Satellite Electronics Production Team Lead

Role Highlights

Title: Satellite Electronics Production Team Lead

Location: Valencia, Spain

Department: Global Manufacturing Organization

Reports to: Maite Manager

Type of Contract: Permanent

Working model: On-site

Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO)

Why this role matters:

We are looking for a Satellite Electronics Team Lead to own the production of the electronic units at the heart of our spacecraft - the avionics and power electronics that make every satellite work.

You will lead a team of engineers and technicians responsible for assembling, inspecting, and testing ICEYE's onboard electronics, including the batteries and the power control modules. Your team owns these boards from incoming component verification through assembly, conformal coating, inspection, and functional and electrical test - delivering flight-quality units to satellite integration.

This is a hands-on leadership role at the core of our production. You'll spend time on the floor with your team, solving problems, improving processes, and delivering satellites at scale. We are rapidly scaling our production operations and require a leader who can build the systems and processes necessary to support this significant growth. You will be the person making sure everything fits, connects, holds together, and survives the launch and space environment.

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 operates internationally with offices in Finland, Poland, Spain, Japan, the UAE, Greece, and the US. The company has more than 900 employees, inspired by the shared vision of improving life on Earth by becoming the global source of truth in Earth Observation.

Outcomes: (deliverables/responsibilities)

Leading Electronics Production

Own the day-to-day assembly, inspection, and test of ICEYE's satellite electronics

Deliver the unit set reliably and on time

Guide your team through PCBA assembly, soldering, staking/bonding, conformal coating, and rework to IPC/ECSS workmanship standards

Be hands-on: support troubleshooting, unblock issues, and keep momentum

Driving Quality, Workmanship & Traceability

Own incoming verification of electronic components and boards

Ensure functional and electrical testing of each unit before release to integration

Maintain ESD control, configuration control, build discipline, and full traceability

Ensure active team participation in root cause analysis (led by AIT Engineering) by identifying key non-conformances, ensuring critical issues are communicated, and driving the resolution of the most impactful non-conformances for the production line.

Building Scalable, Repeatable Processes

Improve and standardize assembly and test work instructions, test procedures, and checklists

Turn unclear or incomplete instructions into clear, usable processes; reduce tribal knowledge

Define and improve tooling, test benches, and fixtures with AIT and Production Engineering

Drive throughput and yield while protecting quality

Leading & Developing the Team

Lead, coach, and grow a team of electronics engineers and technicians

Build a culture of ownership, accountability, and pride in workmanship

Develop the right competence across assembly, inspection, and electrical/functional test

Working Across Teams

Act as the bridge between production and AIT engineering

Ensure your team has clear, actionable engineering inputs

Push for fast, practical decisions when things are unclear or blocking

Collaborate with Quality, Planning, Mission Management, and the other two production teams (Electronics; RF, Systems & Software)

Scaling for Growth

Prepare electronics production for higher volumes

Improve planning, predictability, and throughput

Define and track KPIs; drive initiatives to reduce integration and test time

Utilize Value Stream Mapping (VSM) to identify bottlenecks and optimize the end-to-end production flow.

Application Process

Talent Acquisition Interview

Hiring Manager General Interview

Technical Interview, including a Technical Challenge

Hiring Team Interview

VP Interview

Requirements

What we’re looking for

Must haves:

Experience leading electronics production / PCBA teams in a hands-on environment

Strong understanding of electronics assembly and test - SMT/through-hole, soldering, conformal coating, staking, rework

Familiarity with IPC (e.g., IPC-A-610, J-STD-001) and/or ECSS workmanship standards for high-reliability electronics

Experience with functional and electrical testing of electronic units (and reading schematics, assembly drawings, and test procedures)

A hands-on mindset - comfortable at the bench and close to the team

Experience improving processes, not just running them

Strong ESD, traceability, and configuration-control discipline

Familiarity with production environments and scaling operations

Strong communication across engineers, technicians, and stakeholders

Nice to haves:

In addition to the requirements above, we evaluate candidates on these key qualities throughout the hiring process:

Intellectual Firepower: Rapidly comprehends, structures and synthesizes complex information, draws accurate conclusions, and communicates them with clarity.

Passion & Work Ethic: Brings sustained motivation, resilience, and high personal standards to every challenge.

Team Player: Works collaboratively across teams, contributing to shared success, and engaging in constructive debate.

Integrity & Growth Mindset: Operates with transparency and humility, learns from setbacks, and actively seeks opportunities to grow.

Benefits What We Offer at ICEYE

At ICEYE, you will join a diverse and highly engaged team united by the ambition to make the impossible possible. We know that we will succeed only through exceptional people in our team - which is why your growth, wellbeing, and success are a priority.

As a global scale-up, we combine speed and ambition with the opportunity to take real ownership from day one. You will benefit from continuous professional development, training opportunities, and a ICEYE is a place where your contributions have a visible impact, and where we celebrate success together.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At ICEYE, we believe that diversity isn't just a buzzword – it's our greatest asset.

We're committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every voice is not only heard but celebrated. We know that diverse perspectives breed innovation and creativity, which is why we actively seek out individuals from all walks of life, backgrounds, and experiences.

Whatever your background, we want you to bring your authentic self to the table. Join us and be part of a team where differences are not only embraced but cherished, because together, we're stronger.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those who may need workplace adjustments. If you require any specific accommodations or assistance during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know.