Roles

A player or NPC can have one of many different roles in the game, which are categorised below.

Engineering
Engineering personnel are there to keep ships running smoothly and maintain all systems, from patching up hull breaches to keeping the coffee machine working.
 * Chief of Engineering
 * Systems Manager
 * Maintenance Officer
 * Damage Control
 * Mechanic

Resources
Resources personnel have the job of keeping the ship well-stocked and in order, whether it be transported cargo, food, construction materials or fuel. Resources also have the duty of managing the crew on board the ship.
 * Chief of Resources
 * Cargo Technician
 * Supply Manager
 * Personnel Manager

Security
Security teams can be involved in repelling hostiles on board a ship, manning weapons systems and targeting enemy vessels, or taking trips down onto an unknown planet's surface. They are also in charge of detaining people in the brig, whether they are captured enemies or regular ship officers who have been caught stealing from the vending machines.
 * Chief of Security
 * Security Officer
 * Gunner
 * Excursion Officer
 * Fighter Pilot

Science
Science personnel are in charge of medical operations, as well as analysing new discoveries and information. Science officers also relay tactical information and manage the ship's sensors and navigation.
 * Chief of Science
 * Communications Officer
 * Medic
 * Navigator
 * Xenologist

Miscellaneous
Below are any roles not covered by standard ship jobs or professions.
 * Captain
 * Passenger