Engineering and Information Technology Division

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Location:
/b Italy-La Spezia NATO /p pbBody: /b Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation (CMRE) /p pbSchedule: /bFull-time /p pbApplication Deadline: /b 05 November 2026 /p pbGrade: /bNATO SSS Grade TEMP /p pbClearance Level: /b NATO Secret /p pCMRE is looking for applicants to establish a pool of candidates for temporary positions that may arise within the Engineering and Information Technology Division (EITD) at NATO STO CMRE, La Spezia, Italy. /p pAre you a national of a NATO member state, at the beginning of your professional career, with practical technical skills in engineering, electronics, information technology, systems support, data acquisition, mechanical or marine engineering, oceanographic systems, unmanned systems, laboratory support or field/at-sea technical activities? Then this may be an opportunity for you /p pThese temporary positions are aimed primarily at technicians, junior engineers and early career professionals who are interested in supporting maritime research and experimentation activities in a hands‑on technical environment. /p pbIn view of the nature and of the urgency of the temporary positions we are looking to fill, it is important for candidates to be available for temporary employment on short notice. In practice, this implies either being in possession of valid NATO security clearance at the time of application, or having been in possession of such a clearance with the possibility to reactivate it swiftly. We therefore only encourage applications for temporary positions if you are already, or have previously been, in possession of a valid NATO security clearance. /b /p h31. POST CONTEXT /h3 pThese positions are within the Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation (CMRE), an Organisation of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO). /p pCMRE is an established, world‑class scientific research and experimentation facility that organizes and conducts scientific research and technology development, centred on the maritime domain, to deliver innovative, field‑tested Science Technology solutions addressing the defence and security needs of the Alliance. /p pThe positions are within the bEngineering and Information Technology Division (EITD) /b. /p h3EITD /h3 ul liThe Engineering Branch supports the engineering and technological requirements of the Centre’s research activities by designing, developing, integrating, testing, maintaining, repairing and calibrating electronic, oceanographic, mechanical, acoustic, unmanned and related systems, including prototypes and limited‑production systems. /li liThe Information Technology Branch supports computing, networking, data infrastructure, software applications, IT services, interoperability, security and compliance with relevant NATO policies and regulations. Temporary staff may be assigned to support one or more EITD activities depending on operational needs, qualifications and experience. /li /ul h32. PRINCIPAL DUTIES /h3 pThe selected candidates may be required to perform one or more of the following duties, under the supervision of experienced staff: /p h3Engineering Systems Support /h3 ul liSupport assembly, integration, testing and maintenance of engineering systems; /li liAssist laboratory, workshop, field and shipboard equipment operation; /li liTroubleshoot, repair, calibrate and check technical systems; /li liPrepare equipment for trials, exercises, experiments and demonstrations; /li liIntegrate sensors, payloads, cables, interfaces and acquisition equipment; /li liConfigure, test and validate embedded or automation systems; /li liPrepare, maintain and test unmanned maritime systems; /li liSupport deployment, recovery and safe marine equipment handling; /li liCollect, log and quality‑check basic technical data; /li liMaintain records on configuration, testing, maintenance and use. /li /ul h3Information Technology and Systems Support /h3 ul liSystem administration; /li liAsset management; /li liSecurity Compliance; /li liQuality Assurance. /li /ul h3General Administrative Technical Support /h3 ul liPrepare basic documentation, equipment records, checklists and test notes; /li liAssist with technical reports, trial records and configuration documents; /li liSupport inventory, procurement follow‑up and experiment logistics; /li liProvide accurate, timely information for team coordination. /li /ul h33. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS /h3 h3a) Education / Experience /h3 ul liHigher vocational training in a relevant discipline with 1 year post‑related experience. /li liHigher secondary educational qualification with 3 years post‑related experience. /li /ul pRelevant disciplines may include, but are not limited to: /p ul liElectronics; /li liTelecommunications; /li liMechanical, marine, ocean or mechatronics engineering; /li liAutomation and control; /li liRobotics or unmanned systems; /li liTechnical laboratory, workshop or field support; /li liIT. /li /ul h3b) Professional Experience /h3 ul liTechnical suppo