PpNATO UNCLASSIFIED /ppPag /ppe1 /ppVACANCY NOTICE /ppNATO Body: Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation (CMRE) /ppSchedule: Full-time /ppApplication Deadline: 15 September 2025 /ppSalary (Pay Basis): 5,725.22 EUR (Monthly) /ppGrade: NATO SSS Grade G15 (ABCL A2) /ppClearance Level: NS /ppAppointment will be subject to receipt of a NATO SECRET security clearance /pp(provided by the national Authorities of the selected candidate) and approval of the /ppcandidate’s medical file by the CMRE Medical Adviser. /ppWe are seeking a passionate and talented Interoperability Scientist to support /ppthe program of work in developing and investigating innovative and cutting /ppedge scientific research. /pp1. POST CONTEXT /ppThis is a position within the Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation /pp(CMRE), an organization of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). /ppCMRE is an established, world-class scientific research and experimentation facility /ppthat organizes and conducts scientific research and technology development, centred /ppon the maritime domain, delivering innovative and field tested Science Technology /pp(ST) solutions to address defence and security needs of the Alliance. /ppThe position is within the Research Division (RD) which is responsible for identifying, /ppdeveloping and delivering Science Technology (ST) solutions to the needs of the /ppAlliance in the maritime domain. /ppThe Division leads the development of CMRE’s scientific strategy and through its /ppcapability in ocean sensing, numerical modelling, big data analytics, artificial /ppintelligence and autonomy, delivers the Centre's ST goals while maintaining CMRE’s /ppreputation within the scientific community. /ppThe Research Division is comprised of the five following branches: /pp1. Antisubmarine Warfare (ASW)2. Autonomous Naval Mine Warfare (ANMW)3. Environmental Knowledge and Operational Effectiveness (EKOE) Climate /ppChange (CC) /p /pppNATO UNCLASSIFIED /ppPag /ppe2 /pp4. Data Knowledge and Operational Effectiveness (DKOE)5. Maritime Unmanned Systems Enablers (MUSE) /ppThe Scientist will be part of the Maritime Unmanned Systems Enablers (MUSE) /ppsection, responsible to support the program of work in developing and investigating /ppinnovative and cutting-edge scientific research. /ppThe expected scientific focus is the area of interoperability for Maritime Unmanned /ppSystems, specifically targeting development and validation of research-informed /ppstandards to support the deployment of Unmanned Systems throughout the Alliance. /ppThe Scientist may be assigned as Team Leader and may also be involved within other /ppprojects within the CMRE Program of Work. Under the guidance of the MUSE section /pphead the incumbent will be responsible to support CMRE’s research in /ppunmanned/autonomous vehicles and to work in close collaboration with other /ppresearchers to support the overall execution of the Programme of Work. /pp2. PRINCIPAL DUTIES /ppThe incumbent is responsible for the development of conceptual aspects for /ppcommand-and-control of Unmanned Systems, their translation into data model(s) and /pptheir subsequent implementation and validation as message sets exchanged during /pptrials and exercises. /ppThe scientist will work in close collaboration with other CMRE scientists and engineers /ppworking with unmanned and autonomous systems with the goal to develop scalable /ppand flexible solutions to enable interoperable and secure operations with unmanned /ppand autonomous systems. /ppSuch solutions will be integrated into NATO standards supporting the adoption of /ppnetworked robotic assets into military operations across the warfare areas. /ppScientific duties include the following: /pp Be able to perform, decompose and coordinate the scientific work for more /ppjunior staff and other function on the activities developed under these topics; /pp Propose (internally and to external sponsoring programs) and perform /ppspecialist research and development on all these themes, receiving guidelines /ppfrom the Project Leader and Programme Manager; /pp Plan and execute simulated and field (at sea) trials and demonstrations; /pp Plan and conduct experimentation including theoretical and data analysis, /ppproperly documenting and reporting all steps of the work; /pp Document the performed work in technical and scientific Centre reports, short /pppapers, refereed scientific journals and internal/external presentations; /pp Interact with national and international scientific establishments in order to /ppremain abreast of the latest technical and scientific principles and practices on /ppthese matters; /p /pppNATO UNCLASSIFIED /ppPag /ppe3 /pp Management activities may include: /ppo Responsibility for small teams dedicated to theoretical and experimental /ppstudies in the topics above, distributing workload and providing basic /ppproblem solving; /ppo Coordinate teams carrying experimental work at sea, on board the /ppresearch vessels or through the Centre reach-back facilities; /ppo Delivery of results according to the CMRE Programme of Work rules and /ppquality control regarding scientific content work package deliverables /ppwithin these topic areas. /pp3. