Navy
ENGINEERING
Subspecialty
Officer Subspecialty
5000
Engineering and Technology (General)
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Description
This subspecialty covers broad engineering and technology work supporting naval missions, platforms, and facilities. It may include systems analysis, design oversight, research, testing, acquisition, and technical management.
Core Skills
- engineering analysis
- technical project management
- systems engineering
- requirements development
- technical data review
- risk management
- test and evaluation
- configuration management
- technical team leadership
Common Certifications
- Professional Engineer (PE) License
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
Civilian Career Paths
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
- CIVIL ENGINEERING
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Training & Development
Getting Started
- FE Exam and Engineer Intern (EI) Certification
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
Career Growth
- Professional Engineer (PE) License
- Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Program Management Professional (PgMP)
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Data sourced from official Navy publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.