Do you thrive in a culture of collaboration and innovation?

Matthew Nakatsuka, Ph.D. – Senior Materials Engineer

Sarah Tran – Electrical Engineer

Alex Ventura – Technical Deployment Lead

Katie Uttley, Ph.D. – Senior Research Chemist

Sumil Thapa – Field Operations Manager

Linyan Goo – Coastal Engineer

Oceanit is a Mind to Market company that develops innovative solutions from fundamental science and engineering and delivers technologies that make the world a better place. Since 1985, Oceanit’s projects and products have addressed problems in diverse global markets, including energyaerospacehealthcareinformation systemsartificial intelligence, sustainable engineering solutions, and more. Headquartered in Honolulu, Hawai’i we employ engineers and professionals in Hawai’i, California, Texas, and Washington DC.

Our Mind to Market philosophy is built upon values of ‘ohana (family), curiosity, and community. We champion and empower one another, embracing continuous improvement where everyone encourages and contributes to discovery. At Oceanit, there are no ‘lanes’ to stay inside; egos, bias and attitudes are checked at the door. We cross-pollinate so that our diverse curiosities lead us to breakthrough innovations for our community, both locally and globally.

Oceanit’s methodology is articulated in the book, Intellectual Anarchy – The Art of Disruptive Innovation. To accomplish our mission, we rely on a smart, talented, and diverse team of highly skilled and motivated team members from all walks of life

Our culture values diverse teams with an elusive blend of people, expertise, technologies, approaches, and geographies to address and tackle problems like no one else. Across Oceanit, you will find uncanny teams of experts like structural engineers, sustainability experts, computer scientists, and accountants working alongside each other.

Collaboration, innovation, and flexibility are hallmarks of working at Oceanit.  Whether you are a scientist, engineer, entrepreneur, or an operational professional, Oceanit offers opportunities to apply your talents, learn, and develop skill sets.  Depending on the job requirements, flexibility in work schedules and remote-work are available.  Come join the Oceanit Team, where opportunities, competitive salaries, and excellent benefits abound!

Open Positions

We are always looking for talented, innovative, and energetic staff. If you are passionate about making a difference in the world, solving some of the most difficult problems with world-class scientists, engineers and support staff, join the Oceanit Team! Click below to learn more and apply for our current opportunities. You will also find a “General Application” listing if no current position listings matches your exact skill set.

Oceanit Student Intern Program

The 2025 Summer Internship application window is now closed.  Thank you to all those who took the time to apply for the coming summer. Our interns were selected from a large pool of talented applicants based on their education, skills, career goals, and current Oceanit project requirements. Check back in late 2025 for detail on the 2026 internship program.  For more information about our Student Intern Program, visit:

Oceanit Laboratories, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity for all, inclusion, diversity, belonging, and accessibility. Our employment policies and processes are merit-based, and we are steadfast in our efforts to attract talented individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Please review the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) flyer here.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call (808) 531-3017 or email [email protected]. Concerns or complaints should be brought to the attention of the Human Resources Manager.