Opportunities in Espoo, Finland

Role highlights:

• Avionics Verification Technician
• Location: Espoo, Finland
• Department: Global Manufacturing Organization
• Reports to: Manager, Stock Management
• Employment type: Permanent
• Workplace model: On-site (Cleanroom)
• Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required) Why this role matters: As an Avionics Verification Technician, you are a critical part of the highly international manufacturing team specifically responsible for ensuring every PCBA functions flawlessly before assembly. Reporting to the Avionics Verification Team Lead, embedded within the Logistics and QC Department, you will work in a clean area with ESD sensitive devices and classified information, operating test stations, high precision equipment, verifying electronic board assemblies, performing visual inspections, troubleshooting failed tests and providing immediate feedback to prevent defects from moving down the assembly line. 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 1,000 employees across Poland, Spain, Germany, the UK, Australia, Japan, the UAE, Greece, and the US. Read more about our latest financial results and growth https://www.iceye.com/newsroom/press-releases/scaling-sovereign-intelligence-from-space-iceye-announces-2025-financials-250m-revenue-100m-profitability-and-1.5b-backlog?hs_preview=VihREVTI-209111858013&hsLang=en. Your day-to-day responsibilities
• Conduct visual, electrical, and basic mechanical tests as well as quality checks during receiving operations on electronic parts, mechanical parts, commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) items, and subsystems to ensure compliance with specifications;
• Update material status in the ERP and MES system, Record inspection results and maintain accurate, audit-ready, documentation;
• Report non-conformances, support root cause analysis activities, contribute to the implementation of corrective and preventive actions across production and the supply chain, communicate persistent assembly errors to the production lead;
• Perform real-time visual and mechanical inspection of SMT and Through-Hole assemblies to IPC-A-610 standards.
• Flash firmware and bootloaders onto microcontrollers, troubleshoot test failures in real-time, identifying whether the issue is a component failure, soldering defect, or test fixture error.
• Occasionally perform minor rework on non-conforming boards to keep production flowing.
• Ensure inspection tools and equipment are properly calibrated and maintained;
• Monitor inspection, logistics, production, storage, and laboratory environments to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards to support consistent manufacturing operations. What we’re looking for Must haves:
• Conversational level of spoken and written English.
• Strong background in Electronics, Mechatronics, Testing, or related fields.
• Direct hands-on experience in the use of complex electronic measurement tools, oscilloscopes, multimeters, and bench power supplies.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in similar environments.
• High computer literacy and programming skills.
• Knowledge of measurement principles, calibration requirements, non-conformance reporting and root cause analysis.
• Proficiency with defect recognition (polarity, bridging, cold joints, missing components) and knowledge of IPC-A-610.
• Strong ability to read PCB assembly drawings, Bill of Materials (BOMs), schematics and trace circuits to find shorts or open connections.
• Experience with basic hand-soldering rework tools.
• Ability to coach peers constructively on the production floor. Nice to haves:
• Degree, diploma or applicable certifications.
• Experience in mechanical inspection of individual parts and assemblies.
• Knowledge of standards: IPC-A-600, IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, ESA/ECSS.
• Computer literacy in Jira, Confluence, NetSuite ERP systems, MES systems, Windows and Linux, Python.
• Exposure to AIT environments or satellite hardware. Application Process
• Recruiter call
• Hiring Manager interview
• Technical task
• Final 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 and we will 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 work with us at iceye.com http://iceye.com.