Blue Water Autonomy
An early-stage maritime defense technology startup is seeking a Systems Engineer to develop automation and autonomy systems for autonomous vessels. The role involves system architecture, hardware selection, safety analysis, integration, and collaboration with software and marine engineering teams. It offers the opportunity to work on innovative maritime technology in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
Blue Water Autonomy develops autonomous unmanned surface vessels (USVs) and systems to accelerate maritime autonomy across the open ocean. Their multi‑mission, blue‑water USVs are built to operate globally alongside navies and maritime operators, extending reach for persistent sensing, surveillance, and other missions while reducing risk to personnel. The company focuses on scalable platforms and autonomy to address new asymmetric threats and enable distributed maritime operations. Blue Water Autonomy targets defense and commercial customers seeking long‑range, adaptable unmanned maritime capability.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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