Would you like to help us save the ocean?

The challenge we solve  

On land, the GPS and other GNSS constellations give precise information about where we are. Same is true for any equipment we tag with such positioning units. However, as soon as you go below water, the positioning becomes much more complicated. We at OSAC have developed a new system that we have called PingMe to solve this issue by measuring the positioning of our sensors, attached to for example a fishnet, relative to a known position, such as a ship. In addition to giving precise subsea positioning, our system has integrated sensors for measuring variables such as temperature and pressure, and these data can be communicated to vessels within a few kilometers for real-time updates. If the vessel has Internet access our cloud services will be updated in real-time as well. Having live data on the environmental conditions surrounding the fishing gear in the depth, in addition to the position of the gear, provides the fishermen with valuable decision support and enable them to fish with higher precision. Due to the accuracy and low cost of our solution, we can work in new markets that previously had no such viable solution available. Our current market focuses are the fisheries, where we can tag fishing gear and make a real difference providing critical environmantal data for enhanced fishing-efficiency, as well as detecting the gear should it get lost. Other markets that we focus on, are research and aquaculture. Both have equipment and assets below water, that require position tracking and monitoring of environmental variables. Our technology therefore contribute to a more sustainable use of our oceans on many levels. 

The opportunity  

We at Ocean Space Acoustics are proud that we have built such a complex system from the ground up. This is, however, only the start, and the company is now very much on the start line for a scale-up phase. To succeed in this next phase, we need a hands-on hardware engineer to take responsibility for improving and further developing our analog and digital product design.  

Responsibilities  

The main responsibilities include:  

• Designing and testing of analog and digital circuits 

• Design and implementation of PCBs  

• EMC design and verification 

• Close collaboration with mechanical- and software engineers to ensure optimal performance 

• Analyse performance metrics and conduct failure analysis to continuously improve our hardware design 

• Acoustic testing in watertank 

• Establish and maintain hardware test automation 

Your profile  

We are looking for a self-driven and enthusiastic person with good communication skills and experience in the following:  

• Analog and digital hardware in embedded systems  

• Embedded programming 

• PCB design, experience with Altium software for this purpose is a plus, but not a necessity 

• Underwater acoustics and subsea equipment  

• Troubleshooting and finding solutions to hardware issues 

You are not required to tick off all the items above, but you must be interested in learning more about them and refining your talent. 

So, if you are intrigued by this position, but have some doubts about whether your  

experience matches our needs, why not get in touch, and we can find out together?  

We offer  

• An open collaborative workplace where you can have immediate impact  

• Free car parking outside our office  

• Free lunch at the office  

• Mobile phone coverage  

• Competitive salary, pension and insurance scheme  

• Sea trials on own test vessel in Trondheimsfjorden 

Ocean Space Acoustics AS is a visionary company originating from SINTEF, Norway's largest research institution. We develop and commercialize groundbreaking technology within hydroacoustics to contribute to a cleaner and more sustainable ocean, while making our customers more efficient and profitable through improved environmental data and situational awareness. Our headquarters are located in Trondheim, and we are proud of our innovative culture and our commitment to sustainability.