General talent network application for an early-stage maritime defense technology startup developing autonomous ships. Potential future work spans autonomous vessel and onboard systems development, technical proposals, scalable manufacturing and deployment processes, product strategy, and engagement with defense stakeholders. The company seeks mission-driven individuals across engineering, product, operations, strategy, and technical communications who communicate clearly, take ownership, move quickly, and support Naval and Joint warfighters.
Help Us Shape the Future of Maritime Autonomy
We are an early-stage, maritime defense technology startup backed by top-tier investors. Our team is building highly autonomous, mission-flexible ships to support a new era of distributed maritime operations. If you're excited by emerging defense tech and driven to make an impact on national security, we want to hear from you — even if we don't have a posted opening that matches your background today.
Who We're Looking ForWe’re always looking to connect with exceptional individuals across engineering, product, operations, and more. Whether you're an autonomy engineer, systems integrator, strategy analyst, or technical communicator, there's a chance we’ll need your skills as we grow.
You might thrive here if you:
- Are energized by building novel hardware/software systems in fast-paced, high-stakes environments
- Communicate clearly across technical and non-technical audiences
- Take ownership, move quickly, and value direct feedback
- Are mission-driven and inspired by supporting Naval and Joint warfighters
While we can’t predict the exact role today, future teammates may:
- Build, test, and iterate on autonomous vessel platforms and onboard systems
- Craft compelling technical narratives and proposals that win new business
- Develop tools and processes that enable scalable manufacturing and deployment
- Collaborate across engineering, operations, and leadership to drive product strategy
- Engage directly with defense stakeholders to shape and inform customer needs
- Be among the first considered when new roles open
- Help us get to know you as we shape future hiring needs
- Join a growing network of individuals shaping the future of maritime autonomy
Submit your resume and a brief note about what you’re passionate about and how you see yourself contributing to our mission. If a position opens that aligns with your background, we’ll reach out directly.
Blue Water Autonomy Boston, Massachusetts, USA Office
Boston, MA, United States
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