Job Description
About Us:
At Navier, we are building America's next-generation maritime company. Our mission is to make waterways as accessible as our highways and to build the most compelling, zero-emission marine vessels that enable a new era of clean waterborne transportation. We have recently launched N30, America's first and the world's longest range electric hydrofoiling boat. N30 is 10x more efficient than traditional gas boats, revolutionizing the way we move goods and people on the water and unlocking a new form of scalable water transportation for 46% of the world's population living in congested coastal cities.
We are an adventurous, close-knit team backed by some of the most prominent tech leaders and well known venture firms in Silicon Valley. Our leaders are MIT, Berkeley and CMU graduates with extensive expertise in aerospace, maritime, autonomous systems and robotics. Join us as we embark on the next phase of exciting growth!
Job Description
Navier is seeking production technicians to join our team and be an integral part of assembling and testing our vessels. These are hands-on, full-time, in person positions. We are hiring at all levels from entry to senior, and are open to candidates with backgrounds in mechanical assembly, electrical assembly, and/or composite fabrication.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced startup environment with cutting-edge marine technology. The ideal candidate will have experience working in the marine, automotive, aerospace, or similar manufacturing industries and will be excited about building something new from the ground up.
Responsibilities
Depending on your background and focus, responsibilities may include:
- Assemble mechanical and/or electrical components of the Navier 30 production boat
- Perform composite part trimming, bonding, fairing, and finishing (paint, gelcoat, etc.)
- Install subassemblies into hulls including electronics, foils, plumbing, and propulsion
- Build and route electrical harnesses (both low and high voltage)
- Use hand tools and shop equipment to carry out high-quality fabrication and assembly
- Participate in test, inspection, and troubleshooting processes
- Maintain a clean and safe workspace; follow all safety procedures
- Support production tracking through documentation and basic MRP input
- Collaborate closely with engineering and other technicians to improve build processes
Required Skills
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work
- Hands-on experience with mechanical or electrical assembly, or composite layup/finishing
- Comfortable using basic hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment
- Ability to read and follow technical drawings, schematics, or work instructions
- Self-motivated and able to work independently or as part of a team
Highly Desired
- Experience with marine composites, including lamination, gelcoat, or fairing
- Familiarity with automotive/marine electrical systems (e.g., Deutsch, Metri-Pack, Amphenol)
- Experience in boating or marine environments
- Forklift and/or overhead crane experience
- Wiring, soldering, and crimping experience
- Familiarity with ABYC or maritime standards
- Experience with high-voltage EV or battery systems
Compensation
- Salary Range: $69,000-$85,000, depending on experience
If you're ready to help build the boat of the future and want to join a passionate, collaborative team, apply today. We are building something groundbreaking, and we’d love to have you on board.
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Job Details
- Department
- Manufacturing
- Category
- Technician
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Location
- Alameda, CA
- Posted
- Compensation
- $69,000 - $85,000 per year
About Navier
We are building something different. Radically different. At Navier we aspire to bring significant change to the maritime industry through innovation.
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