ABOUT
The United States Navy is a massive fleet of attack and defense vessels and systems, all working in tandem to carry out the Navy’s most critical missions. As an Engineering Duty Officer, your job is to keep the fleet moving forward. The Navy will rely on your sharp skills in math, science and business management to design, develop and deploy the world’s fiercest ships and smartest integrated warfare systems. You could lead everything from the design, repair and overhaul of aircraft carriers to diving and salvage missions deep in the sea. Roll up your sleeves, Sailor, because it’s time to put the stealth in submarines and the muscle into the modern combat fleet.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Engineering Duty Officers ensure that U.S. Naval and Joint Forces operate and fight with the most capable vessels, systems and equipment possible. Your math, science and business management skills will be vital to constantly improving the Navy’s warfighting capabilities and maintaining a robust cybersecurity network. Job responsibilities could include:
- Conducting research on high-priority operational needs
- Leading the design of new ships and their systems while supervising the integration of weapons and electronic systems into these ships
- Engineering, developing and providing support to complex and integrated space and weapon systems
- Managing the construction, delivery, maintenance, conversion and overhaul of the Navy’s fleet
- Planning, executing and providing technical direction to fleet salvage and diving operations, deep ocean search and recovery and major underwater ship, submarine and aircraft carrier repairs
- Overseeing the design, testing, acquisition and certification of salvage, towing, pollution mitigation and diving life support systems
- Conducting diving and salvage operations including search and recovery, submarine rescue, underwater ship repair and experimental diving research
PAY AND BENEFITS
From the day you start, you’ll receive:
- Competitive salary
- Free health insurance
- Free housing
- A retirement plan
- 30 days paid vacation per year
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
A four-year degree from an accredited U.S. college or university is required to become an Engineering Duty Officer.
Additional requirements specific to diving and salvage Officer candidates include:
- Meet medical standards as specified in the NAVMED P-117
- Pass a hyperbaric pressure tolerance test
- Pass a Diver Physical Screening Test (DPST)
- Be screened by the U.S. Navy Supervisor of Salvage and Diving
- 24 months obligated concurrent service upon completion of dive training
- General qualifications may vary depending upon whether you’re currently serving, whether you’ve served before or whether you’ve never served before.
PART-TIME OPPORTUNITIES
Serving part-time in the Navy Reserve, your duties will be carried out during your scheduled drilling and training periods. During monthly drilling, Engineering Duty Officers in the Navy Reserve typically work at a location close to their homes. This gives you the flexibility to expand your profession in the Navy without compromising your civilian career at home.
For annual training, Engineering Duty Officers may serve anywhere in the world, whether at sea or on shore stations at home and abroad.
