Navy
ENGINEERING
Subspecialty
Officer Subspecialty
5101
Naval Architecture
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Description
This subspecialty applies naval architecture to the design, analysis, construction, and modernization of ships and submarines. It combines marine hydrodynamics, vessel stability, structural design, and ship systems integration.
Core Skills
- ship design
- hull form analysis
- stability calculation
- structural analysis
- marine systems integration
- computer aided design
- hydrodynamics
- ship construction oversight
- marine regulatory compliance
Common Certifications
- Professional Engineer (PE) License
- Certified Marine Professional (CMP)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Autodesk Certified Professional: AutoCAD for Design and Drafting
- Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Civilian Career Paths
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
- CIVIL ENGINEERING
- CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Training & Development
Getting Started
- FE Exam and Engineer Intern (EI) Certification
- Autodesk Certified Professional: AutoCAD for Design and Drafting
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Career Growth
- Professional Engineer (PE) License
- Certified Marine Professional (CMP)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)
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.