Mechanical Engineer (Electrical Systems)

We are an early-stage, maritime defense technology startup backed by top tier investors. Our team is designing and building autonomous and highly producible ships that can serve multiple missions on the open ocean. We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design, build, and validate the core hardware systems that enable highly reliable autonomy systems at sea.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• Startup equity options
• Generous PTO
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage