Embedded Software Engineer, DSP
About the job
- A B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline, with 0–5 years of relevant experience.
- Strong C/C++ skills and familiarity with assembly-level debugging and optimization.
- A strong foundation in linear algebra and digital signal processing, including filters and transforms.
- Experience drafting technical documentation.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Willingness to travel, with occasional periods up to 20% depending on project phase.
- Must qualify as a U.S. Person.
- Develop and maintain real-time embedded C/C++ code, including core components of the acoustic modem firmware, owning features from concept through deployment.
- Implement, optimize, and validate advanced acoustic signal-processing algorithms.
- Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, systems, and field teams to define interfaces and verify system performance.
- Develop tests, tools, and procedures for firmware validation, hardware bring-up, production testing, troubleshooting, and repair.
- Keep up to date with emerging technologies and research in relevant fields to inform engineering and design decisions.
- Help improve engineering culture, communication, and technical standards as the team grows.
- Experience deploying digital signal processing and/or machine-learning algorithms on resource-constrained embedded platforms.
- Familiarity with FPGA development and hardware description languages such as VHDL.
- Experience with analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits, such as low-noise amplifiers, analog-to-digital converters, and analog front ends.
- Familiarity with sonar and/or undersea technology.
About the company
OceanComm develops high-speed wireless underwater communication systems using acoustic-modem technology to move data through seawater. Its main product, an ultrasound-based modem, connects to existing Ethernet networks to enable tetherless control of underwater vehicles and real-time data, including video, from subsea environments. The company stands out by using patented signal-processing algorithms that achieve 100–1,000 times higher data rates in the underwater setting and by serving defense, offshore energy, and oceanographic research clients with ready-to-use networking capabilities. OceanComm’s goal is to help offshore operators reduce costs by providing real-time data access, video streaming, and remote control of subsea assets.
Company Size
1-10
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$2.6M
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
Founded
2014
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- OceanComm posted five R&D openings in August 2026, signaling active product expansion.
- HigherGov shows a new April 2026 federal award, confirming continuing government demand.
- LinkedIn and website updates in September 2026 show customer-facing momentum and live market visibility.
What critics are saying
- Hydromea and Equinor demonstrated seabed-to-cloud wireless broadband in March 2026.
- OceanComm still depends on federal SBIR and small Navy purchase orders, limiting revenue diversification.
- If optical subsea networking wins defense and energy buyers, OceanComm's acoustic niche shrinks fast.
What makes OceanComm unique
- OceanComm claims 400 kbps underwater links and 7 km range on custom models.
- Singer and Riedl still anchor patented acoustic modem expertise from Illinois and Navy work.
- Its Ethernet-compatible, software-defined modem differentiates against bespoke subsea integration projects.
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Benefits
- Flexible Work Hours
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Stock Options