Harness Manufacturing Technician

ROLE HIGHLIGHTS: - Harness Manufacturing Technician - Location: Espoo, Finland - Department: Spacecraft Hardware - Reports to: R&D Satellite Build & Lab Maintenance Team Lead - Employment type: Permanent - Workplace model: Office - Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO) WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS: The Harness Manufacturing Technician role is critical to the success of both our ground testing infrastructure and next-generation satellites. By manufacturing high-quality harnesses and evaluating the manufacturability of new cable designs, this role helps ensure reliability, efficiency, and continuous improvement throughout the product development cycle. Cables are the vital interfaces that connect every subsystem, enabling communication, power distribution, and seamless operation across the satellite. As the threads that bring complex systems to life, every harness built contributes directly to mission success. WHO WE ARE ICEYE is the world leader in sovereign intelligence from space. We deliver persistent monitoring capabilities to detect and respond to changes in any location on Earth. ICEYE owns the world's largest and most advanced SAR (synthetic aperture radar) satellite constellation. To our customers we provide intelligence with unmatched quality, latency and revisit times, in any weather, day or night. To governments who choose to operate their own constellation we provide this proven capability as a sovereign system. ICEYE-built constellations serve customers in defence and intelligence, environmental monitoring, insurance and emergency management. We enable fast decisions that contribute to a safer future. Founded and headquartered in Finland, ICEYE operates globally with over 1000 employees across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific.   YOUR DAY-TO-DAY RESPONSIBILITIES - Harness manufacturing for testing setups or satellites - Evaluate manufacturability of harness designs and provide feedback to designers - Assemble and install wiring harnesses and cable assemblies for satellite systems according to drawings and work instructions. - Handle wires, connectors, shielding, and protective coverings with precision and care. - Prepare and maintain documentation, traveler sheets, and quality records. - Assist in troubleshooting and rework of harness assemblies under supervision. - Perform inspections, continuity checks, and basic electrical tests on harness assemblies. - Train new joiners and colleagues in harness manufacturing - Follow cleanroom and ESD handling procedures. - Apply workmanship and quality standards (especially IPC/WHMA-A-620). WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR Must haves: - Bachelor degree - +2 years Hands-on manufacturing experience with electronics assembling and harnesses manufacturing - Experience in soldering - Familiarity with crimping, soldering, wire stripping, lacing, and connector assembly. - Ability to read and interpret assembly drawings, wiring tables, and work instructions. - Basic knowledge of workmanship standards such as IPC/WHMA-A-620 - Fluency in English - A positive attitude and a desire to learn new things Nice to haves: - Previous experience in space, aerospace, or defense harness assembly. - Familiarity with coaxial or shielded cable assembly. - Exposure to harness testing tools (continuity testers, pull test machines). - Experience in Jira Software - IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification (CIS or CIT). APPLICATION PROCESS - Recruiter screening - Hiring manager interview - Practical on-site technical evaluation - Domain manager / Director 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) 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 http://iceye.com.