Autonomous Marine Fabrication Technician - Equity

Bulwark Dynamics; California; On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity: early-stage stock options

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

Bulwark Dynamics in the Bay Area, CA, seeks a Fabrication Technician to build and repair structural and composite components for our autonomous vessels. This role is fabrication-heavy, focusing on welding, fiberglass repair, and manual machining to turn raw stock into field-ready hardware.

You will interpret technical drawings, support engineers with measurements and rapid design iterations, and help prepare vessels for water testing while maintaining a safe, efficient shop environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on MIG/TIG welding and metal fabrication experience.
• Experience with fiberglass repair or composites.
• Able to operate manual machining equipment and common fabrication tools.
• Ability to read basic drawings, sketches, and measurements.
• Background in fabrication, automotive or marine repair, body shops, or similar hands-on trades.
• Ability to lift 40–60 lbs regularly.
• U.S. export-control eligibility (ITAR/EAR) as a U.S. person.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG/TIG welding and metal fabrication of structural brackets, mounts, and vessel components.
• Carry out fiberglass repairs and composite layup on hulls and structural assemblies.
• Operate manual machine shop equipment, including lathes, mills, drill presses, band saws, and grinders.
• Interpret technical drawings, sketches, and sample parts to fabricate components to specifications.
• Support engineers with measurements, test fits, prototype modifications, and rapid design iterations.
• Repair damaged structural components following field testing and sea trials.
• Assist with vessel preparation for water testing and maintain shop tools, equipment, and a safe working environment.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Metal fabrication

Fiberglass repair

Manual machining

Technical drawings

Tools

Lathe

Milling machine

Drill press

Band saw

Grinder

Job description

Bulwark Dynamics in the Bay Area, CA, seeks a Fabrication Technician to build and repair structural and composite components for our autonomous vessels. This role is fabrication-heavy, focusing on welding, fiberglass repair, and manual machining to turn raw stock into field-ready hardware.

You will interpret technical drawings, support engineers with measurements and rapid design iterations, and help prepare vessels for water testing while maintaining a safe, efficient shop environment.