Army MOS · Engineering
51S Research and Engineering
Overview
Research and engineering officers plan, organize, monitor, manage, oversee, and perform activities involving the design, development, fabrication, installation, or analysis of systems and components. They manage materiel research and development, evaluate competing technologies, and develop technical specifications for systems and services that meet Army requirements.
Core Skills
- Systems engineering and architecture
- Requirements analysis and management
- Research and development management
- Systems lifecycle management
- Technical project and program management
- Risk management and trade-off analysis
- Test and evaluation planning
- Configuration management oversight
- Technical writing and documentation
- Acquisition and procurement support
Civilian Software & Tools
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Amazon DynamoDB
- Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud EC2
- Amazon Redshift
- Amazon Web Services AWS software
Civilian Career Paths
- Project Management
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- IT Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Building Plans Examiner: B3 · Funded
- Certified Analytics Professional: Expert (CAP-X) · Funded
- Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)
- Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) · Funded
- Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) · Funded
Career Growth
- High-Performance Building Design Professional (HBDP)
- LEED AP Building Design + Construction (LEED AP BD+C)
- Building Commissioning Professional (BCxP) · Funded
- Building Energy Assessment Professional (BEAP)
- Certified Artificial Intelligence Practitioner (CAIP)
What the Work Involves
- Manage the coordination and overall integration of technical activities in architecture or engineering projects.
- Direct, review, or approve project design changes.
- Consult or negotiate with clients to prepare project specifications.
- Prepare budgets, bids, or contracts.
- Present and explain proposals, reports, or findings to clients.
Related Occupations
- Project Management Specialists
- Industrial Engineers
- Logistics Engineers
- Electrical Engineers
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: graduate-level education or extensive experience.
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Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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