Autonomous Vessel Fabrication Technician

Bulwark Dynamics; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision coverage

Job summary

Bulwark Dynamics is building autonomous vessels in the Bay Area and seeks a Fabrication Technician who thrives with hands-on hardware. You will assemble, modify, test, and iterate components, working closely with engineers to drive rapid prototyping and field testing.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with vehicles or complex mechanical systems, strong shop skills, reliability, and the ability to adapt in a fast-moving hardware startup.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience building, modifying, repairing, or maintaining complex physical systems.
• Ability to read drawings, sketches, prints, and technical documentation.
• Comfortable using hand tools, power tools, fabrication tools, and shop equipment.
• Able to lift 40–60 pounds regularly.
• Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, integrate, and modify mechanical and structural systems on autonomous vessels.
• Support active prototype builds, subsystem installation, and vessel outfitting.
• Fabricate, modify, and repair components using hand tools, power tools, and fabrication equipment.
• Perform fiberglass repair, composite work, and structural modifications as needed.
• Read and work from sketches, drawings, CAD exports, and build plans.
• Support water testing, sea trials, and field operations.
• Troubleshoot issues and implement rapid fixes and improvements.
• Maintain build documentation and communicate progress to engineers.
• Prepare vessels for testing, transportation, and deployment.
• Maintain a safe, organized workshop environment.

Skills

Hands-on builder

Read drawings

Shop tools

Lifting 40–60 lb

Detail-oriented

Independent worker

Job description

Bulwark Dynamics is building autonomous vessels in the Bay Area and seeks a Fabrication Technician who thrives with hands-on hardware. You will assemble, modify, test, and iterate components, working closely with engineers to drive rapid prototyping and field testing.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with vehicles or complex mechanical systems, strong shop skills, reliability, and the ability to adapt in a fast-moving hardware startup.