OBC & Comms Assembly, Integration, and Testing Engineer

Role Highlights:

• Title: OBC & Comms AIT Engineer

• Department: Global Manufacturing Organization

• Reports to: AIT Engineering Team Lead

• Location: Espoo, Finland

• Type of Contract: Permanent

• Working model: On-site

• Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required)

About the role ICEYE is seeking an AIT Engineer to own the assembly, integration, and testing of on-board computer and communications subsystems at our Espoo headquarters. This is a hands-on technical role for an engineer with strong expertise in complex electronics and SDR-based communications systems, ready to contribute directly to spacecraft production and mission-critical troubleshooting in a fast-paced, high-cadence environment.

What you will do

• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for all OBC and Comms issues during manufacturing, integration, and testing

• Conduct hands-on inspection, verification, and assembly of OBC and Comms subsystems hardware

• Identify, contain, and drive root cause analysis of non-conformances; implement corrective actions and close feedback loops into design and production processes

• Contribute to OBC and Comms design reviews, production ramp-up planning, and DFM/DFT improvements

• Represent AIT Engineering across projects and disciplines, interfacing with design engineers, production leads, and other domain AIT engineers

• Apply system-level understanding to anticipate integration risks across subsystem interfaces and ensure mission success

• Produce and maintain technical documentation including test procedures, NCRs, and corrective action records

What you bring
Must have

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in the development, integration, testing, or production of complex electronics and communications systems

• Deep technical knowledge of electronics engineering and SDR-based communications systems, with system-level understanding across full hardware architectures

• Demonstrated experience in multidisciplinary engineering environments, including mentoring engineers and technicians and driving cross-functional collaboration

• Strong track record in DFM and DFT in high-reliability hardware environments

• Familiarity with integration, verification, configuration management, and production ramp-up processes in complex hardware industries

• Proactive, hands-on approach to problem-solving including structured root cause analysis

• Continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to drive reliability and repeatability as production volumes scale

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously

• Strong written and spoken English communication skills

• Experience writing clear, traceable technical documentation

Nice to have

• Experience with issue tracking and configuration management tools

• Familiarity with Python or AI-assisted tools for productivity and test automation

• Rapid ability to structure and synthesize complex technical information and communicate conclusions clearly

• Resilience and sustained motivation in high-pressure production environments

• Transparency, humility, and an active growth mindset

Application Process

• Talent Acquisition Interview

• Hiring Manager General Interview

• Technical Interview (onsite or virtual), including a Technical Challenge

• Hiring Team + Director-level Interview

• Offer Decision

What We Offer at ICEYE

At ICEYE, you will join a diverse and highly engaged team united by the ambition to make the impossible possible. We know that we will succeed only through exceptional people in our team, which is why your growth, well-being, and success are a priority.

As a global scale-up, we combine speed and ambition with the opportunity to take real ownership from day one. You will benefit from continuous professional development, training opportunities, and a ICEYE is a place where your contributions have a visible impact and where we celebrate success together.

Benefits

• 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

• Health insurance

• Creative, inspiring and collaborative office

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At ICEYE, we believe that diversity isn't just a buzzword – it's our greatest asset.

We're committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every voice is not only heard but celebrated. We know that diverse perspectives breed innovation and creativity, which is why we actively seek out individuals from all walks of life, backgrounds, and experiences.

Whatever your background, we want you to bring your authentic self to the table. Join us and be part of a team where differences are not only embraced but cherished, because together, we're stronger.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those who may need workplace adjustments. If you require any specific accommodations or assistance during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know.

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