AI and Autonomy Scientist – Maritime Research

About the role

The Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation (CMRE) is seeking a Scientist specialized in AI and autonomy to join its Autonomous Naval Mine Warfare team. The role focuses on developing cutting‑edge autonomous systems for underwater, surface and aerial vehicles in maritime defence.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement and validate autonomy algorithms for autonomous mine hunting and seabed warfare.
• Support the ANMW programme by investigating innovative scientific concepts in naval mine and drone warfare.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of scientists, data engineers, software engineers and technicians.
• Contribute to prototyping advanced systems demonstrating next‑generation performance.

Required profile

• Scientist with strong background in robotics and autonomous systems, preferably underwater robotics.
• Experience with uncrewed underwater (UUV), surface (USV) and air (UAV) vehicles.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary research environment and share expertise.

Required skills

• Robotics
• Autonomous systems
• Artificial intelligence / machine learning
• Algorithm development
• UUV, USV and UAV technologies
• Big data analytics
• Numerical modelling

What we offer

• Full‑time position based in La Spezia, Italy.
• Competitive NATO salary (G15: €5,879.80/month, G11: €4,584.89/month).
• Opportunity to work on cutting‑edge maritime defence research.