Senior AIT Technician – Satellite Assembly

About the role

The Senior AIT Technician builds ICEYE's satellites by performing physical assembly, integration and test operations in a cleanroom environment. This role focuses on mechanical, thermal and harness integration, ensuring that every component meets quality, workmanship and traceability standards.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare each operation from approved procedures, drawings and traveller documents, verifying that documentation matches the hardware.
• Verify hardware before use – part and serial numbers, quantity, condition, cleanliness, protections, fasteners and consumables.
• Prepare and check tools, torque equipment, mechanical ground support equipment (MGSE), lifting and handling equipment and integration stands required for the activity.
• Assemble and install satellite structures, panels, brackets, equipment, payloads, mechanisms and thermal hardware according to drawings and torque specifications.
• Integrate subsystems into the satellite, verifying fit, alignment and interfaces at each step.
• Perform handling and lifting operations with MGSE, including satellite rotation, transfer between stands and installation on test adapters.
• Route, install and connect flight harnesses and multi‑layer insulation (MLI) as required.
• Lead troubleshooting of complex assemblies and coach junior technicians.

Required profile

• Experience in mechanical, thermal and harness integration of spacecraft or similar high‑precision hardware.
• Ability to work in a cleanroom environment and follow approved procedures.
• Attention to detail and responsibility for quality, workmanship and traceability.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for environmental tests and launch campaigns.

Required skills

• Cleanroom assembly procedures
• Torque tools and specifications
• Mechanical ground support equipment (MGSE)
• Lifting and handling equipment
• Integration stands
• Satellite structural assembly
• Thermal hardware installation and multi‑layer insulation (MLI)
• Flight harness routing and connection