Software Developer
About the job
- At least 3 years of software development experience in a professional engineering environment.
- Experience developing software applications using C++.
- Experience developing applications using C# and Python.
- Experience with Microsoft Windows application development.
- Experience using Visual Studio and the Microsoft .NET development environment.
- Experience developing software in a team-based environment using source control tools.
- Experience with software testing and verification activities.
- Strong C++ programming experience and competency in additional programming languages, particularly C# and Python.
- Strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles.
- Experience developing maintainable, scalable, and efficient software solutions.
- Experience with Git-based source control systems, debugging tools, and software analysis tools.
- Experience with cross-platform graphical user interface development, particularly Qt, and designing and implementing intuitive user interfaces.
- Understanding of user experience and usability principles.
- Experience developing software applications for Microsoft Windows and familiarity with Linux operating systems and development environments.
- Competency with network programming and communications; experience with TCP/IP and UDP protocols; understanding of client-server architectures and network communications; and ability to diagnose communication and interface issues between connected systems.
- Understanding of software testing methodologies and best practices; experience generating test plans, test procedures, and test reports; and familiarity with software development lifecycle processes.
- All candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain Canadian Controlled Goods and Canadian Government Security clearances.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; verbal and written communication skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams; organizational and time-management skills; attention to detail and commitment to quality; adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies; and a customer-focused, results-oriented mindset.
- Implement software in C++, C#, and Python following written specifications, established coding standards, and company software engineering practices.
- Design, develop, and maintain software applications for customer products, research initiatives, and internal engineering tools.
- Design and implement graphical user interfaces for operator, engineering, and customer-facing applications.
- Participate in software architecture development, design reviews, and code reviews.
- Develop reusable software modules, libraries, and frameworks.
- Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software defects throughout the development lifecycle.
- Support integration of software with hardware, sensors, control systems, and networked devices.
- Develop software solutions for Windows and Linux environments.
- Develop and execute software test plans and verification procedures.
- Perform unit, integration, system, and regression testing.
- Support automated testing initiatives and contribute to test automation frameworks.
- Analyze test results and identify root causes of software defects.
- Support verification and validation activities in accordance with project and customer requirements.
- Participate in design verification and acceptance testing activities.
- Generate software documentation, technical reports, test plans, test procedures, and test reports using Microsoft Office tools.
- Maintain software design documentation and user manuals.
- Document software configurations, interfaces, and release information.
- Contribute to project status reports and engineering reviews.
- Ensure documentation remains current and aligned with software releases.
- Work with multidisciplinary engineering teams to define software requirements and technical solutions.
- Participate in project planning, task estimation, and technical reviews.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives related to software development practices and tools.
- Contribute to process improvements that enhance software quality, reliability, and maintainability.
- Stay current with emerging software technologies, development tools, and industry best practices.
- Experience in robotics, autonomous systems, defense, industrial automation, marine systems, or similar industries is considered an asset.
About the company
GeoSpectrum Technologies designs, manufactures, and integrates underwater acoustic hardware and systems, including hydrophones, transducers, acoustic sources, and sonar systems, assembled in-house for off-the-shelf or custom end-to-end solutions. It often serves as a prime contractor by pairing its underwater tech with other systems like radars and cameras for comprehensive surveillance and monitoring. Its product lineup includes the M20 Particle Motion Sensor and low-drag towed arrays such as M508 Hydrus, as well as offshore surveillance systems like Lilypad for persistent monitoring. The company differentiates itself by controlling the entire production chain—from small hydrophone components to multi-million dollar sonar systems—to tailor solutions for defense, oil and gas, environmental science, security, and oceanography.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$720K
Headquarters
Canada
Founded
1994
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- March 5, 2026 Hanwha partnerships opened a Canadian submarine supply chain for GeoSpectrum.
- July 22, 2026 U.S. Navy procurement named GeoSpectrum transducers, boosting export credibility.
- Rec View's 2026 launch deepens sticky sonar software sales beyond hardware margins.
What critics are saying
- Hanwha Ocean's CPSP deal can stall, cutting GeoSpectrum's clearest growth channel by 2027.
