Navy
ENGINEERING
Subspecialty
Officer Subspecialty
5202
Reactors
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Description
This subspecialty centers on nuclear reactor operation, analysis, instrumentation, controls, maintenance, and safety. It applies reactor physics and plant engineering to ensure stable operation and safe response to abnormal conditions.
Core Skills
- reactor operations
- reactor physics
- thermal hydraulics
- reactor controls
- nuclear instrumentation
- radiation monitoring
- equipment qualification
- event investigation
- nuclear procedure compliance
Common Certifications
- Professional Engineer (PE) License
- Certified Nuclear Engineer (ASME)
- NRC Reactor Operator License
- Certified Health Physicist (CHP)
- Radiation Safety Officer Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Civilian Career Paths
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
- FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Radiation Safety Officer Certification
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
- FE Exam and Engineer Intern (EI) Certification
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
Career Growth
- Professional Engineer (PE) License
- Certified Nuclear Engineer (ASME)
- NRC Reactor Operator License
- Certified Health Physicist (CHP)
Similar Specialties
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.