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. 

Picture yourself working at the edge of a historic harbor stepping each day into the marine R&D facility where the future of our fleet is taking shape.

As an Electrical Engineering Field Technician at BWA, you help power the heartbeat of our company: the vessels we are building. You are a roll-up your sleeves, hands-on with the systems that bring them to life. Assembling, integrating, testing, and validating the electrical and software-enabled control systems that make our platforms move, think, and perform in demanding marine environments; rain, snow, sun, whatever mother nature throws at us.

This role is built for someone who thrives in fast paced execution. In the lab and in the field, you’ll transform engineering designs into working reality; wiring, troubleshooting, validating, and preparing systems that will operate on the water just outside our doors. Working alongside onsite and remote engineers, your craftsmanship and precision directly shape the reliability and success of every deployment.

Based in New Bedford, MA, this is more than a technical position. It’s an opportunity to build tangible, mission-driven technology in a place where the ocean is both backdrop and proving ground for someone who feels at home near the water and takes pride in seeing their work launch from the dock.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, wire, and test electrical control panels, harnesses, and embedded systems according to engineering specifications and documented procedures
• Assist with integration of PLCs, embedded compute, robotic systems, and automation components into vessel platforms under the direction of engineering staff
• Support debugging, calibration, and validation of electrical and software subsystems using established tools and test protocols 
• Collaborate with engineers to implement control logic, troubleshoot electronics, and optimize performance by executing defined tasks and test plans. Provide onsite analysis to be the eyes and ears in support of remote engineering teams. 
• Maintain accurate documentation of builds, test results, and system modifications. 
• Identify opportunities for improvements in wiring, assembly, and test procedures and provide recommendations to engineering leadership
• Provide technical support during system prototyping, field trials, and operations. 

Qualifications

• 5 years work experience in robotics electronics development.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related-field.
• Hands-on experience with Robotics systems, electrical wiring, panel builds, and control systems. 
• Experience deploying robotic systems in the field.
• Ability to be deployed a minimum of twice a month for 24-hour periods.
• Strong first principles engineering design and decision-making skills.
• Broad knowledge and hands on experience in electronics design and assembly processes including: Robotics systems, wiring harnesses, microcontrollers, signal conditioning, power distribution, battery systems, motor control, and multilayer PCB layout.
• Proficiency in Analog/digital circuit design, schematic capture, and analysis.
• Familiarity with programming tools (LabVIEW, JavaScript, or similar) and enjoy bridging electrical and software domains. 
• Experience with PCB testing using a range of lab instruments such as signal generators, oscilloscopes etc.
• Ability to utilize data from prototype testing to iterate on system design and performance.
• Working knowledge of PLCs, robotics, and automation technologies in applied or testing environments, ideally marine/subsea. 
• Detail-oriented, organized, and skilled at problem-solving in fast-paced environments. 
• Communicate clearly and work well with cross-functional engineering teams. 
• Are energized by hands-on technical work and supporting the development of novel autonomous platforms. 

What We Offer 

• Incredibly high-caliber teammates. You’ll also 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: $108,000 - $130,000 annual base salary.
• Startup equity options.
• Generous PTO, medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Final compensation will depend on experience and skill level.

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.