Navy Officer Subspecialty · Engineering
5600 Mechanical Engineering (General)
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Overview
Mechanical Engineering officers apply engineering principles to equipment, machinery, structures, thermal systems, and fluid systems. They oversee analysis, design, testing, maintenance, manufacturing support, and engineering improvements.
Core Skills
- mechanical system design
- computer aided design
- stress and thermal analysis
- fluid systems engineering
- materials selection
- manufacturing processes
- reliability engineering
- equipment testing
- engineering project management
Civilian Software & Tools
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Autodesk Revit
- Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Python
Civilian Career Paths
- Mechanical Engineering
- Facilities Management
- Project Management
- Construction Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Autodesk Certified Professional (ACP): AutoCAD for Design and Drafting
- Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate (CSWA)
Career Growth
- Professional Engineer (PE) License
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- SME Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE)
- Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE)
Also Common
- Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)
- Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
What the Work Involves
- Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, or computer-generated reports.
- Research, design, evaluate, install, operate, or maintain mechanical products, equipment, systems or processes to meet requirements.
- Specify system components or direct modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design, performance specifications, or environmental regulations.
- Confer with engineers or other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, or provide technical information.
- Investigate equipment failures or difficulties to diagnose faulty operation and recommend remedial actions.
Related Occupations
- Electrical Engineers
- Mechatronics Engineers
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
- Electrical and Electronic 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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