# Senior 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=4449270009&utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/saildrone-senior-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 or an equivalent engineering discipline (or equivalent practical field experience)
- 10+ years of hands-on professional experience driving mechanical component and system design in Marine, Aerospace, Automotive, or related industries
- Demonstrated expertise designing for diverse manufacturing processes, including CNC machining, composite layups, sheet metal, castings, 3D printing, welding, and structural bonding
- Advanced experience with CAD software packages (Siemens NX strongly preferred) and strong fundamentals of mechanical design concepts
- Demonstrated understanding of mechanics, electrical circuits, fluid systems, and thermodynamics
- Practical machine shop skills, including hands-on experience with manual machining, drilling, bonding, and welding equipment

Tags: Hardware

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