Embedded Systems & Electrical Engineer

Subtidal is on a mission to accelerate the 5+ gigaton annual carbon removal potential of our oceans. Our goal is ambitious: to introduce the first scalable solution for monitoring, reporting, and verifying ocean carbon removals. This effort is crucial for addressing climate change and maintaining ecological balance. As a part of Subtidal, you will play an integral role in a project with a profound global impact.

THE OPPORTUNITY

This role presents a distinctive chance to build a never-before-seen technology poised to shift the dynamics in climate action. You will be our first hire and will play a core role in designing and building Subtidal’s Ocean Carbon Sensing Grid, the first solution for measuring, analyzing, and reporting on ocean carbon sequestration, accurately, in real-time, and at scale. We're on the hunt for a proactive, creative, self-starter who has a passion for crafting systems from inception, who loves working on moonshots, and who shares our passion for working with the oceans to fight climate change.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Location: Falmouth, MA onsite OR hybrid remote with 3 days onsite per week.

Subtidal is seeking an Embedded Systems & Electrical Engineer to assist with the fabrication, demonstration, and validation of an autonomous, field-deployable Ocean Carbon Sensing Grid. We have a strong interdisciplinary focus, and a successful applicant will have essential responsibilities in embedded systems and electrical engineering, with a desire to learn from and engage with other team members, with the following responsibilities:

• Owning the overall hardware electronics implementation for Subtidal products.

• Designing and developing PCB schematics and layouts using CAD software tools.

• Developing firmware for microcontrollers using programming languages such as C/C++ and Python.

• Creating and maintaining documentation, including schematics, bill of materials, and assembly drawings.

• Leading cross-functional design reviews to ensure the designs meet performance and reliability requirements.

• Generating ideas, designs, and plans on how to take the next generation of Subtidal’s Ocean Carbon Sensing Grid and future ocean monitoring solutions to the next level. 

Reports directly to the Co-founder & Chief Scientist

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s or higher level of education in Electrical Engineering or related engineering field

• 2+ years experience in embedded systems development and PCB design (ideally in the context of wirelessly connected/IoT devices) 

• Strong knowledge of wireless electronics, including digital and analog circuits, microprocessors, and other electronic components

• Experience with board bring-up and soldering of SMT components

• Proficiency in firmware (FW) development: skilled in writing and debugging FW using programming languages such as C/C++, as well as experience using debug probes and command line tools

• Skilled in troubleshooting and identifying issues with PCB/FW, and able to propose and implement effective solutions

• Familiarity with Git or another version control system

• Passion for climate and the oceans

ADDITIONAL GREAT-TO-HAVES

Here are additional skills and experience that aren’t required, but would be strong assets in your role: 

• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and meet production deadlines, while also able to independently explore new innovative ideas

• Experience with mechanical design and/or 3D printing

• Strong communication and collaboration skills

• Passion for continuous iteration, tinkering, and exploring ways to take products to a new level

• Skills, experience, and/or a desire to learn new interdisciplinary skills in areas such as marine sciences, physics, chemistry, and ocean engineering

• Experience with ocean environments, using electronics in harsh environments, and/or driving sea-going vessels for field research

• Experience working in a scientific environment and independently conducting experiments

• Experience in computer programming for data analysis (e.g., Matlab, Python)

Sound intriguing? Contact:

hiring@subtidal.com with a detailed cover letter addressing your qualifications and interests in this role and a resume. We look forward to hearing from you!