Satellite Production Senior Technician, Integration, Mechanical & Thermal

ICEYESatellite Production Senior Technician, Integration, Mechanical & Thermal LocationValenciaEmployment TypeFull timeLocation TypeOn-siteDepartmentGlobal Manufacturing OrganizationRole highlights:Title: Satellite Production Senior Technician, Integration, Mechanical & ThermalDepartment: Global Manufacturing OrganisationReports to: Head of MAITE SpainLocation: Valencia, SpainType of Contract: PermanentWorking model: On-siteEmployment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required)Why this role matters:As a Senior Production Technician, Mechanical & Thermal, you serve as a technical anchor within ICEYE's Mechanical & Thermal Production team in Valencia. You will independently execute complex assembly, integration, and testing activities that require precision, deep technical understanding, and sound judgment. Working closely with Specialists and Production Line Owners, you will lead frontline troubleshooting, ensure process stability, and elevate team capability by mentoring junior technicians, all while maintaining the high standards of flight readiness that ICEYE's satellites demand.Who We AreICEYE 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 responsibilitiesPerform advanced assembly and integration activities including critical torque and bonding operations, subsystem integration, and complex test setupsLead the identification and resolution of build and process issues, collaborating with Specialists, AIT Engineering, and Quality to perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actionsReview work instructions, travelers, and checklists for accuracy, providing actionable feedback for revision and initiating improvement projects in safety, reliability, tooling, and efficiencyAct as a coach and role model for junior and standard technicians, providing on-the-job training and transferring best practices across the teamSupport Production Line Owners and Team Leaders by preparing test environments, verifying configurations, and contributing technical insight during line meetingsMaintain a clean, organised, and audit-ready work environment compliant with ESD, safety, and cleanliness standardsWhat we’re looking forMust haves:Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent hands-on experience3+ years of practical experience in mechanical assembly or integration, ideally in aerospace or another high-reliability environmentStrong 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 practicesProven ability to interpret engineering documentation and translate it into practical work instructionsStrong attention to detail, structured problem-solving, and clear communication skills on the production floorNice to haves:Experience with satellite mechanical subsystems and thermal hardware integrationExposure to environmental test campaigns (vibration, thermal vacuum)Experience supporting design-for-manufacturing (DfM) initiativesFamiliarity with ERP or MES systems in a...