Hardware Designer/FPGA

RINA Piraeus Team; Roma; Hybrid; EUR 32,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

RINA in Rome is seeking a Junior Hardware Designer / FPGA Engineer to join our electronics team and contribute to the design, development, integration and testing of electronic and FPGA-based systems for Space and Defence projects.

You will work across requirements analysis, design verification and documentation, collaborating with hardware, firmware, software and system engineering teams to deliver robust solutions.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in electronics or related field is required.
• Knowledge of FPGA technologies and digital logic design.
• Basic knowledge of VHDL and Verilog.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the design and development of electronic hardware and FPGA-based solutions.
• Development and implementation of digital logic for FPGA devices.
• Supporting electronic schematic design and hardware architecture definition.
• Supporting FPGA programming, simulation and verification activities.
• Performing functional tests, debugging and troubleshooting on electronic boards and FPGA-based systems.
• Supporting hardware integration, verification and validation activities.
• Analyzing technical requirements and contributing to the definition of appropriate design solutions.
• Collaborating with hardware, firmware, software and system engineering teams throughout the different project phases.

Skills

Digital electronics

FPGA technologies

HDL programming basics

Circuit design

Education

Master’s Degree in Electronics or Electronic/TLC Engineering

Tools

VHDL

Verilog

Job description

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Hardware Designer/FPGA

Posting Date: 24 Oct 2026

City: Roma

Location: Roma, Italy, 00131

Contract Type: Permanent

Division: Electronics and System Engineering

Level of experience: Junior

RINA is currently recruiting aHardware Designer/FPGA to join its team in Rome working on projects in theSpace and Defencesectors.

Mission

We are looking for a Junior Hardware Designer / FPGA Engineer to join our engineering team and contribute to the design, development, integration and testing of electronic and FPGA-based systems.

The selected candidate will work in a multidisciplinary technical environment, supporting hardware development activities throughout the different phases of the project, from requirements analysis and design to verification and validation.

The position is particularly suitable for recent graduates or junior professionals interested in developing their expertise in digital electronics, FPGA technologies and hardware design.

Key Accountabilities

• Supporting the design and development of electronic hardware and FPGA-based solutions.
• Development and implementation ofdigital logic for FPGA devices.
• Supporting electronic schematic design and hardware architecture definition.
• SupportingFPGA programming, simulation and verification activities.
• Performing functional tests, debugging and troubleshooting on electronic boards and FPGA-based systems.
• Supportinghardware integration, verification and validation activities.
• Analyzing technical requirements and contributing to the definition of appropriate design solutions.
• Supporting laboratory testing and technical issue analysis.
• Preparing and maintaining technical and design documentation.
• Collaborating withhardware, firmware, software and system engineering teams throughout the different project phases.

Education

Master’s Degree in Electronics or Electronic/TLC Engineering

Qualifications

• Academic knowledge or initial experience in digital electronics and hardware design.
• Knowledge ofFPGA technologies and digital logic design.
• Basic knowledge ofVHDL and/or Verilog.
• Understanding of electronic components, circuits and digital hardware architectures.
• Basic knowledge of hardware testing and debugging methodologies.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams. #LI-FT1
• WORKPLACE DYNAMICS - Resourcefulness in shaping progress and working efficiently.
• PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT - Ownership for life, work and results, striving to grow professionally and personally.
• INTERPERSONAL INFLUENCE - Skills and strategies we use to interact effectively with others.
• DOMAIN & BUSINESS ACUMEN - Applying a scientific approach and critical thinking in operations and solution development within area of expertise.
• FORESIGHT & INSIGHT - Context awareness adopting a systemic perspective and informed decision making.

Compensation Data

Compensation & BenefitsThe salary range and job grade for this position are defined based on objective, role-related criteria and responsibilities in accordance withCCNL RINA(CNEL code I480).

The gross annual salary range foreseen is between€ 32,000.00 and € 50,000.00 and will be finally defined on candidate’s professional experience, qualifications, competencies and overall alignment with the role.In addition, an annual variable compensation component is provided, based on both Company and individual performance objectives in accordance with the current policies and collective agreements.

The overall compensation package is complemented by the Company's welfare.

RINA is a multinational company providing a wide range of services in the energy, marine, certification, infrastructure & mobility, industry, research & development sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion.

At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind.We are also compliant to the Italian Law n. 68/99.