Mechanical Engineer

Blue Water Autonomy • Lexington, MA

120d • $90,000 - $150,000

About The Position

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design, build, and validate the core hardware systems that enable highly reliable autonomy systems at sea.

Requirements

• Have 3–7 years of mechanical engineering experience in aerospace, defense, robotics, or other complex hardware systems.
• Bring expertise in mechanical design, fluid systems, and thermal/dynamic environments
• Comfortable working hands-on with prototypes, test setups, and operational hardware.
• Excel at collaborating across engineering disciplines and leading integration efforts.
• Communicate clearly, balance speed with rigor, and take ownership from concept through delivery.
• Energized by solving practical engineering challenges in fast-moving, mission-driven environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop system- and component-level requirements to ensure performance, safety, and reliability in harsh environments.
• Design, analyze, and test mechanical and fluid 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

• 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: $90,000-$150,000 annual base salary
• Startup equity options
• Generous PTO, medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Final compensation will depend on experience and skill level

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees