ENGINEER IN EMBEDDED SYSTEMS DESIGNER FOR ROBOTICS AND AI

Job Description - Engineer in Embedded Systems Designer for Robotics and AI (2400009F) Commitment & contract: fixed-term contract, full time Location: Genoa Step into a world of endless possibilities, together let’s leave something for the future! At IIT, we are committed to advancing human-centered Science and Technology to address the most urgent societal challenges of our era. We foster excellence in both fundamental and applied research, spanning fields such as neuroscience and cognition, humanoid technologies and robotics, artificial intelligence, nanotechnology, and material sciences, offering a truly interdisciplinary scientific experience. Our approach integrates cutting-edge tools and technology, empowering researchers to push the limits of knowledge and innovation. With us, your curiosity will know no bounds. We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering diversity in all its forms, creating an inclusive environment. We value the unique experiences, knowledge, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives of our people. By embracing diversity, we believe science can achieve its fullest potential. THE ROLE You will be working in a multicultural and multi-disciplinary group, where junior and senior scientists collaborate, each with their expertise, to carry out a scientific activity with a shared research goal. The Artificial and Mechanical Intelligence Research line is coordinated by Daniele Pucci. The research combines theoretical investigations with real-time practical implementation on real hardware and embedded electronics. This includes improving the state of art in wearables for physical human-robot interaction, telexistence technologies, and human biomechanics analysis. We are seeking to appoint a full-time engineer interested in the general topic of Embedded Systems Designer for wearable systems. The focus of the job is to develop micro-controlled hardware, firmware, and low-level software. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS Master’s degree in one of the following areas: robotics, software engineering, electronic engineering, biomedical engineering, wearable robotics, or any other related field to electronics or robotics; Outstanding or very good academic track record; Creative, proactive, and collaborative attitude; Good command of spoken and written English. ADDITIONAL SKILLS Experience with electronic embedded systems; Experience with Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) design; Experience with hardware electronics development tools (e.g., PADS, Altium Designer, Eagle); Experience with programming languages (C, C++), and middlewares (e.g., YARP, ROS); Experience with GitHub or other code versioning tools; Ability to work in a challenging and international environment; Capacity to work autonomously and collaboratively in a highly interdisciplinary environment; Possess Analytical Reasoning skills and a growth mindset. COMPENSATION PACKAGE Competitive salary package; Private health care coverage depending on your role and contract; Candidates from abroad or Italian citizens who have carried scientific research activity permanently abroad and meet specific requirements may be entitled to a deduction from taxable income of up to 90% from 6 to 13 years. Please submit your application using the online form and including a detailed CV, university transcripts, a list of (eventual) publications/projects, cover letter, and contact details of 2 references. Application’s deadline: January 16th 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr