12787 - Electronics Technician

12787 - Electronics Technician

Position Code: 12787 – Electronics Technician. Deadline: November 21st, 2025.

Within the Global Coastal Ocean (GOCO) Division, the Advanced Observing Systems (AOS) Unit of the CMCC Foundation is seeking an Electronics Technician to join our technological development team. The selected candidate will work on developing technologies for oceanographic applications within an interdisciplinary team of specialists in electronics, telecommunications, oceanography, and marine ecology.

CMCC Foundation is a cross‑cutting scientific research centre on climate change and its interactions with the environment, society, the world of business, and policymakers. Our work aims to stimulate sustainable growth, protect the environment, and develop strategies for the adaptation and mitigation of climate change. CMCC pursues fundamental and applied science with utmost scientific integrity, prioritizing data‑driven science and providing data, information, and research results that can support informed public debate and decision‑making processes.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on the design and development of electronic circuits for oceanographic applications
• Calibrate sensors and assist in the design of data acquisition systems
• Conduct soldering tasks (both through‑hole and SMD)
• Operate electrical measuring instruments and manage analog/digital electronics, power electronics, and optoelectronics
• Support the installation and maintenance of Data Acquisition Systems (DAS) in field operations

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree or technical diploma in Electronics, Electromechanics, Mechatronics, or related fields
• Problem‑solving skills in engineering contexts
• Initiative in electronic design and development
• Effective teamwork and collaboration within an interdisciplinary team

Technical Knowledge

• Proven experience in the design and development of electronic circuits
• Knowledge of electronic design software (e.g., Eagle AutoDesk, Altium) and programming environments (e.g., keil uVision, STMCube, Arduino)
• Experience in at least one programming language (Python, C++, or Arduino)

Additional Skills (desirable)

• Experience with embedded systems and renewable energy‑based electrification
• Familiarity with the installation and use of oceanographic instrumentation

Duration, Compensation & Benefits

• Position will be based in Civitavecchia, Italy
• Appointment period will be initially of 112 months starting from December 2025, with a gross annual salary range of 24 000 – 28 000 Euros
• Welfare package for minimum 12‑month contract
• Flexible working time as per internal policies
• Support during the immigration process, if needed

Protected Category

Belonging to legally protected categories (ex L. 68/99) will constitute a preferential condition. Some fiscal benefits could be applied for repatriated workers or foreign researchers/professors, having the requirements defined by Dlgs 147/2015 (for repatriates) or Dl 78/2010 (for foreigners).

CMCC is an equal‑opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status, and other legally protected characteristics. Please omit from your CV any data you or we might consider discriminatory.