Blue Water Autonomy specializes in designing and deploying autonomous maritime vessels for the U.S. Navy and commercial operators. Leveraging a portfolio of over 100 hardware products and extensive experience in constructing some of America's most complex ships, the company delivers robust, crew-less solutions that have been fielded in both civilian and combat environments. Their expertise spans from autonomous navigation and sensor integration to full-scale ship construction, enabling seamless transition from prototype to operational deployment. Blue Water Autonomy's reputation for tackling challenging engineering problems and proven track record in high-stakes missions distinguishes it as a leader in autonomous maritime technology.
Open Positions
Mechanical Engineer
3-7 years of mechanical engineering experience, expertise in mechanical design, fluid systems, and thermal/dynamic environments, and strong communication skills
Head of Reliability
At least 5 years of experience with analysis and test of both hardware and software systems, proven track record building reliability programs for complex hardware/software systems, and deep experience with FMEA, fault tree analysis, reliability modeling, and accelerated testing
General Application – Join Our Talent Network
Exceptional individuals across engineering, product, operations, and more, with experience in building novel hardware/software systems, communicating clearly, and taking ownership
Mechanical Engineer (Electrical Systems)
3-7 years of mechanical engineering experience, expertise in mechanical design, electronic/electrical packaging, and thermal/dynamic environments, and ability to work hands-on with prototypes, test setups, and operational hardware
Senior Electrical Engineer Maritime Control Systems
5-10 years of experience in robotics, power, autonomy or similar fields. Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or related field
Mechanical Engineer I - Electrical Packaging & Structures (entry-level)
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, working knowledge of analytic tools, strong ability with computer-aided design systems
Component Test Engineer (entry-level)
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and 0-5 years of relevant experience
Fluid System Development Engineer (entry-level)
BS in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related engineering discipline. Strong fundamentals in fluids/thermo and an engineering mindset that balances performance, safety, and maintainability
Field Operations Lead
3 to 5 years' experience operating robotic systems, USCG MMC Credentials, and ability to adapt quickly in a dynamic work environment