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Contract Watercraft Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

$89K - $106K/yr

With a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systems-from small watercraft to submarines ... This position is contingent upon contract award** Essential Job Responsibilities * Serves as ...

$87K - $106K/yr

With a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systems-from small watercraft to submarines ... This position is contingent upon contract award** What You Will Do * Serves as structural SME for ...

$87K - $106K/yr

With a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systems-from small watercraft to submarines ... This position is contingent upon contract award** What You Will Do * Serves as structural SME for ...

$89K - $106K/yr

With a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systems-from small watercraft to submarines ... This position is contingent upon contract award** Essential Job Responsibilities * Serves as ...

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How much do contract watercraft engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for contract watercraft engineer in the United States is $42.93, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $31.97 and $51.44 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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The most popular types of Watercraft Engineer jobs are:

Infographic showing various Contract Watercraft Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $89,286 per year, or $42.9 per hour.

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Job Description

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) is a Department of Defense entity responsible for research and development, test and evaluation, engineering, and Fleet support services for the Navy’s ships, submarines, military watercraft, and unmanned vehicles. This position supports NSWCPD Code 20.

Responsibilities
  • Cost analysis, estimating expected costs for the project.
  • Prepare and implement a budget based on estimates.
  • Conduct risk assessments, report identified risks to management; provide recommendations for mitigation of risk (including termination of the project if appropriate).
  • Promptly address performance related questions, concerns, and/or complaints throughout the project.
  • Developing and providing assessments associated with contractor team performance, including quality, cost control, schedule, management, and compliance to all contract requirement.
  • Act as a liaison between company, customers, and vendors.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, industry, contractual, and company regulations, standards, specifications, and best practices.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills and Experiences

Five (5) years of professional experience in program/project management to include financial management, risk management, scheduling, planning, and oversight task progress; three (3) years of experience in Department of Defense or U.S. Navy programs or operations.

Degree Requirements

Bachelor's level degree in any technical or managerial discipline.

A secret security clearance
  • Must be a U.S. citizen.
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