# Systems Engineer - Company: [Drogue]() - Location: Washington, D\.C\. - Team: Engineering - Employment type: Full Time - Posted: April 24, 2026 ## Job description **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're an integrator. Our platform is a tightly coupled system of electrical, mechanical, and thermodynamic subsystems that all have to work together in a harsh, remote environment. As a **Systems Engineer** you'll own the architecture that ties it all together, define the interfaces, and make sure nothing falls through the cracks. You'll also be outward-facing, leading vendor integrations for major equipment and working with customers to ensure our platform meets their requirements. **Responsibilities:** * Define and own the system architecture that integrates electrical, mechanical, and thermodynamic subsystems into a coherent platform * Establish interface control documents, system requirements, and execute test & qualification campaigns, including defining key technical milestones and building integrated test plans to demonstrate key performance parameters. * Lead vendor relationships and procurement for major subsystems: turbines, generators, heat exchangers, pipes, pumps, and more * Serve as the technical bridge to customers, translating their data center requirements into platform-level engineering specs **Qualifications:** * B.S./M.S. in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field * Experience as a systems integrator on complex, multi-discipline hardware programs * Strong vendor management and technical communication skills: you can run a design review and a supplier negotiation in the same day 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 [jobs@drogue.com](mailto:jobs@drogue.com) with questions. ## Apply [Apply on Drogue]() Canonical job page: