Senior Technician (Integration, Mechanical & Thermal)

The role

You will carry out complex assembly, integration and testing work on satellite mechanical and thermal parts in Valencia. You will troubleshoot build issues on the production floor and mentor junior technicians.

What you will do

• Perform advanced assembly and integration, including critical torque and bonding operations, subsystem integration and complex test setups
• Lead identification and resolution of build and process issues with Specialists, AIT Engineering and Quality, including root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Review work instructions, travelers and checklists and give feedback for revision; start improvement projects in safety, reliability, tooling and efficiency
• Coach and train junior and standard technicians on the job and share best practices across the team
• Support Production Line Owners and Team Leaders by preparing test environments, verifying configurations and giving technical input in line meetings
• Keep a clean, organised, audit-ready work area that meets ESD, safety and cleanliness standards

Required qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related technical discipline, or equivalent hands-on experience
• 3+ years of practical experience in mechanical assembly or integration, ideally in aerospace or another high-reliability environment
• Strong understanding of structural assembly techniques, including torqueing, alignment and thermal hardware application (panels, structures, deployables, pads, pastes, tapes)
• Familiarity with aerospace standards (ECSS, IPC, ISO) and cleanroom practices
• Ability to interpret engineering documentation and turn it into practical work instructions
• Strong attention to detail, structured problem-solving and clear communication on the production floor

Nice to have

• Experience with satellite mechanical subsystems and thermal hardware integration
• Exposure to environmental test campaigns (vibration, thermal vacuum)
• Experience supporting design-for-manufacturing (DfM) initiatives
• Familiarity with ERP or MES systems in a production environment
• Knowledge of deployable mechanisms

Benefits

• Benefits designed to support health and wellbeing, at work and beyond; offerings vary by location and Talent Acquisition will confirm what applies
• Continuous professional development and training opportunities

Before you apply

• Employment is subject to applicable security screening, including SUPO where required
• Hiring process: Talent Acquisition interview, Hiring Manager interview, Technical interview with a Technical Challenge, and Final interview

About the company

ICEYE is a world leader in sovereign intelligence from space, operating the largest SAR satellite constellation. It was founded and is headquartered in Finland and has over 1000 employees across several regions.