R&D satellite system
• Plan all AIT activities and the AIT timeline for R&D build
• Manage the build team and actively participate in build execution
• Own build documentation, including build records, configuration tracking and high-level build procedures
• Document lessons learned and give structured feedback to designers
• Plan and own the QM system build and its system qualification activities
• Own system-level integration and testing of FM satellites
• Define system-level test blocks and flows with technical owners
• Plan, schedule and coordinate execution of functional tests, SLC, Mock Ops and other system-level test activities

Required qualifications

• Broad, hands-on technical depth across mechanical, electronics, RF and software domains
• Proven track record planning and executing hardware build, integration and test (AIT) campaigns for complex electromechanical or electronic systems
• Strong understanding of configuration management and parts traceability
• Experience managing a build or AIT team
• Ability to plan and hold a realistic AIT schedule across build, qualification (QM) and flight (FM) units
• Systematic, first-principles approach to build and integration problems
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Ability to maintain strong interpersonal connections and a collaborative spirit

Nice to have

• Experience with SIGINT, SAR or other RF/payload satellite systems
• Prior people management experience, or clear readiness to grow into a team lead role
• Familiarity with system-level test activities such as functional tests, SLC (System Level Checks) or Mock Ops

Benefits

• Continuous professional development
• Training opportunities

Before you apply

• Employment is subject to applicable security screening
• Talent Acquisition screening
• Hiring Manager interview
• Take-home task and panel interview
• On-site technical/systems discussion

About the company

ICEYE delivers space-based intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities to governments and allied nations using synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite technology. Founded and headquartered in Finland, ICEYE operates globally with over 1000 employees.