Harness Engineer

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ROLE HIGHLIGHTS: - Harness Engineer - Location: Warsaw, Poland - Department: Engineering, Optical Systems - Reports to: Satellite Build Engineering Lead - Employment type: Permanent - Workplace model: Hybrid - Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required) 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. 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 - 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 - Make sure 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 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—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.