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.

Lead Mechatronics

Engineer for AutoTrawl — hands-on product ownership across mechanical packaging, embedded software, electronics integration, and marine sensors/comms. 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 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 ~ Robust 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 ~ able to do hands‑on work including lifting ~50 lbs ~ Strong assets ~

📌 Mechatronics Engineer - Marine Systems (Bedford)
🏢 Katchi
📍 Bedford