Navy Officer Subspecialty · Aviation

5401 Aeronautical Engineering: Avionics

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An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.

Overview

Aeronautical engineering avionics officers manage avionics integration, testing, troubleshooting, and technical compliance. They work with electronic systems that support aircraft navigation, communication, flight control, sensing, and mission operations.

Notes & Sources

  • NOOCS Part B (Edition 96, Jul 2026) lists subspecialty 5401 “Aeronautical Engineering · Avionics” in its officer subspecialty table; the row carries the code title with its subspecialty manager/curriculum references only.
  • The Navy source at code level contains no duty, training, or clearance prose: it identifies and indexes the subspecialty, so occupation-specific skills, career paths, and credential recommendations are not published here; a holder’s duties depend on their designator, billet, and qualification.
Evidence for this guidance (1 document)
  1. NAVPERS 15839I Vol I Part B · Subspecialty (SSP) Codes (NOOCS Edition 96, Jul 2026)

    [1] Part B subspecialty table, block 5401, cached text line 548

    Supports: Specialty definition

Source review recorded September 24, 2026.

Defense contractor jobs for 5401

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