ELI AI Specialist

Leonardo; Cascina Costa; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Permanent contract

13th-month salary

Performance bonus

Welfare vouchers €250/year

Ongoing training and development

Well-being initiatives

Job summary

Leonardo in Cascina Costa (VA) seeks an AI Specialist (Expert-Senior) to lead computer vision and time series analysis, and to design models that fit into broader product ecosystems.

You will develop, test, and optimize AI models for edge deployment, mentor junior team members, and collaborate across European projects, combining strong software skills with leadership. Applicants should hold a Master’s degree (PhD preferred) and 4–10 years of AI experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in CS/Data Science/AI/Math/Physics/Robotics; PhD a plus.
• 4–10 years of AI senior experience; mentoring is a plus.
• Proficient in CV, time-series analysis, and AI; edge device deployment.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of CV and time-series models.
• Support integration and deployment on edge devices.
• Stay updated on ML/AI methods and contribute to cross-functional projects.

Skills

Mentorship

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Education

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, AI, Mathematics, Physics, Robotics or related fields

PhD preferred

Tools

PyTorch

ONNX

TensorRT

Git

Docker

Singularity

C

C++

Rust

Go

LaTeX

MLOps

Edge deployment

Job description

Job Description

Leonardo is an international industrial group and one of the world's leading companies in the Aerospace, Defence, and Security sectors, delivering multi-domain technological capabilities in the fields of Helicopters, Aircraft, Aerostructures, Electronics, Cyber Security, and Space. With more than 60,000 employees worldwide, the company has a strong industrial presence in Italy, the United Kingdom, Poland, and the United States, and operates in 150 countries through subsidiaries, joint ventures, and equity investments. A key player in major strategic programs at the global level, Leonardo is a technology and industrial partner to governments, defence administrations, institutions, and businesses.

Within the T&I area we are looking for an AI Specialist (Expert-Senior Level) for our Cascina Costa (VA) office.

Role Purpose

To lead and provide expertise in the areas of computer vision and time series analysis, agentic AI and the whole AI spectrum. The role ensures the design and implementation of cutting-edge models that align with company objectives and integrates seamlessly into broader product ecosystems.

Key Accountabilities

• Model Development & Implementation: Design, develop, and implement state-of-the-art computer vision and time series analysis models, maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and efficiency.
• Integration & Deployment: Ensure that the developed models are optimized and ready for deployment in various environments, particularly on edge devices.
• Innovation & Knowledge Upkeep: Stay updated with the latest methodologies in machine learning, AI, and data science to keep the company at the forefront of technological advancements.

Main Activities

• Designing and testing AI models and AI Agents in real world and challenging conditions.
• Participate on European founded projects.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand needs and integrate AI based solutions.
• Ensuring scalability, robustness, and efficiency of models for deployment.
• Continual learning and application of the latest in the field to our operational challenges.

Requirements

• Qualifications: Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, AI, Mathematics, Physics, Robotics or related fields. Ph.D is a plus.
• Level of Experience: Expert-Senior level with [4-10 years] of professional experience in AI. Proven track record of leading or mentoring junior team members will be a plus.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in computer vision, time series analysis and AI. Demonstrable expertise in edge devices deployment. Python Libraries: Pytorch, ONNX, TensorRT. Experience in C, C++, Rust, Go is a plus. Experience in LaTeX is a plus. Experience in MLOps is a plus. Version control Git (mandatory). Experience with Docker/Singularity. Knowledge of the aeronautical world and deployment on aeronautical systems are considered a strong plus. Experience in Optimization and Operational Research is a plus.
• Languages: English: Full professional proficiency. Italian will be a plus.
• Soft Skills: Strong mentorship and leadership qualities. Excellent communication and collaboration abilities. Proactive problem-solving approach. Adaptability to evolving technologies and methodologies.

What We Offer

Engagement, recognition of skills, and a strong focus on people's well-being and safety are the cornerstones of our corporate culture.

Every day, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and stimulating work environment by actively promoting the principles of inclusion, equity, and diversity enhancement.

Our reference collective labor agreement is the National Collective Labor Agreement (CCNL) for the Private Metalworking Industry and Plant Installation Sector.

• Working arrangement: Hybrid
• Employment category: White-collar employee
• Contract type: Permanent contract
• 13th-month salary
• Performance bonus linked to business results
• Welfare vouchers worth €250 per year
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities, including both technical and soft skills
• Well-being: We place the economic, physical, social, and psychological well-being of our people first, offering a variety of solutions tailored to their needs.

The company reserves the right to assess the appropriate employment level and compensation package based on objective criteria emerging during the selection process and in line with the seniority of the selected candidate and the position itself, in accordance with the principles of fairness, transparency, and equal opportunities established by applicable legislation.

Seniority

Expert

Primary Location

IT - Varese - Cascina Costa

Contract Type

Permanent

Total Base Pay Range

RAL 35.110,40 - 54.723,48

Hybrid Working

Hybrid