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Company: NATO Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation (CMRE)
Region: La Spezia , Liguria
Engineer (multiple positions) (250865)Primary Location: Italy-La SpeziaNATO Body: Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation (CMRE)Schedule: Full-timeApplication Deadline: 15 June 2025Salary (Pay Basis): 5,725.22 EUR (Monthly)Grade: NATO SSS Grade G15 (ABCL A2)Clearance Level: NSWe are seeking passionate and talented Engineers to join our team for the development and implementation of state-of-the-art embedded computing, electronic and electro-mechanic equipment in support of the Centres scientific programme of work.Appointment will be subject to receipt of a NATO SECRET security clearance (provided by the national Authorities of the selected candidate) and approval of the candidates medical file by the CMRE Medical Adviser.POST CONTEXTThis is a position within the Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation (CMRE), an organization of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).CMRE is an established, world-class scientific research and experimentation facility that organizes and conducts scientific research and technology development, centred on the maritime domain, delivering innovative and field tested Science & Technology (S&T) solutions to address defence and security needs of the Alliance.This position is within the Engineering and Information Technology Division (EITD), which supports the execution of the Programme of Work.PRINCIPAL DUTIESUnder the supervision of the Section Head or the Cell Head, the incumbent will be asked to lead and provide their skills to a team of Technicians and Engineers, for the development and implementation of state-of-the-art embedded computing, electronic and electro-mechanic equipment in support of the Centres scientific programme of work.Their duties will include the following tasks:Lead the design of new equipment by organizing the team work at system level, keeping track of functional, security and performance requirements as agreed with the users.Integrate components provided by different functional groups and external suppliers, both at hardware and software level, conduct system test and produce operations and maintenance manuals.Take ownership and improve existing equipment by promoting harmonization of functional blocks among different systems, where applicable.Manage existing systems lifecycle (obsolescence, spare parts procurement).Organize field trials, both at sea onboard ships or submarines, and on land, taking care of manpower, logistics and equipment readiness.Manage contracts with external suppliers.Prepare technical specifications of equipment provided by external suppliers and conduct acceptance tests.Contribute to the preparation of technical and scientific reports in support of the Centres Research Division.Manage ED Projects for the provision/maintenance/operations of equipment and engineering services to external institutions.Provide expertise in the field of edge computing and sensors interfacing.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND ADDITIONAL DUTIESFlexibility ClauseThe Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties even in other parts of the Organization as directed.As required by the Program of Work, the Incumbent may be asked to participate in Working Groups or Project Teams, and to coordinate and organize the work of other Technicians and Craftspersons.All other related duties should correspond with the required competencies for the job.Deployment/TravelThe incumbent may be required to perform their duties onboard Centre or chartered vessels. The incumbent may be required to undertake TDY assignments within and outside NATO boundaries.CertificationThe incumbent needs to hold a fit for sea certificate in line with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and International Labour Organization (ILO) standards before taking up duty.ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONSProfessional/ExperienceEmbedded systems design, with particular focus on sensors interface, digital data acquisition, processing and storageElectronic systems design, testing and validationKnowledge of digital data transmission protocols and standard interfaces, both at board and system level (I2C, SPI, serial, Ethernet, CAN)Firmware development on microprocessors, microcontrollers and/or FPGA platformsApplication software development oriented to automation, data acquisition and analysisProject management targeted to the design and construction of heterogeneous systems composed of electronic, electro-mechanic and software componentsSolid knowledge and field experience in one or more of the following topics:Integration of COTS equipment into marine and underwater autonomous systems (e.g. UxVs)Systems/sensors integration into existing assets , and validation at both hardware and software levelsLinux/Embedded Linux OSLong range data transmission (fiber optic, radio links)Underwater sound sensors and effectors (hydrophones and transducers), and supporting electronicsIntegration of edge computing devices into existing systems and platformsElectro-mechanical integration of hetero