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Sr. UEM Ocean Engineer

Ijamsville, MD · On-site

$105K - $144K/yr

Bachelor's Degree in Ocean Engineering or in a relevant Engineering discipline * (10 +) years of ... Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract ...

Pae

Sr. UEM Ocean Engineer

Ijamsville, MD

$105K - $144K/yr

Bachelor's Degree in Ocean Engineering or in a relevant Engineering discipline * (10 +) years of ... Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract ...

Pae

Sr. UEM Ocean Engineer

Bethesda, MD

$111K - $153K/yr

Bachelor's Degree in Ocean Engineering or in a relevant Engineering discipline * (10 +) years of ... Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract ...

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What is an ocean engineering faculty position?

Ocean Engineering Faculty Positions are academic roles at universities or colleges focused on teaching, research, and service in the field of ocean engineering. Faculty members in these positions educate students about the design, development, and maintenance of systems and structures used in the ocean environment, such as ships, offshore platforms, and underwater vehicles. They also conduct research to advance knowledge in areas like coastal engineering, marine renewable energy, and oceanographic instrumentation. Additionally, faculty frequently collaborate with industry and government agencies to solve real-world engineering challenges related to the oceans.

What are the typical responsibilities and expectations for an ocean engineering faculty member regarding research and student mentorship?

Ocean Engineering faculty members are generally expected to balance teaching, research, and service responsibilities. This includes developing and delivering undergraduate and graduate courses, securing research funding, publishing scholarly work, and supervising student research projects or theses. Faculty also mentor students, often guiding them through research initiatives and career development. Collaboration with colleagues, industry partners, and government agencies is common, as interdisciplinary teamwork is essential for advancing ocean engineering solutions and education.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an ocean engineering faculty member, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Ocean Engineering Faculty Member, you need an advanced degree (typically a Ph.D.) in ocean engineering or a related field, a strong research background, and teaching experience. Familiarity with technical tools such as computational modeling software (e.g., MATLAB, ANSYS), laboratory equipment, and grant-writing systems is important. Excellent communication, mentorship, and collaboration skills help in engaging students, guiding research teams, and working with other faculty. These skills and qualifications are critical for advancing research, delivering high-quality education, and contributing to the academic and scientific community.

What is the difference between Ocean Engineering Faculty Position vs Ocean Engineering Research Scientist?

AspectOcean Engineering Faculty PositionOcean Engineering Research Scientist
Required CredentialsDoctorate in Ocean Engineering or related field, academic credentialsDoctorate in Ocean Engineering or related field, research experience
Work EnvironmentUniversity classrooms, laboratories, research vessels, academic settingsResearch labs, field sites, government or private research institutions
Employer & Industry UsageUniversities, academic institutions, educational settingsResearch organizations, government agencies, private industry
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding academic roles, teaching responsibilities, research focusResearch activities, project focus, industry applications

The main difference between an Ocean Engineering Faculty Position and an Ocean Engineering Research Scientist lies in their primary roles. Faculty positions focus on teaching, academic research, and university service, while research scientists concentrate on conducting specialized research within organizations or agencies. Both roles require a doctorate and involve research, but their work environments and responsibilities differ significantly.

What are popular job titles related to Ocean Engineering Faculty Position jobs?

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Infographic showing various Ocean Engineering Faculty Position job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution.

Project Engineer, Ocean Systems

Chelmsford, MA • On-site

Triton Systems, Inc.
51 - 200 employees
Learn more about Triton Systems, Inc.external

$90K - $120K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 5 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Lead a project team and provide technical direction to R&D efforts.

  • Design, build, and test mechanical systems for the ocean environment, including integration of electrical and software systems.

  • Develop and communicate technical project progress or proposed work through written and oral reports.

Job description

Project Engineer, Ocean SystemsCompany SummaryTriton Systems, Inc combines 30+ years of experience with exciting growth and innovation opportunities within the product development and R&D space. We support Government and commercial markets by delivering advanced solutions across applications in defense, security, aerospace, energy, environmental sustainability, and human health. Where we see a larger opportunity, we create new companies to scale these solutions into businesses. Our teams thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where we tackle complex challenges, meet our customers' toughest requirements, and deliver high-impact results-on time, on budget and having fun while doing it.Triton's Ocean Systems is a fast-paced, interdisciplinary engineering team focused on bringing ideas from our heads to the ocean. We work on a wide variety of projects and our breadth provides opportunities to form and lead project teams that tackle the Navy's most pressing problems and priorities. We are developing uncrewed systems (unmanned underwater vehicles, surface craft, launch and recovery systems), marine systems (submarine/shipboard equipment, diver equipment), and ocean sensing systems (including sensors and signal processing). Position Summary Triton is developing exciting new products for the subsea and ocean environment. We are seeking a Project Engineer interested in hands on engineering to lead one or more of our innovative development teams. Triton's diverse set of projects will give you experience across the ocean engineering spectrum and allow you to shine in a fast-paced environment. Triton is developing subsea systems, submarine systems, unmanned undersea vehicles (UUVs), sonobuoy, towed array, and offshore renewable energy.ResponsibilitiesLead a project team and provide technical direction to R&D efforts. Bring concepts from idea to prototype and take them to the field. Serve both as an individual contributor and project lead.Take ownership of project success and maintain customer relationshipsDevelop technology development roadmaps and transition plans for projectsRecognize and creatively solve complex problemsIdentify and manage project schedules and risksDesign, build, and test mechanical systems for the ocean environment. Integrate electrical and software systems.Hands on assembly and repair of machines and prototypesRapidly develop high-quality CAD in SolidWorks for fabrication and manufacturing from concept-level sketches and CADPerform experiments in an independent & inventive mannerDevelop and communicate (in written form and orally) a compelling narrative for technical project progress or proposed work.Desired QualificationsDepartment of Defense and/or US Navy R&D engineering or project leadership experienceExperience with subsea industry, missions, and related technologiesExperience building and fielding ocean technologies.Experience designing systems for submarines, or other subsea applicationsExperience with marine robotic systems design and prototypingExperience with structural engineering and analysisExperience conducting in-water or at-sea testingCompetency using CAD and basic machine shop equipmentExperience with COMSOL, MATLAB, LabVIEW, SolidWorks, Altium, etc.Experience in Failure Mode and Effects AnalysisExperience writing technical proposalsEducation/ExperienceB.S. in Electrical, Mechanical, or Ocean Engineering or related engineering field required. Advanced degree is a significant plus.5+ years R&D experience Base salary range is dependent on experience and qualifications Due to the nature of our business and information associated with this position, interested candidates must be US Citizens. Triton Systems' Headquarters is located in Chelmsford, Massachusetts.Come join our success and grow with the strength of these fascinating new technologies. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Recruiters, we do not require any assistance for this opening. Please NO phone calls or emails.Triton Systems is a U. S. Government contractor, therefore we are required to gather applicant information for Government reporting purposes. To apply for this position please go to our website's Careers section at www.tritonsystems.com and follow the Clicking Here link to our applicant tracking database to complete the application process. This will ensure efficient processing of your application.
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