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The Assembly Production Team Lead builds and leads a small team to establish the production line for ICEYE’s satellite power systems. This hands-on technical leadership role combines deep expertise in power electronics assembly with direct contribution to production, shaping systems that fly in space while growing a high-performing team.
Job Responsibility:
Lead the inspection, assembly and verification of SAR satellite power subsystems including electronic boards, solar panels and batteries
Lead and coordinate the daily activities of the production team, ensuring high-quality and on-time delivery of satellite mechanical assemblies
Maintain testing and validation procedures for the inspection, verification, assembly and testing of power systems
Develop, review, and improve work instructions, assembly procedures, tooling, and jigs for subsystem verification operations together with the AIT engineering and production engineering team
Train and mentor production technicians in mechanical best practices, ensuring compliance with quality standards and IPC/ECSS guidelines
Collaborate closely with Engineering, AIT, and Quality teams to resolve integration challenges and drive design-for-manufacturing improvements
Lead the implementation and upkeep of Lean manufacturing and 6S practices across production areas you are responsible for
Monitor build progress and escalate blockers early, ensuring smooth coordination with planning and supply chain
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase assembly efficiency, reduce rework, and strengthen process control
Support root cause analysis and non-conformance resolution for power-related issues during integration and testing
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field
5+ years of experience in aerospace or high-reliability electronics assembly environments
Knowledge of satellite systems
Proven experience leading a production team
Familiarity with quality standards
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, scaling production environment with tight deadlines
Hands-on mindset — must be willing to go on the floor, solve problems, and support technicians directly
Strong understanding of power systems including PCBAs and batteries
Excellent communication skills and ability to coordinate across functions (Production, Engineering, QA, Planning)
Strong process ownership and commitment to continuous improvement
Experience with root cause analysis and non-conformance handling
Strong communication skills in English (written & spoken)
What we offer:
A job that matters in a dynamic Defence Technology and Earth Observation environment with a scale-up approach
An independent role with a supportive and diverse work environment
Time for self-development, research, training, conferences, or certification schemes