Position

Shipbuilding Specialist
First Application Review Date
5 February 2026; open until filled
Posting
January 2026
Position Number
FY26/03

General Responsibilities

Contract Date: February 2026-February 2030

Please note, this is a non-benefitted, temporary/contract position

Shipbuilding Specialist/Expert: 

Massachusetts Maritime Academy (MMA), in partnership with Satakunta University of Applied Sciences (SAMK, Finland), has been awarded funding for a four-year initiative to create a future-ready, resilient shipbuilding workforce. This transatlantic collaboration—anchored by PMC Shipyard, Bollinger Shipyards, and vocational schools—will design and deliver an adaptive training pipeline that responds to the evolving needs of the maritime industry and provides on-ramps for veterans transitioning into civilian shipyard careers. 

The Shipbuilding Specialist/Expert is a member MMA’s core grant team consisting of a Project Director, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, and a Shipbuilding Expert who will partner with team members in Finland, Bolinger Shipyard and another United States academic institution similarly teaming with another foreign shipyard. 

Please note: This is a grant-funded position with no eligibility for severance pay. ILAB, the Federal awarding agency for this project, retains the authority to approve all key personnel changes throughout the life of the award as stated in 2 CFR 200.308(f). 

Qualifications and Requirements

  • Demonstrated experience with ship production or a shipyard, with a primary focus on construction and delivery.
  • Demonstrated experience working with academic institutions, training centers, worker organizations, policymakers, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Navy, and other stakeholders.
  • Understanding of U.S. shipbuilding issues related to workers’ skillsets and industrial challenges.
  • Strong analytical, communications, and research skills.
  • Fluency in English (written and spoken) required. Non-native speakers must provide evidence of fluency, including a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score or transcript showing completion of advanced English language coursework.

Salary

This is a 0.75 full-time equivalent position. $70,000-$90,000 annually based on education, qualifications, and experience.

How to Apply

Application documents required: Curriculum Vitae. Application materials may be attached and sent electronically to Joseph Riordan at jriordan@maritime.edu.