ROLE HIGHLIGHTS: - Quality Control Technician - Mechanical - Location: Greece - Department: Stock Management - Reports to: Manager, Stock Management - Employment type: Permanent - Workplace model: Office - Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required) WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS: This role is responsible for performing, visual, and mechanical inspections and quality checks to ensure that all hardware used in ICEYE satellite missions meets defined quality standards throughout the product lifecycle. The Quality Control Technician supports the implementation of inspection plans by conducting inspections during receiving, ensuring that all components and subsystems conform to requirements prior to shipment. The role is embedded within the production and AIT environment, working closely with Production, AIT Engineering, Mission Assurance, and Supply Chain teams to identify defects early, prevent quality escapes, and maintain compliance with space-grade standards. 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 1000 employees across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. YOUR DAY-TO-DAY RESPONSIBILITIES - Conduct visual, and mechanical inspections and quality checks during receiving operations on mechanical, composite and electronic parts, commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) items, and subsystems in accordance with inspection sheets and/or inspection plans; - Update material status in the ERP/MES system in accordance with inspection results; - Report non-conformances (NCs), support root cause analysis (RCA) activities, and contribute to the implementation of corrective and preventive actions across production and the supply chain; - Prepare timely and accurate reports on outstanding issues related to inspected parts and subsystems; - Review and provide feedback on inspection sheets and/or control plans; - Maintain and follow quarantine and scrapping procedures; - 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; - Contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives within the company. WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR MUST HAVES: - Degree or diploma in Mechanics, Quality Control, Manufacturing, or related field - Minimum 2 years of experience in quality control roles within aerospace, defense, or high-reliability manufacturing environments. Hands-on experience inspecting mechanical parts. - Use of inspection tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers, gauges, torque tools) - Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and inspection plans - Awareness of manufacturing and assembly processes - Knowledge of measurement principles and calibration requirements - Conversational level of spoken and written English NICE TO HAVES: - Hands on experience inspecting composite parts - Knowledge of composite manufacturing processes APPLICATION PROCESS - Screening - Initial Interview - On-site 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. Base salary range for this position is dependant on experience, and will be negotiated individually. 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—we’ll 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 working with us at iceye.com http://iceye.com.