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Oceanographer/Hydrographer Engineer - Signal Processing

🇫🇷 Carquefou, France
Category
Hardware & Systems
Job Type
Full-time
Experience
Mid-Level

Job Description

About Elwave

Elwave develops next-generation detection systems based on electromagnetic "electric sense" technology for underwater robotics and defense applications.

The Role

We are seeking an Oceanographer/Hydrographer Engineer with strong data analysis and algorithmic signal processing skills for sea operations and R&D work.

What You'll Do

Sea Operations & Surveys:

  • Conduct sea operations with Elwave sensors for clients (UXO survey, mines, cable inspection)

  • Conduct internal sea operations for product development

  • Define test and qualification plans

  • Prepare material and logistics for sea tests

  • Conduct sea tests and real-time operational data analysis

  • Post-process measurement data analysis

  • Provide customer support (training, operations)

  • Write operation/test reports

Signal Processing & Analysis:

  • Multi-criteria interpretation/analysis of pool and sea measurements

  • Develop and adapt data processing methods and algorithms for real-time and post-processing solutions

  • Validate solutions against functional objectives and performance (spatial resolution, detection range)

  • Specify evolutions of Elwave sensors and detection/characterization methods

Requirements

  • Required: Master's degree in oceanography/hydrography (e.g., ENSTA Brest)

  • 3-5 years of experience conducting sea surveys

  • Active contribution to signal processing algorithm development

  • Python proficiency

  • Professional English proficiency (required)

  • Ability to combine pragmatic operational approach with analytical prospective approach

What We Offer

  • Full-time permanent position (CDI) in Carquefou (Nantes)

  • Frequent travel in France and abroad

  • Work with multidisciplinary teams on innovative algorithmic problems

  • Access to high-level development facilities including 2 seawater test pools

How to Apply

Send your CV and cover letter to recrutement@elwave.fr

Skills & Technologies

carquefounantesfranceoceanographyhydrographysignal-processingpythonunderwater
Posted December 12, 2025

Company Info

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Elwave

ELWAVE designs, manufactures and sells electromagnetic detection, navigation and characterization sy...

Industries
Maritime & NavalRobotics & AutomationDefence SystemsManufacturing & ProductionAutonomous SystemsResearch & Development
Founded2018
Company Size11-50
HeadquartersCarquefou, France

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