# Platform Lead / Naval Architect - Staff Mechanical 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: Senior
- Location: Alameda, California, United States
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-13
- Apply by: 2026-11-27
- Apply: https://www.saildrone.com/careers/available-jobs?gh_jid=4449264009&utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/saildrone-platform-lead-naval-architect-staff-mechanical-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, Marine Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent field experience)
- 7+ years of industry experience with a strong emphasis on the Marine Industry, composite structures, and complex mechanisms
- Extensive professional experience working as a project lead or manager driving execution across diverse engineering disciplines
- Experience with projects, programs, or products transitioning from prototype design, prototype testing, new product introduction, and transition into production
- Practical experience interpreting marine regulatory frameworks and third-party guidelines (ABS, DNV GL, Bureau Veritas)
- Proven track record of managing multiple successful product launches and working directly with fabrication shops and contract manufacturers

Tags: Hardware

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