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Blue Water Autonomy Inc. · 1 month ago

EE/SW Technician

New Bedford, MA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$75K/yr - $95K/yr

Blue Water Autonomy Inc. is an early-stage maritime defense technology startup designing and building autonomous ships. The EE/SW Technician role involves supporting electrical system integration and software-enabled controls to ensure reliable vessel operation.

Machinery ManufacturingManufacturingMarine TransportationShipping

No H1B

Responsibilities

Assemble, wire, and test electrical control panels, harnesses, and embedded systems

Assist with integration of PLCs, embedded compute, robotic systems, and automation components into vessel platforms

Support debugging, calibration, and validation of electrical and software subsystems

Collaborate with engineers to implement control logic, troubleshoot electronics, and optimize performance

Maintain accurate documentation of builds, test results, and system modifications

Contribute to continuous improvements in wiring, assembly, and test procedures to enhance efficiency and quality

Provide technical support during system prototyping, field trials, and operations

Qualification

Electrical wiringControl systemsPLCsRoboticsProgramming toolsOrganizedProblem-solvingCommunicationDetail-oriented

Required

Have hands-on experience with electrical wiring, panel builds, and control systems

Are comfortable working with PLCs, robotics, and automation technologies

Bring familiarity with programming tools (LabVIEW, JavaScript, or similar) and enjoy bridging electrical and software domains

Are 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

Benefits

Startup equity options

Generous PTO

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Company

Blue Water Autonomy Inc.

We’re building autonomous ships for the U.S. Navy and commercial customers.

Founded in 2024

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

2-10 employees

https://www.blw.ai

Funding

Current Stage

Early Stage

Total Funding

$64M

Key Investors

Google VenturesEclipse Ventures

2025-08-26Series A· $50M

2025-04-11Seed· $14M

Leadership Team

Rylan Hamilton

CEO and Co-Founder

Ryan Maatta

Vice President of marine engineering

Recent News

Business Insider

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PYMNTS.com

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2025-11-03

Boston Globe

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2025-10-29

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