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San Diego, CA (hybrid with field testing) Overview
HyperKelp builds low-cost, long-endurance ocean sensing platforms that operate in contested and remote environments. The Kelp Smart Buoy (KSB) is a modular, solar-powered system supporting ISR, environmental monitoring, and defense applications. This role focuses on designing, building, and deploying embedded systems that power persistent maritime sensing at the edge. Responsibilities
Design and develop embedded firmware for KSB platforms (MCUs, sensor interfaces, power systems) Integrate and optimize sensors (acoustic, RF, EO/IR, environmental) Support edge processing and AI/ML deployment on constrained hardware Work closely with mechanical and software engineers on hardware integration Debug and validate systems in lab and real-world maritime environments Support rapid prototyping, iteration, and field deployments Contribute to system architecture and product roadmap decisions Required Qualifications
BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field 3+ years of embedded systems experience Familiarity with hardware interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART, CAN) Understanding of power management and low-power design Experience with embedded Linux is a plus Preferred Qualifications
Experience with maritime, aerospace, or ruggedized systems Familiarity with RF systems or software-defined radio Experience deploying edge AI/ML models Experience with satellite or long-range communications Exposure to defense or dual-use technologies Ability to work across hardware, firmware, and systems What You’ll Work On
Persistent ocean sensing platforms operating for months to years Distributed sensor networks supporting maritime domain awareness Edge AI systems for real-time classification and alerting Competitive salary, equity and benefits. Opportunity to work on high-impact national security applications Small, high-ownership team with rapid iteration cycles Access to advanced prototyping and testing facilities *Due to the nature of our work with defense-related technologies, this role may involve access to export-controlled information and is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations. Applicants must be U.S. persons (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) as defined by ITAR. This position may support U.S. Government programs requiring a security clearance. Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret clearance.
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