Electronic Hardware Engineer

flexible hours medior/senior permanent Startup / Scaleup Job Description

Role Snapshot

You’ll engineer the

electronics architecture and hardware

for space robotic platforms within Fluid Wire Robotics’ Space Division. You’ll enable the

in-orbit demonstration of Fluid Wire technology in 2028 , integrating payload electronics with spacecraft systems for IOD, servicing, and debris removal missions. You’ll work

on site in Pisa, Italy , hands on with robotic hardware and test assets to turn concepts into flight-ready systems. Your work will be central to

system reliability, qualification, and mission success . Key Responsibilities

Define and own the

electronics architecture

for robotic payloads, from concept to flight-like implementation Design

schematics and multilayer PCBs , prototype, and validate through bring-up, bench testing, and iteration Develop

power electronics and analog signal conditioning

with a focus on reliability, noise performance, and safety Select

space-suitable components , document derating and reliability rationale, and plan for procurement and obsolescence Lead

integration with spacecraft systems , interfaces, and GSE, coordinating with external partners as needed Plan, execute, and document

verification and validation , including environmental testing readiness and compliance to relevant standards What You Bring

Technical Toolkit PCB design and EDA tools,

Altium Designer

or similar Analog signal conditioning , filtering, grounding, EMC practices Component selection

for space or harsh environments Modeling and analysis tools, Matlab Simulink Professional Experience Deliver electronics from architecture through

prototype, test, and iteration , 2+ years including academic research Collaborate with

mechanical, software, and automation

teams to achieve system integration Produce

rigorous documentation , test plans, and traceability aligned to mission requirements Communicate clearly with

external stakeholders

for interfaces, test campaigns, and reviews Nice to have Space electronics

background, radiation and environmental considerations,

ECSS

familiarity Robotics or automation experience in

extreme environments Basic

embedded programming

for bring-up and hardware testing Languages

English - C1 (must have) Italian - C1 (must have) Professional training and education free of charge and within working hours Salary review on regular basis (at least yearly) Transport and meal allowance Fluid Wire Robotics is a robotics startup developing advanced systems for extreme environments such as space, subsea, and nuclear. As a spin-off from Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna, the company blends academic research with practical engineering to build reliable, high-performance robotic solutions. With a long-term vision to serve the aerospace, defense, and energy sectors, Fluid Wire Robotics is positioning itself as a core technology partner for mission-critical field applications. Company Size:

1-20 employees Company Type:

Startup / Scaleup

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