# NPI Manufacturing Engineer at Saildrone

- Company: Saildrone
- What the company does: Saildrone is a maritime defense company that builds autonomous systems to give decision-makers and warfighters the enduring advantage to outpace adversaries. Backed by Lux.
- Company website: https://saildrone.com
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Alameda, California, United States
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-14
- Apply by: 2026-11-28
- Apply: https://www.saildrone.com/careers/available-jobs?gh_jid=4452639009&utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/saildrone-npi-manufacturing-engineer/

## About the role

Saildrone’s manufacturing and R&D headquarters are located in Alameda, CA, with business development and sales operations in Washington, DC, an established European entity supporting regional business development, sales, and operations, and a deployment hub in the Middle East. By combining proven autonomous operations, edge computing, advanced sensing, renewable power, and the most advanced and robust unmanned surface technology on the planet, Saildrone is shaping how the Navy of the future operates. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline
- 4+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in low-to-medium volume, high-complexity electromechanical manufacturing (aerospace, defense, robotics, or autonomous systems)
- Demonstrated experience with DFM/DFA principles, EBOM-to-MBOM translations, and process routing setups within PLM/ERP environments
- Hands-on proficiency creating visual work instructions, assembly routings, and functional test procedures
- Proven ability to design basic assembly tooling, jigs, and fixtures using CAD tools (SolidWorks, NX, or similar)
- Strong cross-functional leadership skills, ability to orchestrate pilot builds across software, firmware, hardware, and technician teams

Tags: Hardware

Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/saildrone-npi-manufacturing-engineer/