Electrical Engineer

Electrical EngineerJob Title: Embedded Electronics & Hardware EngineerCompany: HyperKelpLocation: San Diego, CA (hybrid with field testing)This is a hands-on role building and deploying real-world ocean sensing systems. You will design, integrate, and test embedded hardware and sensors in lab and field environments.OverviewHyperKelp 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 the hardware systems that power persistent maritime sensing at the edge.ResponsibilitiesDesign and develop system for KSB platforms (MCUs, sensor interfaces, power systems)Integrate and optimize sensors (acoustic, RF, EO/IR, environmental)Implement low-power architectures for long-duration deploymentsDevelop communication interfaces (LoRa, SATCOM, cellular, WiFi)Work closely with mechanical and software engineers on hardware integrationDebug and validate systems in lab and real-world maritime environmentsSupport rapid prototyping, iteration, and field deploymentsContribute to system architecture and product roadmap decisionsRequired QualificationsBS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field3+ years of embedded systems experienceFamiliarity with hardware interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART, CAN)Understanding of power management and low-power designExperience with embedded Linux is a plusAbility to work across hardware, firmware, and systemsPreferred QualificationsExperience with maritime, aerospace, or ruggedized systemsFamiliarity with RF systems or software-defined radioExperience with satellite or long-range communicationsExposure to defense or dual-use technologiesAbility to work across hardware, firmware, and systemsWhat You’ll Work OnPersistent ocean sensing platforms operating for months to yearsDistributed sensor networks supporting maritime domain awarenessCompensation & BenefitsCompetitive salary, equity and benefits.Opportunity to work on high-impact national security applicationsSmall, high-ownership team with rapid iteration cyclesAccess to advanced prototyping and testing facilitiesThis position may support U.S. Government programs requiring a security clearance. Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret clearance.ApplyHR@hyperkelp.com