Navy Officer Subspecialty · Engineering
5701 Combat Systems: Sensors
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Overview
Combat Systems Sensors officers focus on systems that detect, identify, track, and characterize objects. They provide technical leadership for radar, imaging, infrared, and related sensing equipment.
Core Skills
- sensor system integration
- radar systems analysis
- electro optical systems
- infrared sensor operations
- target detection and tracking
- systems engineering
- test and evaluation
- tactical data analysis
- technical team leadership
Civilian Software & Tools
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- C
- C++
- Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Python
Civilian Career Paths
- Electrical Engineering
- Radio Frequency Engineering
- Intelligence Analysis
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Security+
- National Instruments Certified LabVIEW Associate Developer (CLAD)
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
Career Growth
- Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Measurement & Verification Professional
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.
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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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