Navy Officer Subspecialty · Engineering
5300 Electrical/Electronic Systems Engineering
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Overview
Electrical and electronic systems engineering officers apply electrical and systems engineering methods to naval power, control, sensor, and communications equipment. They oversee design, integrate and test systems, troubleshoot equipment, and manage systems throughout their lifecycles.
Core Skills
- electrical system design
- electronic circuit analysis
- systems integration
- power distribution analysis
- control systems engineering
- test and measurement
- technical specification writing
- failure mode analysis
- engineering project management
Civilian Software & Tools
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Autodesk Revit
- C++
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Python
- The MathWorks MATLAB
Civilian Career Paths
- Electrical Engineering
- Telecommunications
- Radio Frequency Engineering
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam: Electrical and Computer
- INCOSE Associate Systems Engineering Professional (ASEP)
- IPC Certified Interconnect Designer (CID)
- ASQ Calibration Technician
Career Growth
- Professional Engineer (PE) License
- Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)
- iNARTE EMC Engineer
- Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
What the Work Involves
- Design, implement, maintain, or improve electrical instruments, equipment, facilities, components, products, or systems for commercial, industrial, or domestic purposes.
- Oversee project production efforts to assure projects are completed on time and within budget.
- Direct or coordinate manufacturing, construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation, or testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, or customer requirements.
- Perform detailed calculations to compute and establish manufacturing, construction, or installation standards or specifications.
- Operate computer-assisted engineering or design software or equipment to perform engineering tasks.
Related Occupations
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
- Mechanical Engineers
- Microsystems Engineers
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Similar Specialties
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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