Hardware System Engineer

About the Company Near‑C is a lean, fast‑moving engineering consulting company working on high‑tech projects in the Defense & Security sector. We support industrial partners in developing advanced Radar and sensing systems, with a hands‑on approach and a strong technical mindset. If you want to grow in a place where engineering comes first and every project pushes your skills forward, you’ll feel at home here. We are seeking a Hardware System Engineer to support the development of complex electronic systems within the Defence sector. The role is responsible for ensuring the full hardware system engineering flow, with a focus on requirements definition, subsystem architecture, interface specification and the development of the Technical Data Package for assigned projects. The position operates within a highly technical, multidisciplinary environment and requires close collaboration with internal engineering teams, specialist departments and external partners at national and international level. What You’ll Do (and why it’s exciting) - Ensuring and maintaining the hardware system engineering workflow, specifically for hardware specification activities. - Acting as the Accountable Owner for the development of the Technical Data Package related to hardware development within the assigned project. - Performing system requirements analysis, developing hardware subsystem requirements and architectures, and allocating requirements to hardware units. - Defining interface requirements between hardware subsystems and hardware units. - Developing detailed hardware unit requirements for specialist hardware engineering teams. - Participating in design teams, promoting a concurrent engineering approach throughout the project lifecycle. - Coordinating external resources (research institutes, universities, specialized companies both in Italy and abroad), defining the scope of supply and ensuring technical and schedule compliance. - Maintaining up‑to‑date technological knowledge aligned with state‑of‑the‑art industry standards. - Monitoring hardware engineering process indicators related to hardware specification activities. - Using requirements management tools and model‑based system engineering (MBSE) methodologies. Who We’re Looking For - Master’s degree in Engineering (Electronics, Telecommunications or similar). - 4+ years of experience working with complex systems (automotive, avionics, railway also welcome). - Strong Italian and English skills. - Curiosity, drive, and a genuine desire to learn. Core Skills - Specific experience in analog and digital electronics development, and in the design of complex hardware systems, preferably within the Defence sector. - Solid background in system engineering. - Knowledge of MIL standards for military equipment design, industrial best‑practice standards and IEC regulations. - Understanding of technologies and processes associated with hardware development, aligned with design‑to‑cost, time‑to‑market and industrialization objectives. - Ability to manage and investigate activities requiring cross‑disciplinary knowledge. - Strong predisposition for hardware development project management, including detailed planning. - knowledge of requirements capture tools and architectural definition methodologies. Strong team working, communication and problem‑solving skills. Nice‑to‑Have Skills - Experience with international defence standards. - Familiarity with MBSE tools (SysML, Cameo, Capella). What We Offer - Salary range: 48k€–58k€, based on experience. - Permanent contract. - Growth paths toward System Lead or Technical Specialist. - Real, long‑term, complex projects — not “intern‑level tasks”. - A young, technical, collaborative environment. Inclusion We value diversity and promote it throughout the entire selection process.