Most in-demand shipbuilding and maritime roles
Mechanical Engineers, Marine Engineers and Naval Architects and Electrical Engineers are the roles shipbuilding and maritime employers have the most openings for, out of 474 open jobs. Every job on this page is in the United States, taken from the employer’s own career site or job system and checked to still be open.
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Most in-demand shipbuilding and maritime roles
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| # | Role | Open jobs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mechanical Engineers10 employers | 28 open |
| 2 | Marine Engineers and Naval Architects12 employers | 23 open |
| 3 | Electrical Engineers4 employers | 22 open |
| 4 | Software Developers3 employers | 13 open |
| 5 | Civil Engineers4 employers | 10 open |
| 6 | Computer Systems Engineers/Architects4 employers | 10 open |
| 7 | Human Resources Specialists5 employers | 9 open |
| 8 | Computer User Support Specialists5 employers · Median pay $139k | 8 open |
| 9 | Information Technology Project Managers5 employers | 8 open |
| 10 | Project Management Specialists5 employers | 7 open |
| 11 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers4 employers | 7 open |
| 12 | Accountants and Auditors5 employers | 6 open |
| 13 | Facilities Managers3 employers | 6 open |
| 14 | Logisticians4 employers | 6 open |
| 15 | Validation Engineers2 employers | 6 open |
| 16 | Industrial Engineers3 employers | 5 open |
| 17 | Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products4 employers | 5 open |
| 18 | Sales Managers4 employers | 5 open |
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