Blue Water Autonomy Inc. · 9 hours ago
Mechanical Engineer (Electrical Systems)
Lexington, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $150K/yr
3+ years expBlue Water Autonomy Inc. is an early-stage maritime defense technology startup focused on designing and building autonomous ships. They are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design, build, and validate core hardware systems that enable reliable autonomy at sea, with a focus on electrical and motor packaging.
Machinery ManufacturingManufacturingMarine TransportationShipping
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop system- and component-level requirements to ensure performance, safety, and reliability in harsh environments
Design, analyze, and test mechanical and electrical systems for autonomous maritime platforms
Build prototypes and support rapid iteration cycles from clean-sheet design through testing and deployment
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate propulsion, mechanisms, and hardware systems
Conduct trade studies, tolerance analyses, and risk assessments to guide design decisions
Manage suppliers and fabrication partners to deliver components on time and on spec
Support system-level validation, field integration, and troubleshooting
Contribute to process improvements that enable faster development and more reliable hardware
Qualification
Required
Have 3–7 years of mechanical engineering experience in aerospace, defense, robotics, or other complex hardware systems
Bring expertise in mechanical design, electronic/electrical packaging, and thermal/dynamic environments
Experience modeling wire routing and designing systems to support large wire runs
Comfortable working hands-on with prototypes, test setups, and operational hardware
Excel at collaborating across engineering disciplines and leading integration efforts
Communicate clearly, balance speed with rigor, and take ownership from concept through delivery
Energized by solving practical engineering challenges in fast-moving, mission-driven environments
Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities
Benefits
Startup equity options
Generous PTO
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Company
Blue Water Autonomy Inc.
We’re building autonomous ships for the U.S. Navy and commercial customers.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$64MKey Investors
Google VenturesEclipse Ventures
2025-08-26Series A· $50M
2025-04-11Seed· $14M
Leadership Team
Rylan Hamilton
CEO and Co-Founder
Ryan Maatta
Vice President of marine engineering
Recent News
2025-11-03
2025-10-29
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