Navy Officer Subspecialty · Engineering
5101 Naval Architecture
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Overview
Naval Architecture officers apply their specialty to the design, analysis, construction, and modernization of ships and submarines. They work with 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
Civilian Software & Tools
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Adobe Acrobat
- Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Outlook
Civilian Career Paths
- Mechanical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Construction Management
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Autodesk Certified Professional (ACP): AutoCAD for Design and Drafting
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Career Growth
- Professional Engineer (PE) License
- Certified Marina Professional (CMP)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)
Also Common
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
What the Work Involves
- Perform monitoring activities to ensure that ships comply with international regulations and standards for life-saving equipment and pollution preventatives.
- Design complete hull and superstructure according to specifications and test data, in conformity with standards of safety, efficiency, and economy.
- Conduct analyses of ships, such as stability, structural, weight, and vibration analyses.
- Study design proposals and specifications to establish basic characteristics of craft, such as size, weight, speed, propulsion, displacement, and draft.
- Maintain contact with, and formulate reports for, contractors and clients to ensure completion of work at minimum cost.
Related Occupations
- Ship Engineers
- Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians
- Aerospace Engineers
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: graduate-level education or extensive experience.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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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