Career Paths in Maritime Research and Technology | Technology & Development
What other career options are available within and beyond the academia?
The following selection of typical career fields provides an overview of other options and may serve as inspiration.
| Career field | Typical workplaces | Qualifications |
| Remote Sensing & Marine Earth Observation | Research centres, space agencies, environmental agencies | PhD recommended, GIS, satellite data analysis, modelling |
| Research and Development Engineer (R&D) | Maritime companies, research organisations, aerospace companies, energy and environmental technology companies, biotechnology companies, construction and infrastructure companies | Programming skills, teaching experience where relevant, product development, market analysis, project management, entrepreneurial mindset |
| Hydrography | Surveying companies, waterway authorities, offshore companies | Hydrographic surveying, GIS, echo sounding, GNSS, data processing |
| Marine Sensor Technology | Measurement technology companies, research organisations | Electronics, sensor development, signal processing, programming |
| Maritime Robotics | Underwater technology companies, research organisations, offshore industry | Robotics, embedded systems, sensor technology, ROS, programming, electronics |
| Offshore Engineering | Offshore wind energy companies, oil and gas companies, engineering consultancies | Engineering design, structural analysis, materials science, standards and regulations, offshore experience |
| Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering | Shipyards, classification societies, engineering consultancies, shipping companies | CAD, engineering design, hydrodynamics, finite element analysis (FEA), shipbuilding standards |
Do I need a PhD to work in this field?
Most positions in industry are open to candidates with a Master’s degree. A PhD can be an advantage for roles that focus on research, innovation management or strategic development.