- Defense export scrutiny around Israel-linked suppliers can delay contracts and customer onboarding.
- Ultra Maritime, OSI Maritime Systems, and larger primes can squeeze GeoSpectrum on integrated sonar bids.
What makes GeoSpectrum Technologies unique
- GeoSpectrum owns underwater acoustics plus sonar processing, from hydrophones to Rec View.
- March 5, 2026 Hanwha Ocean paired GeoSpectrum with LIG Nex1 for submarine systems.
- GeoSpectrum's 400-person 2026 workforce supports custom hardware assembly in Dartmouth.
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6 month growth
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14%Hanwha Ocean hosts its CPSP Partners' Day in Ottawa. Hanwha Ocean 9. March 2026 Canadian companies and universities join Hanwha Ocean's global submarine supply chain through new partnerships. March 5, 2026, OTTAWA, ON - Canadian companies and universities from Ontario and atlantic Canada are stepping into a global submarine supply chain following the signing of five industry Teaming Agreements and three university memoranda of understanding (MOUs) announced today at an Ottawa partnership event tied to Canada's Canadian patrol submarine project (CPSP). The agreements connect Canadian manufacturers, defence technology firms, and academic institutions directly with international naval shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean and its global technology partners, creating new pathways for domestic innovation, applied research, and skilled workforce development aligned with Canada's "Buy Canadian" policy and Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) objectives. The partnerships were formalized during Hanwha Ocean's CPSP Partners' Day at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa, which brought together Canadian industry leaders, universities, government stakeholders, and international defence partners. Each Teaming Agreement is structured as a tri-party collaboration between Hanwha Ocean, a Canadian company, and a South Korean or international defence technology partner, establishing integrated cooperation frameworks across critical submarine capability areas. The five Teaming Agreements include partnerships with the following Canadian companies: * GeoSpectrum Technologies Inc. and Ultra Maritime (both Dartmouth, Nova Scotia), partnering with Hanwha Ocean and LIG Nex1 (Korea) on underwater acoustic SONAR and undersea warfare systems; * Aspin Kemp & Associates (AKA Energy Systems) (Prince Edward Island) and J-Squared Technologies Inc. (Kanata, Ontario), partnering with Hanwha Ocean and KTE (Korea) on power distribution, electrical and control systems, embedded computing, and integrated platform management systems; * Safran Trusted 4D Canada (Montreal, Quebec), partnering with Hanwha Ocean and Safran Electronics & Defense (France) to combine Canadian integration expertise with advanced optronics, inertial navigation systems, radar, and defence electronics technologies in support of submarine and naval programs. In parallel, Hanwha Ocean signed MOUs with the University of Toronto, University of New Brunswick, and Dalhousie University, establishing cooperation in research, innovation, and education in areas including: * AI-enabled naval and maritime systems; * Digital and simulation technologies; * Underwater acoustic and stealth technologies; * Arctic-capable vessel technologies; and * Intelligent and automated technologies for crew reduction. The academic partnerships are intended to advance next-generation maritime and defence capabilities while supporting workforce development and applied research collaboration in Canada. The Ottawa event was attended by representatives from Canadian economic development agencies, academia, industry, the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Canada, and military stakeholders, underscoring the broader economic and strategic significance of Canada-Korea defence cooperation. Hanwha Ocean said it will continue expanding partnerships with Canadian industry and research institutions as it advances its CPSP proposal, positioning itself as a long-term industrial partner committed to strengthening Canada's defence ecosystem, innovation capacity, and skilled workforce.
Bringing GeoSpectrum onboard as a Preferred Supplier to Team Vigilance, with the potential that their portfolio of innovative and leading-edge products offer, designed and manufactured right here in Canada, is an easy decision.
