Satellite Systems Senior Technician

The role

You will bring fully integrated SAR satellites to operational readiness by owning power-on, software loading, and end-to-end systems verification. You will run automated test campaigns and diagnose issues between software, firmware, and electronics hardware.

What you will do

• Execute initial satellite power-on, firmware flashing, and subsystem communication verifications.
• Run, debug, and execute automated functional, power, and bus test scripts using Python, Shell, and Linux environments.
• Work with Git repositories to manage test code, track updates, and verify software builds.
• Operate mechanical and electrical ground support equipment (GSE).
• Troubleshoot electronic hardware, power distribution, and digital interface issues using lab instruments.
• Diagnose whether an anomaly is a test setup issue or a genuine unit fault.
• Raise non-conformance reports (NCRs) in Jira.
• Maintain detailed test logs and accurate documentation.
• Ensure configuration control on final activities.
• Assist in managing activities related to satellite launch campaigns.

Required qualifications

• University degree in Aeronautical Engineering, Space Studies, Applied Physics, Electronics, or similar, or equivalent hands-on experience in a related role.
• 4+ years of hands-on experience setting up, debugging, and running real test benches and satellite systems or interfaces.
• Proficient in a Linux environment.
• Comfortable modifying and debugging Python scripts.
• Working with Git.
• Systems thinking across avionics, power, and software.
• Experience using lab equipment such as power supplies, multimeters, and oscilloscopes.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, assembly instructions, and schematics.
• Proficient in English, both written and spoken.

Nice to have

• ICEYE-specific test frameworks, satellite bus specifics, Jira and MES flow, and launch campaign procedures.
• Space or satellite AIT (Assembly, Integration, and Testing) background.
• Experience with environmental testing (e.g. vibration/shaker rigs, thermal testing).
• Experience using Atlassian Cloud (Jira, Confluence).
• Lean & Six Sigma experience.

Before you apply

• Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required).
• Technical Interview, including 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. Founded and headquartered in Finland, ICEYE operates globally with over 1000 employees.