Navy Officer Subspecialty · Engineering
5103 Acoustics
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Overview
An Acoustics officer works with sound, vibration, and acoustic signatures in naval platforms and maritime environments. The officer may conduct underwater acoustic measurement, signal analysis, modeling, testing, and noise reduction design.
Core Skills
- acoustic measurement
- vibration analysis
- underwater acoustics
- noise source identification
- signal processing
- acoustic modeling
- sensor calibration
- data analysis
- noise control engineering
Civilian Career Paths
- Electrical Engineering
- Radio Frequency Engineering
- Signals Intelligence
- Unmanned Systems
Training & Development
Getting Started
- MathWorks Certified MATLAB Associate
- Certified LabVIEW Associate Developer (CLAD)
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
Career Growth
- Professional Engineer (PE) License
- Institute of Noise Control Engineering Board Certification
- Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Also Common
- Certified LabVIEW Developer (CLD)
- NCEES Engineering Intern (EI) Certification
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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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