Electronics Technician Intern
About the job
- Progress toward an associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electromechanical Technology, Mechatronics, or a related technical field, with an emphasis on microelectronics.
- Significant hands-on experience in electronics assembly and soldering through coursework, projects, or work.
- Willingness to learn and expand skills in surface mount soldering and rework, PCBA troubleshooting, machining, and computer scripts.
- Ability to work on a boat to deploy and operate modems at sea.
- Ability to lift 35 pounds regularly.
- U.S. Person status.
- Assemble, solder, rework, inspect, and test circuit board assemblies and electromechanical hardware as part of regular production.
- Build and test complete modems using documented procedures and quality standards.
- Troubleshoot failed assemblies and perform rework under the guidance of experienced technicians and engineers.
- Machine mounts and housings using computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing software and a computer numerical control mill.
- Help test modems and integrated systems at sea.
- Help automate manufacturing operations using software-defined measurement equipment and collaborative robots.
- Handle multiple priorities, organize workload, and meet deadlines.
- Participate in continuous improvement activities and suggest ways to improve manufacturing operations.
- Help build a positive and collaborative team culture that promotes product knowledge and skills development.
- Keep the workspace clean, organized, and safe.
- Experience in surface mount soldering and rework of small-pitch components.
- Experience troubleshooting circuit board assemblies using standard electrical test equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, and digital multimeters.
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting complex circuit board schematics, mechanical drawings, equipment specifications, and test procedures.
- Experience working with electrical systems up to 400 volts direct current.
- Experience with computer-aided design, 3D printing, and/or machining.
- Experience developing computer scripts, for example, to interface with lab equipment or automate tests.
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