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND ADDITIONAL DUTIES /ppa. Flexibility Clause /ppThe incumbent may be required to perform other related duties as directed. /ppAll other related duties should correspond with the required competencies for the job. /ppb. Deployment/Travel /ppThe incumbent may be required to perform their duties onboard Centre or chartered /ppvessels. The incumbent may be required to undertake TDY assignments within and /ppc. Certification /ppThe incumbent needs to hold a fit for sea certificate in line with the International /ppMaritime Organization (IMO) and International Labour Organization (ILO) standards /ppbefore taking up duty. /pp4. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS /ppa. Professional Experience /pp Sound experience with Unmanned Systems and in particular autonomous /ppsystems and their command-and-control requirements; /pp Experience in designing, developing or supporting command-and-control /pparchitectures for Unmanned Systems; /pp Experience in the practical usage of data modelling software tools; /pp Programming: knowledge of, at least, one of the following programming /pplanguages, the knowledge of more programming languages will be considered /ppo C++ /ppo Python /ppo C# /p /pppNATO UNCLASSIFIED /ppPag /ppe4 /ppo Java /pp Solid knowledge and scientific experience in physics, mathematics, /ppengineering or related field, demonstrated by a record scientific or technical /pppublications in the fields of Unmanned Systems, software architectures, /ppcommunications engineering or related field(s); /pp Excellent documenting abilities; /pp Experience conducting scientific/technical project work within a multi-national /ppenvironment demonstrated through project participation. /ppb. Education/Professional experience /pp MSc degree in physics, mathematics, engineering or related field with a specific /ppfocus on unmanned/autonomous vehicles or related field and at least 5 years of /pprelevant post related work experience. /ppOr /pp PhD in physics, mathematics, engineering or related field with a specific focus on /ppunmanned/autonomous vehicles and at least 2 years of relevant post related work /ppexperience. /ppc. Language Requirements /ppA thorough knowledge of one of the two NATO languages, both written and spoken, /ppis essential and some knowledge of the other is desirable. /ppNOTE: Most of the work of CMRE is conducted in the English language. /pp5. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS /ppA subset of the following experience requirements is desirable: /pp Experience with Enterprise Architect. /pp Deep knowledge of STANAG 4817 down to the different volumes. /pp Knowledge of data architectures to support unmanned systems operational /ppdeployments. /pp Knowledge of the NATO Standardization Agreement processes. /pp Project management certification (e.g. PRINCE2). /pp Documented experience in managing scientific projects. /pp Demonstrated ability to obtain funding for new research activities. /pp Experience to work with Navy’s and/or Defence organizations. /pp Internationally recognised member of their technical community of interest /p /pppNATO UNCLASSIFIED /ppPag /ppe5 /pp Standard Language English 4444 (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing). /pp6. ATTRIBUTES/COMPETENCIES /ppThe successful candidate possess the following competencies / personal attributes: /pp Excellent communication skills, both oral and written – able to communicate at /ppall levels; /pp Very good interpersonal skills. Adapts to the team, solicits inputs and /ppencourages others; /pp Innovative and driven. Always displaying sound judgement; /pp Excellent time management and organizational skills; /pp Clear analytical thinking. Learns rapidly and manages knowledge effectively. /ppAll CMRE personnel are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with the current NATO Code of Conduct agreed by the North Atlantic Council (NAC), and thus display the core values of integrity, impartiality, loyalty, accountability, and professionalism. /pp7. REMARKS /ppThe duties are performed in an office, laboratory, workshop environment or on-board /ppCentre ships. Slightly undesirable working conditions may apply. /ppThe nature of this position may require the staff members to be called at times, to /pptravel for work