Electronic Hardware Engineer
Pubblicato il 13-08-2026 - Spacebrains in Pisa
flexible hours medior/senior permanent Startup / Scaleup
Job Description
Role Snapshot
You’ll engineer the electronics architecture and hardware for space robotic platforms within Fluid Wire Robotics’ Space Division. You’ll enable the in-orbit demonstration of Fluid Wire technology in 2028 , integrating payload electronics with spacecraft systems for IOD, servicing, and debris removal missions. You’ll work on site in Pisa, Italy , hands on with robotic hardware and test assets to turn concepts into flight-ready systems. Your work will be central to system reliability, qualification, and mission success .
Key Responsibilities
- Define and own the electronics architecture for robotic payloads, from concept to flight-like implementation
- Design schematics and multilayer PCBs , prototype, and validate through bring-up, bench testing, and iteration
- Develop power electronics and analog signal conditioning with a focus on reliability, noise performance, and safety
- Select space-suitable components , document derating and reliability rationale,
and plan for procurement and obsolescence
- Lead integration with spacecraft systems , interfaces, and GSE, coordinating with external partners as needed
- Plan, execute, and document verification and validation , including environmental testing readiness and compliance to relevant standards
What You Bring
Technical Toolkit
- PCB design and EDA tools, Altium Designer or similar
- Analog signal conditioning , filtering, grounding, EMC practices
- Component selection for space or harsh environments
- Modeling and analysis tools, Matlab Simulink
Professional Experience
- Deliver electronics from architecture through prototype, test, and iteration , 2+ years including academic research
- Collaborate with mechanical, software, and automation teams to achieve system integration
- Produce rigorous documentation , test plans, and traceability aligned to mission requirements
- Communicate clearly with external stakeholders for interface