Canada has sent a deep roster of oceantech industry members and ecosystem support players to this year's Oceanology International Americas conference in San Diego, which is underway this week.Twenty Canadian exhibitors — many of them startups, and all but one from either British Columbia or Atlantic Canada — are attending, along with a roster of ecosystem delegates from organizations like Dalhousie University’s CDL Oceans accelerator and the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency.Ocean Supercluster CEO Kendra MacDonald was also part of a panel discussion Tuesday about “unlocking the potential” of the ocean economy.Most of the companies are focused in some way on data gathering or analysis, often with high-tech sensors as part of their product offerings.Here’s a look at the companies to be found at “The Canadian Pavilion,” stands C50 and D50:Albion MarineDelta, BCSergiy Yakovenko, directorAlbion is a maritime engineering and project management service company that works with the shipping and natural resource industries.Cellula RoboticsBurnaby, BCJacqueline Nichols, business developmentCellula Robotics is an engineering company that makes turnkey subsea robotic systems.eDNAtecSt. John’s, NLSteve Barrett, CEOeDNAtec sells technology for measuring “environmental DNA” that can indicate the presence of specific organisms in soil, sediment or water.eSonarSt. John’s, NLGary Dinn, CTOeSonar sells a range of underwater acoustic sensors, with a particular emphasis on battery-operated, energy-efficient products.GeoSpectrum Technologies Halifax, NSJason Day, Sales ManagerGeoSpectrum sells a range of underwater acoustic hardware, including low-frequency noise-generating devices.Glas Ocean ElectricHalifax, NSSue Molloy, CEO and Dom Molloy, CROGlas Ocean Electric sells electrification kits for boats, particularly fishing vessels.JASCO Applied SciencesHalifax, NSScott Carr, CEOJASCO is a service company that specializes in assessing the impacts of underwater sound on marine life, particularly for environmental reviews for industries such as oil and gas and fishing.MacArtney Underwater TechnologyHalifax, NSDon Bryan, General ManagerMacArtney is a service and technology company specializing in digital connectivity and data acquisition systems for oil and gas companies.MarecommsHalifax, NSUlaş Güntürkün, CEOMarecomms, whose main product is Aquaband, sells wireless communications and remote sensing technology for subsea operations, including an innovative underwater Wi-Fi system.The Marine Institute at Memorial UniversitySt. John’s, NLKelley Santos and Joe SingletoThe Marine Institute is an academic research institute that works with the private sector to develop and test innovative blue technologies.Marine ThinkingHalifax, NSYuan Yao, product directorMarine Thinking has developed Marine Tensor, which is essentially a self-driving system for marine vehicles that uses a range of sensor types, including LiDAR, radar and sonar.MetOcean TelematicsHalifax, NSKyle MacInnis, business development managerMetOcean sells satellite-based telematics services, which are platforms for transmitting data. The company also offers a range of data acquisition and telemetry systems.MTE InstrumentsRimouski, QCKevin Wilson, director of salesMTE makes instrumentation for oceanographic readings, including passive acoustic monitoring systems and submarine observatories.Open Ocean Robotics Victoria, BCElisabeth Paul, director of business developmentOpen Ocean is a service company that uses solar-powered autonomous vessels for environmental and marine mammal monitoring.Ping DSP North Saanich, BC Paul Kraeutner, president and Torsten Schulz, digital marketing managerPing sells sonar technology for mapping, imaging and exploring the underwater environment.Pro-OceanusBridgewater, NSMark Barry, VP of business developmentPro-Oceanus sells dissolved carbon dioxide, methane and “total dissolved gas pressure” sensors for use in oceans research.RutterSt. John’s, NLStephen Hale, vice president and Matt Rumboldt, sales representativeRutter sells a variety of radar technologies, including for oil spill monitoring and sea ice detection, among other applications.SEAMOR Marine Nanaimo, BCRobin Li, president and Jeff Smith, director of sales and marketingSEAMOR sells modular, autonomous marine vehicles for performing maritime inspections.SubC ImagingClarenville, NLIan McMillan, sales and partnership director and Marcus Morrissey, customer successSubC designs and builds deep-sea cameras, LEDs, lasers, and software for a wide range of marine applications, including research and aquaculture.Xeos Technologies Halifax, NSGeoff MacIntyre, vice president and Dan Ryan, sales managerXeos has developed a range of energy efficient telemetry gear, including wave height sensors and various types of beacons, among other products
With the framework already in place from TruView, GeoSpectrum introduced Rec View to its product line: a real-time, integrated sonar processing system with tactical picture management.