Senior Fabrication and Integration Technician, Unmanned Aircraft (Composites)

ICEYE is looking for a Manufacturing, Fabrication, Assembly and Integration Technician (MAIT / AIT) to join our High Altitude Pseudosatelite (HAPS) team tasked with the development of an unmanned, stratospheric electric aircraft. 

You will be responsible for activities ranging from fabrication and assembly of composite carbon fiber parts (CFRP), metallic structures, cabling harness and battery pack integration, as well as for the installation of avionic subsystems and end-to-end ground testing of individual subsystems of the aircraft. 

The work will involve collaborating with engineering in transitioning new systems from engineering to test-builds and mature assembly and testing techniques, looking for areas of optimization and improvement. Additionally, you’ll get to participate in manufacturing assembly and infrastructure improvements, building of test jigs, and more. 

You’ll be part of a small, dedicated team facing an exciting challenge. You will get to work with a world-class team on a project that has real impact and will set a new mark in aviation history. You will get to enjoy a transparent, open, and inclusive work culture. This is the beginning of a team that’s growing fast. Thus, it offers substantial growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Assembly of a large, but very lightweight aircraft 
• Fabrication of lightweight aircraft  structures/components
• 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)
• Design and assembly of electrical and mechanical test jigs to support R&D
• Developing and executing test procedures
• Transitioning new designs from engineering to manufacturing

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• 5+years of relevant experience as a composite manufacturing technician with a hands on approach
• Hands-on experience in aircraft, robot, race car or similar system prototyping & manufacturing
• Good systems and physics understanding
• Basic knowledge of CAD tools
• Experience developing process improvements and setups to improve cycle times, repeatability, and maturity
• Good command of the English language, both oral and written

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with electronics
• Experience with mechanical prototyping (3D printing, using basic mechanical workshop equipment)
• Experience with ultra low weight fibers/prepregs
• Experience with welding (multi material)
• Hands-on experience with unnamed aircraft operations/testing
• Experience working with electronic equipment (prototype boards, harness, test setups)
• Basic programming or data skills (C/Python/SQL/Excel)
• Proactive, can-do attitude
• Curiosity and passion about technology

Benefits

Who We Are

ICEYE is the global leader in synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite operations for Earth Observation, persistent monitoring, and natural catastrophe solutions; owning and operating the world's largest SAR constellation. ICEYE is headquartered in Finland and operates from five international locations with more than 600 employees from nearly 60 countries, inspired by the shared vision of improving life on Earth by becoming the global source of truth in Earth Observation.

Our satellites acquire images of Earth at any time – even when it’s cloudy or dark – providing commercial and government partners with unmatched persistent monitoring capabilities. Information derived from our SAR images helps customers make data-driven decisions to address time-critical challenges in various sectors, such as maritime, disaster management, insurance, and finance.

Our team is a tight-knit group of experts across many disciplines (e.g., engineering, software development, radar technology, etc.). We’re innovative, driven people who strive for excellence in everything we do. Teamwork, curiosity, and having fun are core values at ICEYE, and contribute to Making the Impossible possible!!

Why You Should Work For Us

ICEYE is at the cutting edge of new technology and we are continuing to build and operate our commercial constellation of SAR satellites. Working with ICEYE, you will be part of making the impossible possible, whilst shaping the Earth Observation industry. You will work with varied, diverse and engaged colleagues to further the ICEYE mission. At ICEYE we realise that without great people we can not succeed, therefore you will be an integral, valued and appreciated colleague, with the ability to directly shape the vision and direction of the business. 

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