Hybrid AIT Technician

at ICEYE

• Job title: AIT Technician
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Professional Certificate
• Tech skills: Assembly
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Espoo, Finland

About the role

• AIT Technician ensuring accurate assembly and testing of satellite subsystems with ICEYE's cutting-edge technology. Contributing to reliable performance through thorough verification and documentation.

Responsibilities

• The AIT Technician ensures the accurate assembly, integration, inspection, and testing of satellite subsystems, including PCBAs, harnesses, and electromechanical assemblies, to meet mission and quality requirements.
• The role supports reliable satellite performance through rigorous verification, test setup maintenance, thorough documentation, and effective non-conformance reporting and resolution.

Requirements

• Vocational/technical qualification or equivalent training in electronics, electrical, or mechanical assembly.
• Hands-on mindset.
• Skills with electronic and RF lab equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, RF signal generators, thermal chambers, etc.).
• Prior experience using Jira and Confluence.
• Strong communication skills in English (written & spoken).
• Positive attitude, eagerness to learn, and ability to thrive in a multicultural environment.
• Commitment to continuous improvement.
• Awareness of 6S standards for lab organization.
• Proven experience assembling/inspecting/verifying electronic components.
• Familiarity with workmanship and quality standards from electronics, aerospace or defense industry, like:
• - IPC-A-610 (visual acceptance)
• - IPC J-STD-001 (soldering requirements)
• - IPC-7711/7721 (rework)
• - IPC/WHMA-A-620 (Requirements and Acceptance for Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies)
• - ESA ECSS standards
• - NASA Standards
• - Military Standards
• Experience in an R&D lab.
• Familiarity with mechanical lab tools (3D printer, hand tools, precision measurement tools).

Benefits

• A job that matters in a dynamic Defence Technology and Earth Observation environment with a scale-up approach
• An independent role with a supportive and diverse work environment
• Occupational healthcare, occupational, and accident insurance
• A yearly benefit budget to spend as you wish (i.e. on sport, transport, bike benefit, wellness, lunch, etc.)
• Phone subscription with iPhone of choice
• Relocation support (i.e. flight tickets, accommodation, relocation agency support)
• Time for self-development, research, training, conferences, or certification schemes
• Inspiring and collaborating offices and silent workspaces enable you to focus
• Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion