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ICEYE · Warsaw, Poland · Electronics · first seen 2026-10-28
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Role highlights

  • Location: Warsaw, Poland
  • Department: Engineering, Optical Systems
  • Reports to: Satellite Build Engineering Lead
  • Employment type: Permanent
  • Workplace model: Hybrid

Why this role matters

As a Harness Engineer, you build the electrical backbone of ICEYE's satellites. Every subsystem on the spacecraft, from power to command and data handling, depends on harnesses being manufactured, routed, and verified correctly. You will execute assigned harness manufacturing, installation, and verification tasks with high precision, following established procedures and work instructions.

Your day-to-day responsibilities

  • Own the harness build process from drawings and wire tables to finished, verified harness, including manufacturing, installation, routing, and test
  • Write and maintain work instructions, travelers, checklists, and build procedures that technicians can follow with confidence
  • Act as the bridge between harness design and production, giving design-for-manufacturing (DfM) feedback on wire tables, connector choices, routing, and harness layouts
  • Define and improve verification and acceptance testing, including continuity, insulation resistance, and pin retention, and design or specify test fixtures and tooling
  • Lead troubleshooting of build and process issues on the floor, own NCRs, drive root cause analysis, and put corrective actions in place with Quality
  • Support harness installation and integration on satellite assemblies together with the Assembly, Integration and Test (AIT) team, making sure bend radii, strain relief, and routing standards are respected
  • Ensure work follows IPC/WHMA-A-620, ECSS, and internal standards, with full traceability and configuration control
  • Support and coach technicians, sharing best practices and helping the team build its harness capability
  • Keep a clean, organised, and audit-ready work environment that meets ESD, safety, and cleanliness standards

What we're looking for

Must haves:

  • A degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, or Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline
  • At least 3 years of experience in cable and harness manufacturing, electromechanical assembly, or production engineering, ideally in aerospace, defence, or another high-reliability environment
  • Solid understanding of harness build techniques: crimping, soldering, shielding, lacing, connectorisation, and protective coverings
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, wire tables, schematics, and wiring diagrams, and to turn them into practical work instructions
  • Experience with electrical testing of harnesses and with defining acceptance criteria
  • Structured problem-solving skills and experience with NCRs and root cause analysis
  • Clear communication skills and proficient English (written and spoken) for cross-functional collaboration

Nice to haves:

  • IPC certifications, particularly IPC/WHMA-A-620 or IPC J-STD-001 (Space Addendum)
  • Familiarity with aerospace standards (ECSS, IPC) and configuration control
  • Experience with harness design tools (e.g. Zuken E3, Capital, SolidWorks Electrical) or 3D harness routing
  • Experience with coaxial, shielded, or high-speed cable assemblies
  • Exposure to satellite integration or environmental test campaigns (vibration, thermal vacuum)
  • Previous work in a cleanroom or under formal ESD controls

About ICEYE

ICEYE is the world leader in sovereign intelligence from space, delivering persistent monitoring capabilities to detect and respond to changes in any location on Earth. We own the world's largest and most advanced SAR (synthetic aperture radar) satellite constellation. Founded and headquartered in Finland, ICEYE operates globally with over 1000 employees across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific.

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.