Satellite Production Avionics, Team Lead

Role highlights:

• Team Lead, Avionics Production
• Location: Espoo, Finland
• Department: Global Manufacturing Organisation
• Reports to: Director of Manufacturing & AIT, Finland
• Employment type: Permanent
• Workplace model: Office
• Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required)
  

Why this role matters:

ICEYE is seeking a Avionics Production Team Lead to take ownership of all electronics-related activities across the satellite production lifecycle—from incoming PCBA verification to full satellite-level avionics testing. This is a critical, hands-on leadership role at the core of ICEYE’s spacecraft manufacturing operations. You will lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for electrical subsystem assembly, functional testing, and inspection—ensuring that every electronic element of the spacecraft meets our rigorous quality and reliability standards.

Your team will start with verification of PCBAs and component readiness, proceed through subsystem assembly and validation, and ultimately lead most of the full avionics testing at satellite level. You will be responsible for team execution, robust process development, and ensuring full traceability and compliance with aerospace standards. Working closely with AIT, Engineering, and Quality teams, you will resolve integration issues, maintain smooth production flow, and drive continuous improvement in electronic manufacturing practices. As satellite production scales, you will play a key role in building and maturing a high-performing, quality-driven electronics production team.

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

• Lead and coordinate the daily activities of the electronics production team, ensuring high-quality and on-time delivery of assemblies and tests
• Oversee the verification of incoming PCBAs and ensure readiness of electronic components for integration
• Supervise electrical subsystem assembly processes, including harness installation, interface checks, and component integration
• Own the planning, execution, and reporting of subsystem-level functional tests and inspections
• Lead avionics testing at the satellite level, ensuring all onboard electronics perform reliably in end-to-end configurations—executed together with your team and in close collaboration with others in a matrix structure
• Ensure test benches, tools, and setups are maintained, functional, and compliant with safety and quality standards
• Develop and maintain work instructions, test procedures, and checklists in collaboration with AIT Engineering and Quality teams
• Train and mentor technicians on best practices in electronics assembly, handling, ESD protection, and fault diagnostics
• Drive process improvements to increase throughput, reduce rework, and enhance traceability and documentation
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Production Engineering, and AIT Engineering teams to support troubleshooting and root cause analysis during integration
• Ensure compliance with relevant aerospace and electronics quality standards (IPC, ECSS, etc.)
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment in alignment with Lean and 6S practices
• Monitor build progress, proactively identify blockers, and work with planning and supply chain teams to resolve issues
• Support production ramp-up as ICEYE scales its satellite output, contributing to the growth and development of a high-performing team

Requirements

What we’re looking for

Must haves:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Electrical, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in electronics production, integration, or testing—preferably in aerospace or other high-reliability environments
• Proven track record of leading technical teams in a production or test environment
• Experience in functional and system-level testing of Complex systems
• Experience working with test benches, tooling, and production documentation
• Experience in root cause analysis, diagnostics, and fault isolation of electronic systems
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills—especially with Engineering, AIT, and Quality teams
• Strong mindset of ownership, quality, structure, and continuous improvement
• Exposure to Lean manufacturing, 6S, or similar process improvement methodologies
• Structured and quality-driven, but thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced production environment
• Comfortable working across disciplines and adapting to changing priorities
• Strong team builder, people mentor, and hands-on leader—leads by example

• Pragmatic and solution-oriented, with a willingness to improve processes, not just follow them

Nice To Haves:

• Background in NewSpace, satellite production, or high-volume aerospace integration
• Experience in writing and optimizing assembly and test procedures
• System-level understanding of satellite avionics architecture and electronics interfaces
• Familiarity with satellite avionics architecture or embedded systems
• Strong background in electronic subsystem assembly, harnessing, and ESD-safe practices

• Familiarity with relevant industry standards (IPC, ECSS, or equivalent)

Application Process

1. Talent Acquisition Interview

2. Hiring Manager Interview

3. Take home task/assignment

4. Technical Interview

5. Leadership / Team Interviews

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.