Subsystem Assembly Technician

Role Highlights

• Subsystem Assembly Technician
• Location: Athens, Greece
• Department:  Global Manufacturing Organisation
• Reports to: Production Facility Manager
• Employment type: Permanent
• Workplace model: Office
• Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required)

Why this role matters:

The mission of this role is to ensure every mechanical subsystem delivered for satellite integration works exactly as intended by inspecting, assembling and validating it with clear, reliable evidence. It also exists to catch issues early, fix them at the source and keep the entire build process traceable and unblocked so spacecraft can be assembled and launched with confidence.

Who We Are

ICEYE delivers space-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities to governments and allied nations. This includes sovereign and turnkey ISR missions leveraging ICEYE’s world-leading synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite technology, as well as access to data from the world’s largest SAR satellite constellation. These capabilities enable partners to detect and respond to critical changes anywhere on Earth with unprecedented speed and accuracy – day or night and in any weather, supported by ultra high-resolution imagery and high-frequency revisits.

As a trusted partner for defense, intelligence, security, and maritime domain awareness, ICEYE’s near real-time data creates a tactical advantage for mission-critical operations. Designed for dual use, the platform also serves civil protection and commercial users for natural-catastrophe intelligence, insurance, maritime monitoring (including oil-spill detection), and finance, contributing to global security and community resilience.

ICEYE is headquartered in Finland and operates globally across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. We have more than 900 employees, united by a shared vision: improving life on Earth by becoming the global source of truth in Earth Observation.

Your day-to-day responsibilities

• Perform inspection, assembly and verification of satellite subsystems
• Ensure readiness and functionality of assigned subsystems (e.g., antennas, solar panels) through testing and validation procedures
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, AIT, and Quality teams to resolve integration challenges and drive design-for-manufacturing improvements
• Monitor subassembly production and escalate blockers early, ensuring smooth coordination with AIT and supply chain teams
• Support root cause analysis and non-conformance resolution for mechanical-related issues during integration and testing
• Ensure proper documentation and traceability for all mechanical activities in accordance with aerospace production standards

Requirements

What we’re looking for

Must haves:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field
• 1+ years of hands-on experience in aerospace or high-reliability mechanical assembly environments
• Proven experience assembling/inspecting/verifying electronic components
• Familiarity with quality standards
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, scaling production environment with tight deadlines
• Hands-on mindset — must be willing to go on the floor, solve problems, and support othertechnicians directly
• Excellent communication skills and ability to coordinate across functions (Production, Engineering, QA, Planning)
• Strong process ownership and commitment to continuous improvement
• Experience with root cause analysis and non-conformance handling

Nice To Haves:

• Strong understanding of satellite mechanical subsystems, including deployables, structures, and environmental testing (vibration, shock, thermal vacuum)
• Thorough understanding of thermal behavior and thermal interfaces, including thermal pads, thermal pastes, and other thermal dissipation hardware, is essential
• Familiarity with IPC, ECSS, or similar aerospace manufacturing and quality standards
• Experience in NewSpace or small satellite production
• Knowledge of mechanical testing standards and processes in the space industry
• Experience working with cleanroom procedures and satellite integration flows
• Familiarity with ERP or MES systems used in production environments

Application Process

• Talent Acquisition Interview
• Hiring Manager General  Interview
• Technical Interview (onsite or virtual), including a Technical Challenge
• Hiring Team Interview
• Offer Decision

Working at ICEYE

At ICEYE, you’ll join a diverse and highly engaged team united by the ambition to make the impossible possible. As a global scale-up, we combine speed and ambition with the opportunity to take real ownership from day one. Your growth, wellbeing, and success are a priority, with continuous professional development, training opportunities, and a culture where collaboration is how we win.

How We Work (Our Values)

Make the impossible possible: We set ambitious goals and stay calm under pressure. We bring grit, optimism, and ownership when things get hard, and we keep moving until we find a way.

• Be curious: Go deep, ask questions, listen carefully, and think critically. Understand the “why” behind decisions.
• See the big picture: Stay close to what’s happening across the company so you can make better decisions. Consider how your work affects others.
• Drive effective teamwork: Create psychological safety, invite different perspectives, and build inclusive teams. There are no bad questions.
• Act as one team: We win together. We match tasks to the right owner and stay agile as priorities shift.
• Have fun:  What we do matters—and it should be enjoyable. Celebrate progress, take pride in results, and share the wins.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to support your health and wellbeing, at work and beyond. We keep improving them based on employee feedback, and offerings vary by location. Talent Acquisition will confirm what applies for this role and location during the process.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We want ICEYE to be a place where people can be themselves and do great work. Different backgrounds and perspectives make us stronger, which is why we work to create an environment where people feel included, respected, and able to speak up. Whatever your background, we want you to bring your authentic self to the table.

We’re committed to fair, inclusive hiring and equal opportunity. Everyone is welcome to apply. If you need any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, tell us - we’ll do our best to help.

Apply now to start your ICEYE journey, and help us continue to make the impossible possible together. Read more about ICEYE and working with us at iceye.com.