Eletronical Engineer

Advanced Electronic Systems, Embedded Technologies & Hardware Development

- Full-time position
- Hybrid work model (Milan, Italy – with international scope)
- Travel and meeting expenses will be reimbursed upon approval
- An NDA must be signed

About Institute Itech

Institute Itech is a private research, development and technological innovation institute based in Italy with an international vision. It was created to transform scientific knowledge, advanced engineering and emerging technologies into concrete solutions for the environment, health, data intelligence, artificial intelligence, urban systems and technological infrastructure.

The company is built on a multidisciplinary vision structured around six pillars: Education, Technology, Social, Nature, Research and Urban. Through these areas, Institute Itech develops high-impact projects capable of improving quality of life, making cities more sustainable and creating new models of scientific, industrial and social progress.

Institute Itech is expanding its multidisciplinary research and engineering capabilities, with a strategic focus on developing proprietary electronic architectures, intelligent sensing systems, embedded technologies, and advanced hardware solutions supporting its international research and technological innovation roadmap.

About Role

Institute Itech is seeking a technically skilled and innovation-driven Electronics Engineer to contribute to the research, design, development, integration, and validation of advanced electronic systems across its multidisciplinary technology portfolio.

The Electronics Engineer will play a central role in transforming scientific concepts and engineering requirements into functional electronic architectures, prototypes, and scalable hardware solutions.

The selected candidate will be responsible for designing and developing electronic circuits, printed circuit boards (PCBs), embedded systems, sensor interfaces, power management architectures, and integrated electronic subsystems supporting Institute Itech’s research and development programmes.

The role requires close collaboration with mechanical engineers, software developers, AI researchers, environmental scientists, biomedical engineers, and other technical specialists to ensure seamless integration between electronic hardware, computational systems, and physical technologies.

The ideal candidate combines strong theoretical knowledge of electronics with practical experience in hardware design, prototyping, laboratory testing, system integration, and engineering problem-solving.

A strong interest in advanced research, experimental technologies, and multidisciplinary engineering is essential.

Responsibilities

Electronic Systems Design & Development

- Design, develop, and optimise analogue, digital, and mixed-signal electronic circuits
- Develop electronic architectures for advanced research prototypes and integrated technological systems
- Design schematic diagrams, electronic layouts, and multilayer printed circuit boards (PCBs)
- Select and evaluate electronic components, microcontrollers, sensors, communication modules, and power management devices
- Perform circuit simulation, signal analysis, and electronic system performance evaluation
- Develop reliable and energy-efficient electronic solutions for scientific and industrial applications

Embedded Systems & Hardware Integration

- Design and integrate microcontroller-based and embedded electronic systems




- Support the development of firmware interfaces and hardware abstraction layers
- Integrate sensors, actuators, communication interfaces, and control electronics
- Implement electronic communication protocols, including I²C, SPI, UART, CAN, Ethernet, and wireless technologies
- Collaborate with software and AI engineering teams on hardware-software integration
- Support the development of edge computing and intelligent electronic devices

Sensors, Instrumentation & Data Acquisition

- Develop electronic interfaces for environmental, biomedical, industrial, and scientific sensors
- Design data acquisition architectures for real-time monitoring and measurement systems
- Integrate temperature, humidity, pressure, air quality, gas, optical, electrical, and other specialised sensors
- Develop signal conditioning, filtering, amplification, and analogue-to-digital conversion solutions
- Support sensor calibration, measurement accuracy, and system reliability assessments
- Contribute to distributed sensing networks and intelligent monitoring infrastructures

Power Electronics & Energy Management

- Design and optimise low-power electronic circuits and energy management systems
- Support the integration of photovoltaic technologies, batteries, and energy storage solutions
- Develop voltage regulation, power conversion, protection, and battery management architectures
- Evaluate electrical efficiency, thermal behaviour, and power consumption across electronic subsystems
- Support the development of autonomous and energy-efficient technological platforms
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on renewable energy integration and power optimisation

