Senior Electrical Engineer Maritime Control Systems

Blue Water Autonomy Inc.; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Startup equity options

Generous PTO

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

A maritime technology startup in Massachusetts is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to design and test electrical systems for autonomous vessels. The candidate should have a degree in Electrical Engineering and 5-10 years of experience in robotics or power systems. Responsibilities include creating control panels and collaborating with cross-functional teams. This role offers a fast-paced environment, equity options, and generous benefits including PTO and health coverage.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-10 years’ experience in robotics, power, autonomy or similar fields.
• Experience designing and testing to industry/electrical standards.
• Experience working on 1000VDC and 480Vac projects.
• Experience designing and testing to industry/electrical standards.
• Soldering skills and comfort with hand tools and basic power tools.
• Ability to use electrical test equipment safely and train others in electrical safety.
• Experience working on 1000VDC and 480Vac projects.
• Experience programming embedded systems.

Responsibilities

• Design of electrical control panels, harnesses, and subsystem interfaces.
• Support integration and testing of power distribution, batteries, converters, and switchgear.
• Create schematics meeting marine and navy requirements.
• Work with contract manufacturers for cable harnesses and electronic assemblies.
• Perform bench tests and debug boards, harnesses, and controls.
• Coordinate with Mechanical, Systems, Marine, and Software teams.
• Provide clear instructions to technicians for testing and assembly tasks.

Skills

AC and DC circuit design and analysis

Soldering skills

Use of electrical test equipment

Embedded systems programming

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Altium Designer

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

Power supply testing rigs

Job description

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.

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you’ll work hands‑on with the team building the electrical and power systems that make our autonomous vessels operate safely and reliably at sea. You’ll lead design, integration, and testing of control panels, power distribution, and sensing hardware across our platforms. If you are not afraid of getting a little wet, come join our team to develop the latest in autonomous ship technology, gain valuable experience, and have fun doing it.

Responsibilities

• Design of electrical control panels, harnesses, and subsystem interfaces.
• Support integration and testing of power distribution, batteries, converters, and switchgear.
• Create schematics meeting marine and navy requirements.
• Work with various contract manufacturers to get cable harnesses and electronic assemblies built and tested.
• Perform bench tests and debug boards, harnesses, and controls.
• Coordinate with Mechanical, Systems, Marine, and Software teams to get projects built and out the door.
• Provide clear, concise instructions to technicians for testing and assembly tasks.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5-10 years’ experience in robotics, power, autonomy or similar fields.
• Expert with AC and DC circuit design and analysis.
• Experience designing and testing to industry/electrical standards.
• Have decent soldering skills and comfortable with hand tools and basic power tools.
• Ability to use electrical test equipment safely and train others in electrical safety.
• Experience working on 1000VDC and 480Vac projects.
• Experience programming embedded systems.

Nice To Haves

• Experienced with the failure mode effects and analysis (FMEA) process and can lead a team through the effort.

What We Offer

• Incredibly high-caliber teammates. You’ll work directly with our co-founders Rylan, Scott, and Austin.
• A fast‑paced, creative working environment that offers a lot of room for ownership and growth.
• Opportunity to join a meaningful mission that protects American and our Democracy.
• Salary Range: $x - $x annual base salary (final compensation will depend on experience and skill level).
• Startup equity options
• Generous PTO, medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities. By applying, you confirm that you are a U.S. Person and can provide acceptable documentation verifying your status if selected.

Blue Water Autonomy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All employment decisions—including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination—are made based on qualifications, merit, and business need.