Shipbuilding Innovation Lead – Industry & Academia

Massachusetts Maritime Academy; Buzzards Bay (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Maritime Academy in Buzzards Bay, MA is seeking a Shipbuilding Expert to support the NEXTSEAS initiative. You will partner with MMA leaders, Bollinger Shipyards, and international academic partners to strengthen workforce development in U.S. shipbuilding.

The role emphasizes collaboration with federal and educational stakeholders, rigorous analysis, and clear communication to advance training, evaluation, and delivery of shipbuilding projects across the Americas.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with ship production or a shipyard.
• 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 and communications skills.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) required; TOEFL score or equivalent documentation may be requested.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on ship production and delivery in complex programs.
• Collaborate with MMA, international partners, and industry stakeholders to support the NEXTSEAS initiative.
• Support grant management, reporting, and coordination across teams and partners.

Skills

Ship production

Academic partnerships

Industrial challenges

Analytical skills

English fluency

Job description

Massachusetts Maritime Academy in Buzzards Bay, MA is seeking a Shipbuilding Expert to support the NEXTSEAS initiative. You will partner with MMA leaders, Bollinger Shipyards, and international academic partners to strengthen workforce development in U.S. shipbuilding.

The role emphasizes collaboration with federal and educational stakeholders, rigorous analysis, and clear communication to advance training, evaluation, and delivery of shipbuilding projects across the Americas.