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)

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.