Senior Power Systems Engineer

Role Summary

We’re seeking a Senior Power Systems Mechanical Engineer to support development of next generation power plants for naval applications. The development of autonomous ships demands a step change in the reliability of ship power systems. Here at Blue Water we are working on architecting power generation and transmission systems that can survive for months untouched in a harsh maritime environment.

In this role you would be responsible for system and component design, test, and validation to enable modular power generation for a range of applications from 1-50MW. This Role is highly interdisciplinary and will need to work closely with the ship design team and power electronic design team.

What You’ll Do

• Support architecture and detailed design of fluid, mechanical and electrical systems: schematics (P&IDs), component selection, routing/layout, mounting, and serviceability.
• Partner with mechanical/electrical/software teams on sensors, controls, and fault detection for fluid subsystems.
• Utilize the FMECA/FMEA process to ensure the ship systems are robust to individual failures and capable of graceful degradation
• Create and execute development development, acceptance and qualification test plans to verify the feasibility, capability and build quality of your designs
• Create and maintain 3D CAD of mechanical assemblies
• Own tight feedback loops: capture issues, propose design changes, and re-test quickly with strong documentation.
• Support producibility: BOM rationalization, supplier engagement, assembly procedures, and verification checklists.
• Working with and managing vendors to ensure on time delivery of critical hardware.

Who You Are

• Clear track record of delivering novel hardware for complex integrated systems.
• An extreme owner who wants to develop a product from cradle to grave and understand every aspect of how it operates.
• Someone who is able to think at the vehicle level about how their engineering decisions impact the broader system.
• Someone who challenges requirements and ensures you are working towards the correct requirements and goals.
• Comfortable working with physical hardware and learning hands-on (fittings, tubing, seals, harnessing, pumps/valves, instrumentation).
• Strong fundamentals in fluids, thermal, mechanical and electrical design and an engineering mindset that balances performance, safety, and maintainability.
• Clear, collaborative communicator who can translate field observations into actionable design improvements.
• BS in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related engineering discipline.

Nice to Haves

• Familiarity with high voltage/high power electronics and safety practices.
• Strong familiarity with ASME Y14.5 and corresponding drafting requirements
• Experience with qualifying mil-spec hardware for marine, aviation or space applications.
• Experience with P&IDs, pressure testing, hydraulic/pneumatic components, or thermal management systems.
• Familiarity with development programs that emphasize reliability, verification, and documentation discipline (common in aerospace/space).

What We Offer

• Incredibly high-caliber teammates. You’ll work directly with our co-founders.
• 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

$110,000 - $130,000 annual base salary (final compensation will depend on experience and skill level

Startup equity options

Generous PTO, medical, dental, and vision coverage.

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