AIT Engineer

Responsibilities

• Execute hands-on satellite assembly, integration, and testing (AIT) activities.
• Act as the technical point of contact for subsystem integration to ensure manufacturability and configuration consistency.
• Support production readiness and design reviews (PRR, CDR) to ensure seamless transition into production.
• Perform and guide system-level verification and validation, including functional, environmental, and EMC test campaigns.
• Troubleshoot and resolve integration issues by coordinating with design and QA teams.
• Contribute to AIT documentation, including test procedures, integration plans, and checklists.
• Drive continuous improvement in integration methods, test efficiency, and build reliability.
• Mentor local engineers and technicians to foster a culture of quality and accountability.

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in the development, integration, testing, or production of satellite systems.
• Multidisciplinary engineering expertise in at least one area: mechanical, electronics, RF, or software.
• System-level understanding of complex satellite architectures and integration processes.
• Proven track record of enabling Design-for-Manufacturing (DFM) and Design-for-Testability (DFT).
• Strong problem-solving skills with experience in root cause analysis.
• Fluency in English (both written and spoken).
• Ability to work on-site at the Valencia production facility.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with production ramp-up and configuration management in high-reliability hardware industries.
• A systems engineering mindset with the ability to anticipate integration risks across interfaces.
• Experience in the space industry or similar complex hardware environments.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic Defense Technology and Earth Observation environment.
• Independent role within a supportive and diverse global team.
• Dedicated time for self-development, research, training, and certifications.
• Health insurance.
• Creative, inspiring, and collaborative office environment.

About the Company

ICEYE delivers space-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities to governments and allied nations. Using world-leading synthetic aperture radar (SAR) technology, ICEYE provides high-resolution imagery and data to detect and respond to critical changes anywhere on Earth, regardless of weather or light conditions.