Team Lead, Avionics Production

ICEYE is seeking a Avionics Production Team Lead to take ownership of all electronics-related activities across the satellite production lifecycle—from incoming PCBA verification to full satellite-level avionics testing. This is a critical, hands-on leadership role at the core of ICEYE’s spacecraft manufacturing operations. You will lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for electrical subsystem assembly, functional testing, and inspection—ensuring that every electronic element of the spacecraft meets our rigorous quality and reliability standards.

Your team will start with verification of PCBAs and component readiness, proceed through subsystem assembly and validation, and ultimately lead most of the full avionics testing at satellite level. You will be responsible for team execution, robust process development, and ensuring full traceability and compliance with aerospace standards. Working closely with AIT, Engineering, and Quality teams, you will resolve integration issues, maintain smooth production flow, and drive continuous improvement in electronic manufacturing practices. As satellite production scales, you will play a key role in building and maturing a high-performing, quality-driven electronics production team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate the daily activities of the electronics production team, ensuring high-quality and on-time delivery of assemblies and tests
• Oversee the verification of incoming PCBAs and ensure readiness of electronic components for integration
• Supervise electrical subsystem assembly processes, including harness installation, interface checks, and component integration
• Own the planning, execution, and reporting of subsystem-level functional tests and inspections
• Lead avionics testing at the satellite level, ensuring all onboard electronics perform reliably in end-to-end configurations—executed together with your team and in close collaboration with others in a matrix structure
• Ensure test benches, tools, and setups are maintained, functional, and compliant with safety and quality standards
• Develop and maintain work instructions, test procedures, and checklists in collaboration with AIT Engineering and Quality teams
• Train and mentor technicians on best practices in electronics assembly, handling, ESD protection, and fault diagnostics
• Drive process improvements to increase throughput, reduce rework, and enhance traceability and documentation
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Production Engineering, and AIT Engineering teams to support troubleshooting and root cause analysis during integration
• Ensure compliance with relevant aerospace and electronics quality standards (IPC, ECSS, etc.)
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment in alignment with Lean and 6S practices
• Monitor build progress, proactively identify blockers, and work with planning and supply chain teams to resolve issues
• Support production ramp-up as ICEYE scales its satellite output, contributing to the growth and development of a high-performing team

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Electrical, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in electronics production, integration, or testing—preferably in aerospace or other high-reliability environments
• Proven track record of leading technical teams in a production or test environment
• Experience in functional and system-level testing of Complex systems
• Experience working with test benches, tooling, and production documentation
• Experience in root cause analysis, diagnostics, and fault isolation of electronic systems
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills—especially with Engineering, AIT, and Quality teams
• Strong mindset of ownership, quality, structure, and continuous improvement
• Exposure to Lean manufacturing, 6S, or similar process improvement methodologies
• Structured and quality-driven, but thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced production environment
• Comfortable working across disciplines and adapting to changing priorities
• Strong team builder, people mentor, and hands-on leader—leads by example
• Pragmatic and solution-oriented, with a willingness to improve processes, not just follow them

Nice To Have:

• Background in NewSpace, satellite production, or high-volume aerospace integration
• Experience in writing and optimizing assembly and test procedures
• System-level understanding of satellite avionics architecture and electronics interfaces
• Familiarity with satellite avionics architecture or embedded systems
• Strong background in electronic subsystem assembly, harnessing, and ESD-safe practices
• Familiarity with relevant industry standards (IPC, ECSS, or equivalent)