About us
SunCubes was born at the Politecnico di Milano with the vision of transforming energy transmission. Incubated at ESA BIC Milan, the company quickly gained recognition for its innovative wireless power solutions, earning awards such as the T-TeC prize and Test-It Award in collaboration with industry leaders like Leonardo.
The group
SunCubes is a diverse group of engineers, researchers, and innovators driven by a shared passion for redefining energy transmission.
Combining expertise in aerospace, robotics, and energy systems, the team works collaboratively to develop cutting-edge wireless power solutions that address real-world challenges. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, the team is shaping the future of energy technology.
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At SunCubes, we’re shaping the future of energy transmission with groundbreaking technology. We’re looking for passionate, innovative thinkers to join our dynamic team and help us push the boundaries of what’s possible. Explore our open positions and be part of the journey to revolutionize wireless power.
Wireless RF & Embedded Systems Engineer
Location: SunCubes – Milan, Italy
SunCubes develops laser-based wireless power systems for autonomous platforms such as UAVs and robotics.
To support the development of our low-latency sensing and wireless communication architecture, we are looking for a Wireless RF & Embedded Systems Engineer who can design RF communication systems and implement embedded firmware for real-time control and communication.
You will work at the intersection of RF engineering and embedded firmware development, contributing directly to the design of high-performance wireless systems.
What You Will Do
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Design and develop RF communication subsystems operating in sub-GHz bands.
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Define system architecture, select RF components and optimize wireless links for low-latency and reliable communication.
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Develop embedded firmware in C/C++ for microcontroller-based systems.
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Design and optimize low-level drivers and hardware abstraction layers.
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Implement and optimize communication protocols such as:
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SPI
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I2C
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UART
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Sub-GHz RF protocols (FSK, GFSK or similar)
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Support system integration, debugging and field testing.
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Collaborate closely with hardware and software teams to integrate RF communication into larger system architectures.
What We Are Looking For
Degree in:
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Electronic Engineering
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Telecommunications Engineering
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Computer Engineering
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or similar disciplines
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Strong programming skills in C/C++ for embedded systems
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Experience with microcontrollers
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Experience working with RF or wireless communication systems
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Familiarity with RTOS environments
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Hands-on experience with embedded hardware (PCB bring-up, schematic reading, debugging)
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Strong problem-solving mindset and ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
Nice to Have
Experience with:
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Sub-GHz wireless communication
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Low-latency wireless protocols
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Robotics, UAVs or autonomous systems
Previous work experiences in the above mentioned fields will be considered an asset.
Embedded Control & Real-Time Software Engineer
Location: SunCubes – Milan, Italy
SunCubes develops laser-based wireless power systems for autonomous platforms such as UAVs and Pointing Systems.
To support the development of our embedded control, sensing and actuation systems, we are looking for an Embedded Control & Real-Time Software Engineer who can design and implement robust real-time spftware for sensor, actuator and communication integration.
You will work at the intersection of embedded software, real-time systems and control, contributing directly to the development of reliable, observable and high-performance embedded architectures.
What You Will Do
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Design and develop embedded firmware in C/C++ for microcontroller-based systems, with a strong focus on real-time control and system integration.
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Implement and optimize RTOS-based software architectures ensuring deterministic timing and efficient task scheduling for sensing, actuation, and control.
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Develop and maintain low-level drivers and hardware interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C) with advanced peripheral configuration and DMA management.
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Design and customize communication protocols (e.g., MAVLink extensions or similar), ensuring robust data exchange and low-latency performance.
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Implement system health, telemetry, and diagnostics features, including logging, heartbeat mechanisms, and fail-safe logic for real-time monitoring.
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Support system integration, calibration, commissioning, and tuning on test benches and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) platforms.
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Collaborate closely with hardware, control, and software teams to integrate embedded subsystems into larger robotic architectures.
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Implement and optimize embedded subsystems such as:
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Real-time scheduling and deterministic timing
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RTOS-based task architectures
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Resource and latency management
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Telemetry, logging, heartbeat and system diagnostics
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Communication protocol design
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MAVLink extensions or similar protocol customizations
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DMA
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Peripheral configuration and management
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Support system integration, calibration, commissioning and tuning on test benches.
Contribute to debugging, validation, HIL activities and field testing.
Collaborate closely with hardware, control and software teams to integrate embedded subsystems into larger system architectures. -
Where needed, support integration with industrial components and PLC / structured languages environments.
What We Are Looking For
Degree in:
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Electronic Engineering
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Mechatronics Engineering
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Computer Science
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or similar disciplines
Other requirements:
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Programming skills in C/C++ for embedded systems
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Experience with microcontrollers, preferably STM32 or similar platforms
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Experience with real-time embedded systems
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Familiarity with RTOS environments such as FreeRTOS or similar
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Experience developing drivers for sensors and actuators
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Understanding of deterministic timing, scheduling and latency-sensitive systems
Nice to Have
Experience with:
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- Embedded control systems
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Telemetry, diagnostics and fault management
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Hardware-In-the-Loop setups and validation workflows
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MAVLink or custom embedded communication protocols
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Calibration, commissioning and field testing procedures
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PLCs and structured industrial programming languages
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Robotics, UAVs, aerospace or autonomous systems