Optical AIT Engineer

The role

You will support the assembly, integration, and testing of satellite systems and optical payloads. This hands-on role involves working with flight hardware in cleanroom conditions to bring satellite systems from design into production.

What you will do

• Execute assembly, integration, and testing of satellite subsystems and optical payloads
• Perform optical alignment and integration activities using precision equipment
• Conduct hands-on inspection, assembly, and verification of satellite hardware in cleanroom environments
• Support integration of externally supplied optical payloads into the satellite system
• Identify, contain, and drive root cause analysis of non-conformances
• Define and execute test and verification activities
• Support optical and system-level performance validation
• Define, develop, and maintain process plans, procedures, and technical documentation
• Contribute to AIT process definition and improvement
• Interface with optical, mechanical, and electrical engineering teams

Required qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in integration, testing, or production of complex hardware systems
• Relevant experience in optical systems, optomechanics, physics, or other high-precision hardware
• Hands-on experience with optical systems integration and alignment (focus, tilt, centering, boresight)
• Experience working with optical payloads or Earth Observation systems
• Familiarity with optical metrology tools (e.g. interferometers, collimators, optical benches, MTF setups)
• Good system-level understanding across multiple disciplines (optical, mechanical, electrical)
• Experience working with precision hardware in cleanroom environments
• Experience working in structured production environments (e.g. MES or similar systems)
• Strong troubleshooting skills with structured root cause analysis
• Ability to analyze and interpret test data to support integration and validation activities
• Experience developing or working with process plans and technical documentation
• Strong written and spoken English communication skills

Nice to have

• Experience supporting environmental testing (e.g. thermal vacuum, vibration)
• Experience working with external suppliers or partners
• Experience supporting systems from prototype through production ramp-up
• Experience working in lean manufacturing or continuous improvement environments

Before you apply

• Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required)
• Technical Interview includes a Technical Challenge

About the company

ICEYE is the world leader in sovereign intelligence from space, delivering persistent monitoring capabilities via the world's largest and most advanced SAR satellite constellation.