Drogue is building the world's first offshore floating data centers. We're a small team tackling a massive, first-of-its-kind engineering challenge. If you thrive in ambiguity, love hard problems, and want to build something that's never been built before — keep reading.
We're not putting servers on a barge. We're engineering a new class of ocean-deployed infrastructure that generates its own power, recovers its own waste heat, stays on station in severe weather, and runs autonomously. This requires a mix of first principles engineering and existing technology from other industries.
You'll be our Ocean Engineer and/or Naval Architect responsible for making sure our platforms float, survive, and perform in the open ocean. You'll own the hull and structure from concept through test and validation, drive the CAD and simulation environment, and be a primary point of contact with classification societies and third-party validators.
Responsibilities:
Own platform CAD and detailed design from concept through fabrication-ready deliverables
Lead seaworthiness analysis: stability, structural loads, motion response, and survivability in extreme sea states
Drive all third-party validation efforts: classification societies, independent engineering reviews, and regulatory approvals
Plan and execute physical testing programs: tank testing, load testing, and at-sea validation of prototype platforms
Qualifications:
B.S./M.S. in Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, or Marine Engineering
Demonstrated experience taking a vessel or offshore platform from design through build and deployment
Track record working directly with classification societies and regulatory bodies is a plus
This role is based in Washington, D.C. and will include some time at sea. We offer generous relocation assistance for candidates across the US. We pay our employees competitive salaries based on level of experience and offer meaningful equity in a fast growing company. Apply below, or reach out at [email protected] with questions.
Skills Required
- B.S. or M.S. in Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, or Marine Engineering
- Demonstrated experience taking a vessel or offshore platform from design through build and deployment
- Experience working with classification societies and regulatory bodies
- Experience planning and executing physical testing programs (tank testing, load testing, at-sea validation)
What We Do
Drogue is developing the world’s first offshore floating data centers and a new class of ocean-deployed infrastructure. Its systems are designed to generate their own power, recover waste heat, withstand severe weather, and operate autonomously. The company aims to industrialize the ocean and scale AI inference by rethinking how electricity is generated and used, starting with data centers and other energy-intensive computing workloads.
