Katchi Technologies is a Halifax ocean-tech company building autonomous trawl-control and fisheries-data systems for commercial fishing. Our flagship, AutoTrawl, keeps fishing gear precisely positioned in the water column — less seabed contact, less fuel, better data from working vessels.

We’re a small, technically deep team. You’ll have real ownership, and what you build will go to sea.

The role
Lead Mechatronics Engineer for AutoTrawl — hands-on product ownership across mechanical packaging, embedded software, electronics integration, and marine sensors/comms. You report to the founding team.

What you’ll do

Design rugged and marine-ready mechanical parts and assemblies in CAD (SolidWorks preferred)

Develop and harden real-time control software and firmware for AutoTrawl

Select and integrate marine hardware — sensors, controllers, actuators, vessel systems — and decide what goes on the boat

Build robust data links between wheelhouse gear, our control units, and shoreside/cloud systems

Lead bench tests, dockside commissioning, and at-sea trials with partner vessels

Drive external design and manufacturing subcontractors





Use AI tools to speed engineering, data handling, and development

What you bring (required)

5+ years designing and shipping electromechanical or instrumentation products

Degree in Mechatronics, Electrical, Computer, or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent depth)

CAD proficiency (SolidWorks preferred) for sealed / submersible enclosure and packaging design

Solid embedded firmware (C/C++, real-time / RTOS) and electronics interfacing

Hands‑on protocols: marine (NMEA 0183 / 2000) and/or industrial-embedded (CAN, Modbus, RS-232/422/485, SPI/I²C) plus TCP/IP

Ocean / marine / subsea experience — corrosion, sealing, connectors, IP, gear that works in harsh conditions

Comfortable on boats and on the water; willing to travel and go to sea for trials

Valid driver’s licence; able to do hands‑on work including lifting ~50 lbs

Eligible to work in Canada

AI-forward — you actually use AI tools in how you work

Strong assets

P.Eng (or eligibility with Engineers Nova Scotia)

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📌 Mechatronics Engineer - Marine Systems (Nova Scotia)
🏢 Katchi
📍 Nova Scotia