Top Tech Jobs & Startup Jobs in Austin, TX

Lead structural design for autonomous surface vessels from concept through prototype and production. Create 3D CAD models and ASME-compliant 2D drawings, perform hand calculations and FEA, run design reviews, support prototyping and procurement, and produce technical reports.

Integrate, develop, and validate perception sensors (radar, LiDAR, camera, GPS) for unmanned surface vessels. Define requirements, design calibration fixtures, run analysis and testing, support manufacturing, and present design reviews while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and vendors.

Create and maintain brand visual assets across web, social, print, trade shows, and documentation. Develop and uphold brand guidelines, produce marketing collateral, incorporate stakeholder feedback, and simplify complex technical information into clear visuals.

Create detailed electrical schematics and harness assembly drawings using Zuken E3 and NX, collaborate with engineers, ensure compliance with industry/military standards, support harness construction and integration, manage documentation, and communicate with stakeholders.

Lead R&D, design, integration, and testing of maritime acoustic sensing systems (sonar, hydrophones, acoustic modems). Conduct benchmarking, sea trials, trade studies, analog front-end and DAQ design, signal conditioning, and documentation. Collaborate across autonomy, software, and mechanical teams; mentor junior engineers and support safety, reliability, and environmental qualification.

Design and validate shipyard manufacturing systems: create building layouts, define footprints and crane coverage, set square footage and throughput/capacity models, optimize material flow, and collaborate with engineering, operations, and finance to support automation-first production.

Operate as the administrative and operational lead for a small R&D Special Programs team: manage schedules, budgets, procurement, and resources; plan prototype builds, field tests, and demonstrations; give high-level technical input; prioritize projects with VP Product and CTO; and represent the team to internal functions, suppliers, and government or commercial customers.

Develop and maintain software across embedded, systems, and application layers for autonomous maritime platforms. Interface with sensors, actuators, networking, and onboard compute. Design distributed services, improve performance, reliability, and observability, and support lab and field testing alongside cross-functional teams.

Lead product strategy, development, and delivery for autonomous maritime systems. Define roadmap, prioritize features, coordinate cross-functional teams, engage defense and commercial stakeholders, oversee testing/validation and regulatory compliance, manage customer engagement, and drive launches through scaled production.

Define block-based ship build strategies tied to facility geometry, cranes, and material flow to optimize throughput, pre-outfitting, and facility capacity. Translate vessel class and annual rates into facility requirements, eliminate throughput bottlenecks, and integrate strategy across facilities, heavy lift, manufacturing engineering, and design teams.