Manufacturing Technician, Unmanned Aircraft (Fabrication and Integration)
4 days ago
Valencia
Role highlights Para ser considerado para una entrevista, por favor, asegúrese de que su solicitud se ajusta plenamente a las especificaciones del puesto que se encuentran a continuación. • Manufacturing Technician, Unmanned Aircraft (Fabrication and Integration), • Location: Valencia, Spain, • Department: HAPS, • Reports to: Head of Manufacturing, • Employment type: Permanent, • Workplace model: Hybrid (3 days per week in office), • Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required) Why this role matters As Manufacturing Technician on the HAPS team, you will be hands‑on at the heart of building something genuinely unprecedented — a stratospheric, unmanned electric aircraft that will set a new mark in aviation history. Your work spans the full breadth of assembly and integration: fabricating lightweight carbon fibre composite structures, building cable harnesses and high‑density battery packs, integrating avionic subsystems, and running end‑to‑end ground tests to verify that every system is ready to fly. Beyond the build itself, you will play an active role in developing and refining the assembly and testing processes that will carry this programme from early prototypes into a mature, repeatable production flow — working closely with engineers to transition new designs from drawing board to reality. 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 • Assembly of large, but very lightweight unmanned aircraft, • Fabrication of lightweight aircraft structures/components and building CFRP composite parts, • Development of new assembly, integration and testing processes, and tools for an ultra‑light UAV, • Manufacturing of electronics assemblies and sub‑level components (such as cable harness manufacturing and battery manufacturing of state‑of‑the‑art high power density batteries), • Transitioning new designs from engineering to manufacturing What we’re looking for Must haves: • 2+ years of relevant experience as an electrical/electromechanical/electronic technician with a hands‑on approach, • Experience with mechanical prototyping (3D printing, using basic mechanical workshop equipment), • Basic knowledge of CAD tools, • Good command of the English language, both oral and written Nice to haves: • Hands‑on experience in aircraft, robot, race car or similar system prototyping & manufacturing, • Good systems and physics understanding, • Experience with composites, • Experience working with electronic equipment (prototype boards, harness, test setups), • Development of process improvements and setups to improve cycle times, repeatability, and maturity, • Proactive, can‑do attitude, • Curiosity and passion about technology Application Process • TA Partner Screen Call, • Hiring Manager Interview, • Technical Interview, • Values & Fit Interview, • SVP of Engineering Interview 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) • 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 and we will do our best to help. xcskxlj Apply now to start your ICEYE journey and help us continue to make the impossible possible together. 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