Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Systems for Autonomous Ships

Blue Water Autonomy; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Startup equity options

Generous PTO

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

A maritime technology startup is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to design and validate hardware systems for autonomous ships. You will develop requirements, design mechanical and electrical systems, and work hands-on with prototypes. Ideal candidates have 3–7 years of engineering experience, expertise in design and packaging, and enjoy solving engineering challenges. The role offers a competitive salary range of $90,000-$150,000, startup equity options, and benefits.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of mechanical engineering experience in aerospace, defense, or robotics.
• Expertise in mechanical design and thermal/dynamic environments.
• Experience modeling wire routing for large wire runs.

Responsibilities

• Develop system and component-level requirements for reliability in harsh environments.
• Design and test mechanical and electrical systems for autonomous platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on hardware integration.

Skills

Mechanical design

Electronic/electrical packaging

Hands-on prototype work

Collaboration across engineering disciplines

Job description

A maritime technology startup is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to design and validate hardware systems for autonomous ships. You will develop requirements, design mechanical and electrical systems, and work hands-on with prototypes. Ideal candidates have 3–7 years of engineering experience, expertise in design and packaging, and enjoy solving engineering challenges. The role offers a competitive salary range of $90,000-$150,000, startup equity options, and benefits.