Research, Prototyping & Experimental Validation

- Translate research requirements into functional electronic prototypes and experimental systems
- Assemble, test, debug, and validate electronic circuits and hardware architectures
- Conduct laboratory measurements using oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analysers, signal generators, and other electronic instrumentation
- Identify and resolve electronic design issues, signal integrity problems, and electromagnetic interference
- Prepare technical documentation, test procedures, engineering reports, and prototype specifications
- Support design iterations, proof-of-concept demonstrations, and technology readiness advancement

Multidisciplinary Engineering & Innovation

- Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, biomedical, software, and AI engineering teams
- Support electronic development activities for Institute Itech’s flagship projects
- Contribute to the integration of electronic systems into environmental monitoring, intelligent urban infrastructure, and advanced research devices
- Participate in technical design reviews, feasibility studies, and engineering assessments
- Evaluate emerging electronic technologies, components, and design methodologies
- Contribute to the development of proprietary technological solutions and intellectual property

Requirements

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering,



or a closely related discipline
- Minimum 3–5 years of professional experience in electronic hardware development, circuit design, embedded electronics, or related engineering fields
- Strong knowledge of analogue and digital electronics, circuit theory, and electronic component selection
- Practical experience in schematic design and PCB development
- Proficiency with electronic design automation (EDA) tools such as Altium Designer, KiCad, OrCAD, or equivalent platforms
- Experience with microcontrollers and embedded hardware architectures, including STM32, ESP32, ARM-based systems, or equivalent technologies
- Familiarity with electronic communication protocols and hardware interfaces
- Experience with laboratory testing, debugging, electronic measurements, and prototype validation
- Knowledge of power supply design, voltage regulation, and electronic protection circuits
- Ability to interpret datasheets, technical specifications, electronic schematics, and engineering documentation
- Strong analytical thinking, troubleshooting skills, and attention to engineering detail
- Ability to work autonomously and collaborate within multidisciplinary research and development teams
- Professional working proficiency in English

Preferred Qualifications

- Master's degree or PhD in Electronics Engineering, Microelectronics, Embedded Systems, or a related field
- Experience with advanced sensor networks, IoT systems, or scientific instrumentation
- Knowledge of embedded firmware development using C, C++, or Python
- Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and embedded Linux environments
- Familiarity with wireless communication technologies, including LoRaWAN, BLE, Wi-Fi, NB-IoT, or cellular connectivity
- Experience with power electronics, battery management systems (BMS), photovoltaic integration, or energy harvesting
- Knowledge of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), electromagnetic interference (EMI), and signal integrity
- Experience designing electronics for environmental monitoring, biomedical devices, or industrial automation
- Familiarity with FPGA development, digital signal processing, or high-speed electronic design
- Experience with rapid prototyping, hardware validation, and design for manufacturing (DFM)
- Knowledge of reliability engineering, electronic component lifecycle management, and hardware qualification
- Experience working within multidisciplinary R&D; organisations, research institutes, or deep-tech companies
- Familiarity with relevant IEC, EN, and other applicable electronic engineering standards
- Italian language proficiency considered an advantage

Compensation

Annual Gross Salary: €40,000 – €440,000, depending on technical experience, qualifications, engineering expertise, and seniority.

How to Apply

Important: given the technical and multidisciplinary nature of this position, applications will be evaluated with particular attention to electronic engineering expertise, practical hardware development experience, technical problem-solving abilities, and contributions to research or industrial engineering projects.

A detailed Letter of Presentation is strongly recommended.

Please send:

- CV
- Letter of Presentation (strongly recommended) addressed to the WE2026 Selection Committee

Application e-mail: [email protected]

Cover Letter e-mail: [email protected]

Subject: WE2026 Job Application [IT011100] – Electronics Engineer – [Name Surname]

📌 Eletronical Engineer (Milano)
🏢 Institute Itech
📍 Milano