Automotive R&D Engineer – Mobility & Emerging Technologies

About this position

Company Description

RE:LAB is a design and innovation company specialized in shaping the interaction between people and complex technologies.

Since 2004, we have been working on products and systems used daily across the automotive, industrial, and consumer sectors. Our goal is to make advanced technology understandable, safe, and natural to use.

We don’t just design interfaces. We design experiences that bring together design, engineering, human factors, and artificial intelligence. Our multidisciplinary team tackles real-world challenges in highly complex contexts, where quality and reliability are essential.

We partner with global companies when user experience is not a detail, but a critical factor for a product’s success—when adoption, safety, and user trust truly make the difference.

At RE:LAB, we believe technology should feel human. This belief guides the way we work, the design decisions we make, and the relationships we build every day.

Designing human experiences for complex technologies.

Position

To strengthen our Research & Development team, we are looking for an Automotive R&D Engineer to contribute to the development of innovative research projects in the fields of mobility and emerging technologies.

The selected candidate will be involved in research activities exploring future mobility solutions, intelligent vehicle systems, and innovative technological applications, including quantum computing and advanced computational approaches.

The role combines technical research, analysis, experimentation, and the development of new project concepts, working in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, universities, and research partners.

We are particularly interested in candidates with a strong academic background in Vehicle Engineering and a genuine inclination toward research and innovation.

The ideal candidate is curious, analytical, and motivated to investigate new technologies, explore innovative solutions, and contribute to the development of research initiatives.

Main Activities

• Contribute to the development of research and innovation projects in the automotive and mobility sectors.
• Investigate emerging technologies and their potential applications to future mobility systems.
• Support the definition of research objectives, technical concepts, methodologies, and project activities.
• Contribute to the preparation of technical proposals and research project documentation.
• Participate in research activities involving intelligent mobility, advanced simulation, and quantum computing applications.
• Conduct technical analyses, literature reviews, and feasibility studies.
• Support experimentation, simulation, testing, and validation activities.
• Analyze research results and contribute to the development of innovative solutions and demonstrators.
• Collaborate with universities, research institutions, and multidisciplinary project partners.
• Prepare technical reports, research documentation, and project deliverables.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Automotive Engineering, Vehicle Engineering, or closely related engineering disciplines.
• Solid understanding of vehicle systems, automotive technologies, and mobility engineering.
• Strong interest in Research & Development, scientific research, and technological innovation.
• Analytical mindset and ability to approach complex technical problems systematically.
• Interest in exploring new technologies and multidisciplinary research topics.
• Ability to analyze technical and scientific information and translate it into project activities.
• Good organizational skills and ability to contribute to research planning and documentation.
• Curiosity, initiative, and willingness to develop new technical competencies.
• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and research partners.
• Good command of the English language, both written and spoken.

Nice to Have

• Previous experience in academic or industrial research activities, including research fellowships, scholarships, PhD programs, or collaborations with university research groups.
• Participation in research and innovation projects, including national or European funded initiatives.

Other information

Schedule: Full- time, 40 hours per week.

Location: Napoli, on-site

Our Promise

We build technology for people—and that same principle guides how we work together. At RE:LAB, you’ll find more than a role: a place where ideas are valued, growth is supported, and individual perspectives contribute to meaningful innovation.

Our Values in Action

• Integrity first: we act with transparency and responsibility in every decision, project, and interaction.
• Diversity as a strength: different backgrounds and viewpoints help us solve complex problems better.
• Inclusion by design: we encourage open dialogue and create space for everyone to contribute.
• Growth mindset: we support continuous learning and professional development through real projects and shared expertise.

Ready to shape the future of human–machine interaction?

Join a team that values both advanced technology and human connection.