and/or to work outside normal office hours. /pp___________________________ /ppAbout Us: /ppThe Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation (CMRE) is part of the NATO /ppScience and Technology Organization (STO). The mission of the STO is to help /ppposition both national and NATO science and technology investments as a strategic /ppenabler and technology advantage for the defence and security posture of NATO Allies /ppand partners. The Centre conducts scientific research and technology development /ppand delivers innovative field-tested ST solutions to address the defence and security /ppneeds of the Alliance. CMRE has more than 60 years of experience and has produced /ppa cadre of leaders in ocean science, modelling and simulation, acoustics and other /ppdisciplines, as well as producing critical results and understanding that have been built /ppinto the operational concepts of NATO and the Nations. /ppWhat we offer: /p /pppNATO UNCLASSIFIED /ppPag /ppe6 /pp Salary (Pay Basis): 5,725.22 (EUR) Monthly* /pp*Salary value as per 2025. Subject to future adjustments in accordance with /pp Grade ABCL grade A2/ NATO grade G15 /pp A world class research facility located in the sea port of La Spezia, Italy /ppsupported by two specialised research vessels. /pp An exciting place in which to work situated at an ideal location, the port of La /ppSpezia, Italy, enabling synergy with regional and global academic institutes and /pp Salary and conditions of employment will be in accordance with the NATO /ppCivilian Personnel Regulations (NCPR), which includes a rewarding salary and /ppa comprehensive system of allowances, supplements and insurances to /ppsupport families and, in case of expatriated staff, offers an interesting /pp A generous annual leave and, (where eligible) home leave. /pp The successful candidate will be offered a three years’ definite duration contract /ppwhich may be renewed for subsequent periods subject to business needs, /ppsatisfactory performance and the need to rotate skills and talent within the /ppOrganization. /pp Applicants who prove to be competent for the post but who are not successful /ppin this competition may be offered an appointment to another post of a similar /ppnature, which might become vacant in the near future, albeit at the same or a /pplower grade, provided they meet the necessary requirements. /ppOur recruitment process: /pp Please note that we can only accept applications from nationals of NATO /ppmember countries. /pp Applications (including the most relevant publications, the diplomas - stating the /pphighest level of education - and a CV) for this vacancy are to be submitted using /ppthe E-recruitment system. /pp Appointment will be subject to receipt of a security clearance (provided by the /ppnational Authorities of the selected candidate) and approval of the candidate’s /ppmedical file by the CMRE Medical Adviser. /ppAdditional information: /pp CMRE values diverse backgrounds and perspectives and is committed to /pprecruiting and retaining a diverse and talented workforce. We welcome /ppapplications of nationals from all Member States and strongly encourage /ppwomen to apply. /pp Selected candidates are expected to be role models of integrity, and to promote /ppgood governance through ongoing efforts in their work. /p /pppNATO UNCLASSIFIED /ppPag /ppe7 /ppFor more information on how to apply: /ppHow to apply for posts within NATO /pp6 tips to apply for posts within NATO /ppNOTE: /ppNATO will not accept any phase of the recruitment and selection prepared, in /ppwhole or in part, by means of generative artificial-intelligence (AI) tools, /ppincluding and without limitation to chatbots, such as Chat Generative Pre /pptrained Transformer (Chat GPT), or other language generating tools. NATO /ppreserves the right to screen applications to identify the use of such tools. All /ppapplications prepared, in whole or in part, by means of such generative or /ppcreative AI applications may be rejected without further consideration at NATO’s /ppsole discretion, and NATO reserves the right to take further steps in such cases /ppas appropriate. /ppHOW TO APPLY: /ppApplications are to be submitted using the NATO Talent Acquisition Program (NTAP) /p pApplications submitted by other means are not accepted. NTAP allows adding /ppattachments. Essential information must be included in the application form. Particular /ppattention should be given to Education and Experience section. Each question should /ppbe answered completely. Expressions such as “please see annex / enclosed /ppdocument” or invitations to follow links to personal webpages are not acceptable and /ppwill be disregarded. All answers should be in English preferably, or French. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr