Electronics Laboratory Technician

IENAI SPACE is an early-stage startup located in Madrid, developing an end-to-end ecosystem of in-space mobility products, including propulsion systems and engineering SaaS. We are a highly innovative company in the "New Space" sector; the team is made up of a dynamic and multidisciplinary group of engineers, PhDs and developers, looking to revolutionize space mobility for the adoption of propulsion products in the smallest of satellites. We recently kickstarted our commercial phase with our first product: 360, a Mission and Space Mobility analysis SaaS.

Our mission is to build tailored, end-to-end space mobility products and services for the next generation of small satellites empowering a sustainable new space economy. We believe this is possible because we rely on our values:
Infinite Innovation, Extraterrestrial Excellence, Planetary Passion and Cosmic Collaboration.

How will you contribute to IENAI SPACE?

As an
Electronics Laboratory Technician
, you will take full ownership of the daily operation, maintenance and technical performance of our electronics laboratory. You will support our engineering and hardware validation teams by ensuring that prototypes, assemblies and test setups are built with precision, reliability and speed.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• High-precision SMD soldering of components such as 0402, 0603, QFN, LGA and similar, working under a microscope.
• Rework and repair of PCBs using hot-air/reflow stations.
• Assembly of custom cables and harnesses, including crimping, soldering, labelling and verification.
• Support to the engineering team in the preparation of prototypes, hardware validation, execution of tests and assembly of test setups.
• Maintenance, organization and inventory control of electronic and electromechanical components (EEE).
• Verification and classification of incoming materials to ensure compliance and readiness for use.
• Basic operation and handling of laboratory instrumentation, including multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies and measurement equipment.
• Preparation of simple assembly reports or documentation on detected issues to support traceability and continuous improvement.

What is your department like?

You will be part of our
Electrical Engineering and Electronics team
, which is part of our Electric Propulsion department. This team is in charge of designing, testing, manufacturing and has the mission of continuous improvement of the electronic devices that enable thruster operation.

What will make you succeed?

We are looking for (must have):

• FP in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications or similar.
• Proven experience in SMD soldering and rework.
• Hands-on experience with soldering iron and hot-air stations.
• Experience in cable and harness fabrication.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, datasheets and Bills of Materials (BOM).
• Strong organization skills and rigorous inventory management.
• Autonomy and the ability to collaborate closely with engineers.

We also value (nice to have):

• Previous experience in R&D, hardware labs or industrial electronics environments.
• Basic understanding of ESD protection and handling of sensitive components.
• Technical English for reading documentation.

What benefits do we offer at IENAI SPACE?

• A key role in a pioneering space startup, where you will directly impact the development of cutting-edge propulsion technology.
• Temporary contract (4-6 months)
• Flexible working hours, allowing you to manage your schedule for better work-life balance.
• Hybrid work model – work remotely up to 9 days per month.
• Extra holidays – in addition to 23 vacation days, enjoy 6 additional days off during the Christmas period (from 24 December to 2 January, both included).
• Private health insurance, fully covered by the company.
• Learning & Development – €1000 per year budget for training, courses, and professional growth.
• Autonomy and responsibility – your contributions will directly shape our technology and success.

What will your recruitment process be like?

Here is a quick overview of the recruitment process:

1. Application review: we carefully assess your CV and experience.
2. Culture and values interview: a chat with our People team to ensure we share the same mindset and values.
3. Technical interview: meet the engineering team and showcase your technical skills.
4. Sometimes the hiring process will require a technical exercise to assess how you could apply logic and structure to different scenarios.
5. Final interview with Founders: align expectations and discuss your potential impact at IENAI SPACE.

If everything you've read matches what you're looking for in your next adventure, don't hesitate to apply via LinkedIn.

We are looking forward to meeting you