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Specialties that pay

• Hydrodynamics

  Resistance, propulsion and seakeeping. Heavy computational fluid dynamics work, usually a master's degree.

• Structural analysis

  Finite element modeling of hulls under load, and the core of classification society work.

• Offshore and subsea

  Floating platforms, wind foundations and installation vessels. The best paid corner of the field.

• Submarines and naval combatants

  Defense work, a clearance, and long stable programs.