Engineer (multiple positions)

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Engineer (multiple positions) (261370)

Primary Location: Italy-La Spezia

NATO Body: Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation (CMRE)

Schedule: Full-time

Application Deadline: 13 September 2026

Salary (Pay Basis): 5,879.80 Euro (EUR) Monthly

Grade NATO Grade G15 (ABCL A2)

Clearance Level NS

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 candidate’s medical file by the CMRE Medical Adviser.

POST CONTEXT

These are positions within the Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation (CMRE) an organization of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).

These positions are within the Engineering Branch and may be assigned, according to technical profile, programme priorities, and organizational needs, to one of the following areas:

- Embedded Systems;
- Ocean Engineering;
- Sonar and Marine Sensors;

and/or to a newly implemented Project Development Section/Area, supporting project planning, execution and delivery.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES

We are looking for talented Engineers to support the Engineering Branch across multiple engineering disciplines and project areas.

Under the supervision of the Section Head or Cell Head, the incumbent provides engineering expertise in support of CMRE’s scientific Programme of Work, engineering services, modernization activities and capability development projects.

The incumbent’s main responsibilities and duties may include:

- Lead or support the engineering lifecycle of systems, equipment, prototypes and limited-production solutions for laboratory, land, and shipboard, marine and underwater use.
- Translate scientific, operational and user needs into requirements, specifications, interface documents, test plans, acceptance procedures and deliverables.
- Design, develop, integrate, test and validate systems in embedded systems, electronics, data acquisition, UxVs, ocean engineering, marine systems, acoustic sensors, sonar and innovative sensing.
- Integrate hardware, software, sensors, payloads, data acquisition systems, embedded systems, electro-mechanical components, COTS and supplied solutions.
- Support lifecycle, procurement and acceptance activities, including specifications, statements of work, evaluations, supplier interfaces, testing, calibration, configuration, obsolescence, maintenance and repair.
- Plan, prepare, support and report laboratory, land-based, shipboard and at-sea trials, including readiness, logistics, installation, safety, deployment, operation, recovery and troubleshooting.
- Act, when required, as Principal or Deputy Engineering Coordinator for trials, coordinating staff, contractors, suppliers and scientific users.
- Contribute to modernization projects, including definition of requirements, capability development, technical risk, supplier engagement, delivery, integration, acceptance and transition into service.
- Support technical projects planning and delivery, including schedules, tasks, resources, costs, risks, issues, reporting, reviews and acceptance.
- Prepare technical documentation, including studies, notes, drawings, interface documents, specifications, procedures, reports, user documentation and lessons learned.
- Participate in working groups, project teams, reviews and stakeholder meetings, liaising with CMRE branches, industry, contractors and subcontractors.
- Maintain awareness of relevant technologies, contribute innovation to NATO’s maritime technological edge,



and perform other related duties as directed.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND ADDITIONAL DUTIES

a. Flexibility Clause

The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties as directed.

All other related duties should correspond with the required competencies for the job.

b. Deployment/Travel

The 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.

c. Certification

The 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 QUALIFICATIONS

a. Professional / Experience

Candidates must demonstrate experience in the following areas:

- Design, development, integration, testing, validation, operation or maintenance of engineering systems, prototypes, limited production systems, scientific instrumentation or maritime systems.
- Preparation of technical documentation, including specifications, procedures, test reports, feasibility studies, proposals or engineering reports.
- Support to laboratory, field or at-sea operations.
- Technical coordination of multidisciplinary teams.
- Solve technical problems under schedule, cost, quality, operational or safety constraints.

b. Education / Professional experience

A minimum requirement of:

- Bachelor’s degree at a nationally recognized/certified university in an engineering, scientific or technical discipline relevant to one of the below mentioned disciplines, with at least 4 years post-related experience;

or

- Master’s degree at a nationally recognized/certified university in an engineering, scientific or technical discipline relevant to at least one of the post areas, with at least 2 years post-related experience.

Relevant disciplines may include, but are not limited to Electronic, Computer, Robotics, Electro-Mechanical, Naval, Mechanical, Acoustic, Applied Physics, Optical, Quantum Engineering.

c. Language Requirements

A thorough knowledge of one of the two NATO languages, both written and spoken, is essential and some knowledge of the other is desirable.

English SLP 3333 (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing).

NOTE: Most of the work of CMRE is conducted in the English language.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate may possess a combination of the following qualifications, depending on the position area for which they are considered:

- Experience supervising, leading or coordinating engineers, technicians, crafts persons or small multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience with embedded/electronic systems, including sensor interfaces, data acquisition, firmware, FPGA, Linux / Embedded Linux, edge computing, data links, automation or control software.
- Experience integrating COTS or custom systems, sensors or payloads into marine, underwater, autonomous or remotely operated platforms, and with mechanical, marine or ocean engineering design, integration, maintenance, calibration, safety testing or certification.




- Experience with underwater acoustic, marine sensor or innovative sensing systems, including sonar, transducers, optical, photonic, fibre-optic, geophysical, oceanographic, quantum-related or other advanced sensing technologies.
- Experience supporting, managing or leading technical, engineering, capability-development or modernization projects, including planning, reporting, stakeholder engagement, risk management, requirements, specifications, test plans, acceptance documentation or decision-support material.
- Experience working in NATO, defence, maritime, scientific, research, multinational, customer-funded or project-funded environments, and familiarity with NATO policies, standards, governance processes or technical assurance practices.
- Italian SLP 2222 (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing) to support collaboration with local suppliers, contractors, authorities and ship staff.

ATTRIBUTES/COMPETENCIES

The successful candidate possesses the following competencies/personal attributes:

- Structured approach to problem solving and ability to solve complex technical issues under operational, schedule, cost, safety or quality constraints.
- Very good interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships, solicit input, collaborate effectively and support team members.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks effectively and take initiative with limited supervision.
- Innovative and creative thinking, with willingness to contribute to continuous improvement and to explore new technologies and methods in a multidisciplinary environment.
- Customer orientation and commitment to delivering practical, reliable and fit-for-purpose engineering solutions.
- All CMRE personnel are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with the current NATO Code of Conduct agreed by the North Atlantic Council (NAC), and thus display the core values of integrity, impartiality, loyalty, accountability and professionalism.

REMARKS

The duties are performed in an office, laboratory, workshop, shipboard, field or at-sea environment. Slightly undesirable working conditions may apply.

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NOTE FOR THE APPLICATION PROCESS:

CMRE intends to recruit multiple G15/A2 Engineers for the Engineering Branch (EB), to support its Programme of Work (POW). The positions may be assigned to one of the EB Sections:

- Embedded Systems.
- Ocean Engineering.
- Sonar and Marine Sensors.

and/or to a newly implemented Project Development Section / Area, supporting project planning, execution and delivery.

During the application process candidates shall indicate the EB Section matching their qualifications and experience. Project Development positions could be offered to candidates with suitable technical background, combined with significant experience and aptitude in project development, project delivery and project management.

HOW TO APPLY:

Applications are to be submitted using the NATO Talent Acquisition Program (NTAP) https:///careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=261370⟨=en

Applications submitted by other means are not accepted. NTAP allows adding attachments. Essential information must be included in the application form. Particular attention should be given to Education and Experience section. Each question should be answered completely. Expressions such as “please see annex / enclosed document” or invitations to follow links to personal webpages are not acceptable and will be disregarded. All answers should be in English preferably, or French.

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