Satellite Production Technician
Posted 24 Aug 2026
Advertised as “Satellite Production Technician, Harness”
BranchFactor Summary
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Expected experience
- 1–2 yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- On-Site
- Contract
- Full-time
No salary listed for this role.
Field of studyAerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics
Study levelCertificate or higher
CertificationsIPC/WHMA-A-620, IPC J-STD-001
Role highlights:
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Title: Satellite Production Technician, Harness
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Department: Space Systems
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Location: Valencia, Spain
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Reports to: Engineering Manager, Space Systems
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Type of Contract: Permanent
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Working model: On-site
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Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required)
Why this role matters:
As a Production Technician, Harness, you build the electrical backbone of ICEYE's satellites. Every subsystem on the spacecraft, from power to command and data handling, depends on harnesses being manufactured, routed, and verified correctly. You will execute assigned harness manufacturing, installation, and verification tasks with high precision, following established procedures and work instructions. Working under the guidance of Senior Technicians and Production Line Owners, you are responsible for the quality of your individual work and for making sure every harness leaving Valencia is ready to fly.
Who We Are:
ICEYE 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 responsibilities:
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Manufacture satellite wiring harnesses and cable assemblies from wire tables and drawings, including cutting, stripping, crimping, soldering, shielding, lacing, and protective coverings
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Install, route, and secure harnesses onto satellite assemblies alongside the integration team, respecting bend radii, strain relief, and routing standards
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Verify your work through continuity, insulation resistance, pin retention, and visual inspection against defined acceptance criteria