Systems Engineer

Drogue•Washington, DC

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Drogue is building the world's first offshore floating data centers. We're a small team tackling a massive, first-of-its-kind engineering challenge. If you thrive in ambiguity, love hard problems, and want to build something that's never been built before — keep reading. We're not putting servers on a barge. We're engineering a new class of ocean-deployed infrastructure that generates its own power, recovers its own waste heat, stays on station in severe weather, and runs autonomously. This requires a mix of first principles engineering and existing technology from other industries. You're an integrator. Our platform is a tightly coupled system of electrical, mechanical, and thermodynamic subsystems that all have to work together in a harsh, remote environment. As a Systems Engineer you'll own the architecture that ties it all together, define the interfaces, and make sure nothing falls through the cracks. You'll also be outward-facing, leading vendor integrations for major equipment and working with customers to ensure our platform meets their requirements.

Requirements

B.S./M.S. in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
Experience as a systems integrator on complex, multi-discipline hardware programs
Strong vendor management and technical communication skills: you can run a design review and a supplier negotiation in the same day

Responsibilities

Define and own the system architecture that integrates electrical, mechanical, and thermodynamic subsystems into a coherent platform
Establish interface control documents, system requirements, and execute test & qualification campaigns, including defining key technical milestones and building integrated test plans to demonstrate key performance parameters.
Lead vendor relationships and procurement for major subsystems: turbines, generators, heat exchangers, pipes, pumps, and more
Serve as the technical bridge to customers, translating their data center requirements into platform-level engineering specs