Navy Officer Subspecialty · Engineering
5104 Missiles
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Overview
Officers in the Missiles specialty apply engineering disciplines to naval missiles, launchers, guidance systems, propulsion, and associated combat system interfaces. They manage requirements, integration, testing and evaluation, reliability analysis, and lifecycle technical oversight.
Core Skills
- missile systems engineering
- guidance and control
- propulsion systems
- weapons integration
- flight test analysis
- reliability engineering
- requirements management
- hazard analysis
- configuration control
Civilian Software & Tools
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- C
- C++
- Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Python
Civilian Career Paths
- Mechanical Engineering
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam: Mechanical
- INCOSE Associate Systems Engineering Professional (ASEP)
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
- Certified Test and Evaluation Professional (CTEP)
Career Growth
- Professional Engineer (PE) License
- Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)
- Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
What the Work Involves
- Formulate mathematical models or other methods of computer analysis to develop, evaluate, or modify design, according to customer engineering requirements.
- Plan or conduct experimental, environmental, operational, or stress tests on models or prototypes of aircraft or aerospace systems or equipment.
- Plan or coordinate investigation and resolution of customers' reports of technical problems with aircraft or aerospace vehicles.
- Formulate conceptual design of aeronautical or aerospace products or systems to meet customer requirements or conform to environmental regulations.
- Write technical reports or other documentation, such as handbooks or bulletins, for use by engineering staff, management, or customers.
Related Occupations
- Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians
- Avionics Technicians
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent 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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